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FoodNavigator.com is a daily news service that provides news stories and data of value to decision-makers in food and beverage development in Europe.

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#Mondelēz turns airport shopping into an experience 🎲🍫 Milka x Monopoly campaign brings together play and indulgence, with gamified in-store activations and collectable rewards designed to drive engagement and boost sales. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Mondelēz ignites airport buzz with Milka x Monopoly campaign

Mondelēz World Travel Retail launches limited-edition Milka x Monopoly campaign across Europe and Latin America airports, combining experiential marketing with collectable rewards to drive travel...

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#Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez defends $40bn #McCormick megamerger as backlash continues Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick megamerger

Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick merger amid investor backlash and internal dissent, as doubts grow over the impact of separating its Foods division.

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#Mars vs #Hershey is heating up 🍫 Snickers’ takes aim at Reese’s with cheeky new ad campaign. Read the full story👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

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

Mars takes aim at rival Hershey with a playful new Snickers Peanut Butter Reese's campaign, highlighting “real” peanut butter and escalating confectionery competition.

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#Nestlé targets RIG-led growth in bold strategy shift After years of price hikes, the world's biggest CPG is shifting to RIG-led growth, in a major strategy reset. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift

Nestlé is shifting back to volume‑led growth, doubling down on coffee, confectionery and emerging markets as it sharpens focus and streamlines its portfolio.

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Barry Callebaut sharpens strategy with launch of Focus for Growth. Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Barry Callebaut sharpens strategy amid cocoa volatility

Barry Callebaut unveils its Focus for Growth strategy, sharpening priorities to navigate cocoa volatility, drive higher‑value growth and strengthen long‑term profitability.

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#Mars is going all-in on #premiumisation 🍫🍬 From Snickers upgrades to the Hotel Chocolat deal, it’s chasing higher-value growth as consumers choose quality over quantity. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Mars doubles down on premiumisation to drive growth

Mars accelerates premium confectionery strategy through Hotel Chocolat acquisition, innovation, and global demand growth, signalling intensified competition in higher-value chocolate segments.

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New footage intensifies scrutiny of #Nestlé Waters, as multinational faces accusations of illegal plastic dumping. Read more 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Nestlé Waters crisis deepens as new footage exposes scale of alleged plastic dumping

Nestlé Waters faces trial in France over alleged large-scale plastic dumping and contamination, raising concerns over environmental damage, water safety, and the future sale of its bottled water...

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BREAKING: #Hershey appoints new CSCO in C-suite reset Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Hershey appoints new CSCO in C-suite reset

Hershey appoints new chief supply chain officer, Mitchell Arends. The new CSCO will take on the role on 22 June 2026.

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Is #hojicha the new #matcha? 🍵 Roasted #Japanese tea is gaining ground in food & drink, from #confectionery to RTDs. Read more👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Is hojicha the next flavour megatrend?

Is hojicha the new matcha? Explore its flavour profile, applications, growing popularity and what its rise means for the food and drink industry.

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#Confectionery goes experiential 🍫 #Mars, #Nestlé and #Ferrero are ramping up interactive, entertainment-led marketing, as brands rethink how they connect with consumers. Read more 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

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

Confectionery brands are shifting from traditional ads to immersive experiences, as partnerships with entertainment and culture reshape how sweets connect with consumers.

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#Danone’s planned €1bn takeover of #Huel has drawn scrutiny from the UK’s competition watchdog, as regulators take a closer look at Big Food’s push into functional nutrition. Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Danone’s €1bn Huel bid sparks competition scrutiny

Danone’s €1bn Huel deal faces CMA review, signalling tighter scrutiny on food megadeals and raising questions over competition, growth and industry impact.

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#Unilever’s $40bn #McCormick deal is facing increasing backlash. So, will the megamerger go ahead? Read more 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds

Unilever’s proposed $40bn Foods merger with McCormick faces investor, analyst and employee scepticism, raising questions over valuation, strategy and industry consolidation.

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Join the ConfectioneryNews Taste & Texture broadcast on 17 June 2026 We’ll explore the trends, innovations and challenges shaping the future of #confectionery, with experts from Mondelēz International, Ferrero Group, Mintel and NotCo AI. Register free👇 confectionerynews.com/Events…
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#Hershey’s profits surge mask deeper struggles Volume declines and cost pressures are raising questions about how sustainable a recovery really is. Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Hershey’s profit surge masks deeper struggles

Hershey’s 93% Q1 profit surge signals early recovery, but growth remains price-led with declining volumes, while margin gains depend on cocoa costs and a shift towards disciplined pricing, innovation...

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BREAKING: #Nestlé and #Danone under scrutiny after #microplastics found in baby food New testing detected thousands of particles per pouch, raising fresh questions over packaging and infant exposure. Read more 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found

Microplastics found in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches raise concerns over packaging safety, industry standards, and growing pressure for reform and transparency.

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#Ferrero turns #sweets into experiences 🍫🎬 New Netflix partnership blends limited-edition #confectionery with blockbuster storytelling. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Wonka returns as Ferrero taps into experiential marketing boom

Ferrero brings Wonka back with a Netflix tie-up, highlighting how confectionery brands are using partnerships, storytelling and experiences to engage consumers.

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BREAKING: Nestlé Waters sites raided🚨 #French authorities have raided #Perrier bottling sites and a #Nestlé lab as part of a widening probe into its mineral water practices. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Nestlé Waters sites raided over alleged “deceit”

Nestlé faces scrutiny after French authorities raided Perrier bottling sites in Vergèze and a Vosges lab as part of a fraud investigation over alleged “deceit” and water treatment practices affecting...

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BREAKING: Confectionery innovation award winners announced 🍬 From bold flavour mash-ups to next-gen textures, the 2026 Confectionery Innovation Awards winners say a lot about the future of the industry. Read the full list of winners 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Confectionery’s biggest new innovations for 2026 announced

Explore the 2026 Most Innovative New Product Award winners and discover how bold flavours, cross-category concepts and experiential treats are reshaping the future of confectionery and snack innova...

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#Sweeteners under fresh scrutiny Scientists are investigating possible links to liver disease, adding a new layer to the ongoing sugar vs sweetener debate. Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Sweeteners back in the spotlight as scientists probe liver disease risks

New research linking sweeteners to liver disease adds to mounting health concerns, putting pressure on manufacturers to reassess sweetening strategies.

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#Mars doubles down on innovation, and goes digital‑first From smarter product pipelines to tech‑driven consumer engagement, the snacking giant is rewriting the playbook for growth. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/20…

Mars signals new era for confectionery with bold launches and digital focus

Mars’ latest confectionery launches - from freeze-dried M&M’s to swicy Skittles - highlight a new innovation strategy focused on flavour, texture and digital impulse retail.

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