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Archives for May 19, 2026

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Confectionery’s biggest new innovations for 2026 announced

Confectionery’s biggest new innovations for 2026 announced

19-May-2026
By Donna Eastlake

Ferrero and Hershey among winners of the 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards

Sweeteners back in the spotlight as scientists probe liver disease risks

Sweeteners back in the spotlight as scientists probe liver disease risks

19-May-2026
By Donna Eastlake

Once hailed as a reformulation fix, sweeteners are now facing growing scientific scrutiny

Not Just a Flavour Strategy: How KitKat Embedded Itself in Japanese Culture

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Not Just a Flavour Strategy: How KitKat Embedded Itself in Japanese Culture

19-May-2026
By Pearly Neo

From ‘Japanisation’ to deep cultural alignment, Nestlé KitKat is one of the few foreign brands to have thoroughly cracked Japan’s competitive chocolate market

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Mars taps reality TV for experiential M&M’s push

The new candy aisle: Where wellness meets whimsy

Barry Callebaut bets on cocoa-free chocolate

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ADM Specialty Syrups for Reformulation

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Floral-inspired confections with natural colors

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