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Mars vs Hershey: Snickers takes cheeky swipe at Reese’s

Mars vs Hershey: Snickers takes cheeky swipe at Reese’s

03-Jun-2026By Donna Eastlake

Barry Callebaut sharpens strategy amid cocoa volatility

Barry Callebaut sharpens strategy amid cocoa volatility

02-Jun-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars doubles down on premiumisation to drive growth

Mars doubles down on premiumisation to drive growth

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Is hojicha the next flavour megatrend?

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Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift

Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift

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Which brands could Nestlé axe next?

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Hershey appoints new CSCO in C-suite reset

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