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Archives for August 21, 2018

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Ditch those big candies: Little Secrets challenges M&M’s and KitKat with natural alternatives

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Ditch those big candies: Little Secrets challenges M&M’s and KitKat with natural alternatives

21-Aug-2018
By Douglas Yu

Chris Mears, who founded Little Secrets in Colorado, had never spent too much time at a big company throughout his over-a-decade-long career in the food industry.

Hershey CFO Patricia Little to retire amid pressure from confectionery market

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Hershey CFO Patricia Little to retire amid pressure from confectionery market

21-Aug-2018
By Douglas Yu

Hershey’s chief financial officer Patricia Little has decided to retire in the spring of 2019 after working for the chocolate maker for nearly four years.

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Biscuits, cookies & crackers: What’s trending now and into 2026

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Sweet Spectrum: Top Confectionery Trends of 2025

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Top Trends in EU Confectionery: From Reformulation to Innovation

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

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Making a meaningful impact through ethical and sustainable cocoa production

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