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Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory chief: “I was told being a woman would hold me back”

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the manufacturing leader behind millions of Jammie

Is AI vision worth the hype?

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Nestlé under Navratil: The fight to stay ahead

Nestlé’s future industry position – summary Navratil stabilises Nestlé after disruptive leadership

Why Unilever’s $40bn food merger is raising red flags

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Barry Callebaut’s strategic reset under Hein Schumacher

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What Will Chocolate Look Like in 2035?

The chocolate industry of the future may look very different from the

The Future of Chocolate Depends on the Next Generation of Cocoa Farmers

Many cocoa-producing regions face challenges related to aging farms, low farmer incomes,

Can Technology Make Cocoa Supply Chains More Transparent?

New technologies are being used to improve traceability throughout the cocoa supply

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Pladis is betting on functional NPD and here’s why

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Nestlé and Ghirardelli reboot cookie dough

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The Era of Textured Chocolate Has Arrived

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British EUDR? UK government to introduce anti-deforestation rules

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Pladis is betting on functional NPD and here’s why

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C-suite leaders sound alarm on food and beverage’s biggest risks

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Nestlé to shut chocolate factory as seasonal demand drops

Nestlé Hungary factory closure – overview Nestlé will close its Diósgyőr factory in Hungary by 2026 Falling seasonal confectionery demand drove factory closure decision The site contributes under 3% of Nestlé Hungary revenue Nestlé seeks a buyer to continue confectionery production operations The closure reflects

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Cocoa prices climb following market collapse

Cocoa price volatility – summary Cocoa prices rebounded sharply as oversold market

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‘More is more’ spells the end for low and no

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Beyond the candy bar: Is confectionery redefining frozen novelties?

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Chewy, gooey, crunchy or creamy: do consumers value texture?

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Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth

Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health

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Cocoa prices climb following market collapse

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