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Nestlé shifts strategy from scale to execution

Nestlé shifts strategy from scale to execution

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Finding the sweet spot: Confectionery in EU balances tradition and innovation

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Cloetta launches multisensory treats as texture trend grows

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The sweet spot: 100% indulgence with cost-effective, natural confectionery ingredients

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Mondelēz ramps up investment to drive global growth

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Ferrara taps nostalgia and convenience trends with pocket-sized launch

Ferrara taps nostalgia and convenience trends with pocket-sized launch

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From fun to function: Hershey’s adopts innovation strategy to drive year-round engagement

From fun to function: Hershey’s adopts innovation strategy to drive year-round engagement

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Ferrero bets on Wonka to boost autumn sales

Ferrero bets on Wonka to boost autumn sales

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What Mars’ latest food-tech cohort says about the future of food

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From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape

From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape

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The future will be fun-sized: Why small indulgence beats shrinkflation for consumers

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McVitie’s, Snickers, Cadbury and Cheez-It turn snacks into something bigger

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Big Food’s colour promises are colliding with supply chain reality

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Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious

Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious

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Is traditional snack advertising becoming obsolete?

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Is the snack market slowing? How changing habits are reshaping the industry

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