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      <title><![CDATA[Döhler commits to cocoa‑free future with Nukoko acquisition]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Döhler’s acquisition of Nukoko signals a shift for confectionery as cocoa-free chocolate moves from niche to scalable solution amid supply and cost pressures.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lindt hits 100% cocoa milestone amid Big Confectionery sustainability drive]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lindt & Sprüngli reaches 100% Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa as Big Confectionery accelerates sustainability, farmer income and long-term supply resilience.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mars goes all in on renewables as emissions fall and growth climbs]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mars hits 100% renewable electricity across US operations, cutting emissions while growing the business and scaling clean energy and regenerative agriculture.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 2026 State of Snacking report explores why consumers increasingly discover food visually, value texture and make purchasing decisions driven by comfort, reward and connection.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health trends as Oishi Manufacturing streamlines operations for growth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelēz appoints new EVP and CFO in leadership reshuffle]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mondelēz appoints Amit Banati as CFO, signalling continuity and a focus on disciplined growth as competition in global snacking intensifies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mars appoints Kemal Cetin as CDIO to drive digital transformation, accelerate growth and strengthen its global snacking strategy amid Kellanova integration.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé USA eliminates artificial colors as part of broader reformulation overhaul]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé USA has completed its 2026 goal of removing artificial colors defined by Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) from its US food and beverage portfolio as part of the company’s broader reformulation and transparency initiatives.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chewy, gooey, crunchy or creamy: do consumers value texture?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Brands, especially in confectionery, are increasingly prioritising texture. But do consumers value it? Consumers look for certain textures, including creamy, chewy and crunchy, in indulgent products. In chocolate specifically, nearly as many are attracted to products by texture as by flavour. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Protein ice cream, EPG and the future of food: Why David’s Peter Rahal is betting on tech over branding]]></title>
      <link>https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2026/06/11/davids-peter-rahal-on-protein-ice-cream-epg-and-why-food-tech-beats-branding/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[David’s protein ice cream sold out in 28 minutes, but Peter Rahal says the real story is food technology. The David founder discusses EPG, category expansion, and the future of functional food.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[High-protein frozen desserts are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments within functional food.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé and Ghirardelli reboot cookie dough]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/10/how-baking-brands-are-upgrading-their-cookie-dough-lineups/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Deniz Ataman]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[From remix-style flavor innovation to elevated ingredient quality, brands are taking different approaches to modernizing a category defined by nostalgia, indulgence and ease.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Nestlé Toll House reimagines its classic chocolate chip cookie dough with bold, trend-driven flavors while balancing nostalgia and convenience.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by Ingredion]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/06/08/ingredion-buys-tate-lyle/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Augustus Bambridge-Sutton]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[After months of speculation, US ingredients giant Ingredion has bought UK company Tate & Lyle. Combined, the two ingredients companies may take up a substantial chunk - roughly 15% - of the world's alternative sweeteners market.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How sustainability is becoming ice cream’s next growth ingredient]]></title>
      <link>https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2026/06/05/how-sustainability-is-underpinning-premium-growth-at-froneri/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Teodora Lyubomirova]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Froneri is leveraging sustainability across sourcing, product innovation and branding to support premium indulgence and snacking trends — and drive growth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Froneri is building Nuii's brand around sustainability-led 'ethical indulgence'.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelēz ignites airport buzz with Milka x Monopoly campaign]]></title>
      <link>https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/06/04/mondelez-launches-milka-x-monopoly-campaign-to-boost-confectionery-growth/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mondelēz World Travel Retail launches limited-edition Milka x Monopoly campaign across Europe and Latin America airports, combining experiential marketing with collectable rewards to drive travel retail growth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Mondelez International</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick megamerger]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/06/04/unilever-ceo-defends-40bn-mccormick-megamerger-amid-backlash/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick merger amid investor backlash and internal dissent, as doubts grow over the impact of separating its Foods division.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hershey’s next move: Rebuilding trust after cocoa cuts controversy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hershey faces backlash after quietly reformulating products amid soaring cocoa costs, sparking viral criticism from Reese heir Brad Reese and raising concerns over quality, transparency and brand trust.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mondelēz International R&D VP Ian Noble: Food must innovate or decline]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/06/04/mondelez-international-rd-vp-ian-noble-on-sustainability-cocoa-and-food-innovation/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Augustus Bambridge-Sutton]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Ian Noble, VP for R&D for Mondelēz International, oversees innovation for the snacking giant, leading on research and analytical sciences, cocoa technologies, and start-up accelerators like CoLab. In a wide ranging interview, we discuss Mondelēz's sustainability agenda, the future of cocoa, and Noble's own love of understanding 'how things work'. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Mondelez International</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mars vs Hershey: Snickers takes cheeky swipe at Reese’s]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Mars takes aim at rival Hershey with a playful new Snickers Peanut Butter Reese's campaign, highlighting “real” peanut butter and escalating confectionery competition.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift]]></title>
      <link>https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/06/03/nestle-targets-rig-led-growth-in-bold-strategy-shift/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Eastlake]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Nestlé is shifting back to volume‑led growth, doubling down on coffee, confectionery and emerging markets as it sharpens focus and streamlines its portfolio.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:59:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Nestle</category>
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      <title><![CDATA[Top tips to avoid trade mark infringement at the 2026 World Cup]]></title>
      <link>https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2026/06/03/world-cup-marketing-strategies-and-trade-mark-infringement/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Arthur]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover how to avoid legal woes with top advice on trade marks for the World Cup]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Big brands</category>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Trade mark infringement represents a serious - and costly - red card for food and beverage brands]]></media:description>
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