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Mondelēz bets on familiar favourites to drive growth

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CBE and specialty fats and oils emerge as the sustainable choice for chocolate and confectionery

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Hershey appoints new international president as CPG sets industry standard

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Barry Callebaut moves beyond chocolate to drive growth

Barry Callebaut moves beyond chocolate to drive growth

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Nestlé signs biggest-ever global brand deal with NBA

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Rip Van appoints former Hershey president to power next phase of growth

Rip Van appoints former Hershey president to power next phase of growth

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Ferrero targets protein-led growth beyond chocolate

Ferrero targets protein-led growth beyond chocolate

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Mars gives Skittles a crystal crunch as texture trend accelerates

Mars gives Skittles a crystal crunch as texture trend accelerates

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