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Confectionery’s biggest new innovations for 2026 announced

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What if chocolate’s flavour was never really about cocoa?

What if chocolate’s flavour was never really about cocoa?

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Confectionery’s biggest new innovations for 2026 announced

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Mars signals new era for confectionery with bold launches and digital focus

Mars signals new era for confectionery with bold launches and digital focus

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Taste and texture: Confectionery’s biggest power players

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Hershey’s profit surge masks deeper struggles

Hershey’s profit surge masks deeper struggles

26-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Wonka returns as Ferrero taps into experiential marketing boom

Wonka returns as Ferrero taps into experiential marketing boom

20-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

What’s hot in confectionery? Ferrero on Wonka, Nerds, Ring Pops and more…

What’s hot in confectionery? Ferrero on Wonka, Nerds, Ring Pops and more…

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Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment

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