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• 更健康的选择：卡乐比格兰诺拉麦片、百事可乐营养科学与无咖啡因茶

  17-08-2026 04:05 via foodnavigator.com
  
  本期“更健康的选择”包含卡乐比格兰诺拉麦片、百事可乐营养与无咖啡因茶
  
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• Ritter Sport and Haribo join confectionery collaboration boom

  17-08-2026 16:43 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Ritter Sport and Haribo team up for the first time to launch limited-edition Balla Bites chocolate bar amid confectionery's booming collaboration trend.
  
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• No ingredient can make up for a balanced diet: Why ‘maxxing’ trends are not the answer

  17-08-2026 16:29 via foodnavigator.com
  
  With 'sardinemaxxing', another food has exploded into prominence due to social media virality. At the heart of every 'maxxing' trend, including protein and fibre, is an overfocus on a single food ingredient that cannot provide all nutritional answers.
  
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• How will a new definition of gut health impact food industry?

  17-08-2026 16:09 via foodnavigator.com
  
  As consumer interest in gut health grows, researchers are working to establish a standardized definition that could help guide science, clinical practice, consumer education and future health claims.
  
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• The frugal shopper paradigm: How food brands must adapt to the post-inflation consumer

  17-08-2026 15:48 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Brands should reconsider disruption in consumer loyalty patterns, as many shoppers experimented with “private brands, different retailers and new purchase behaviors as they searched for ways to manage rising costs,” according to a new Acosta report.
  
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• ‘Worth it’ replaces ‘more is more’ as indulgence evolves

  17-08-2026 12:16 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Consumer indulgence in confectionery is evolving, with premiumisation, wellness, sustainability and sensory experiences reshaping category innovation.
  
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• Oreo, Pringles and Pepperidge Farm turn scarcity into snack theatre

  17-08-2026 11:41 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  Discover the latest limited-time snack launches from Oreo, Pringles, Joyride, Pepperidge Farm, Day Out Snacks and more, including autumn flavours and consumer-led creations.
  
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• 聚焦中国：可口可乐本土化战略、蛋白质创新与可持续发展推进

  17-08-2026 04:43 via foodnavigator.com
  
  从可口可乐的本土化努力到中国对替代蛋白和减少食物浪费的推动，我们探讨中国的食品饮料行业如何适应不断变化的消费者需求和可持续发
  
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• China Focus: Coca-Cola’s localisation strategy, protein innovation and sustainability push

  17-08-2026 04:40 via foodnavigator.com
  
  From Coca-Cola’s localisation efforts to China’s push for alternative proteins and food waste reduction, we explore how the country’s food and beverage sector is adapting to evolving consumer and sustainability needs.
  
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• China puts alternative proteins at heart of future food strategy

  17-08-2026 04:37 via foodnavigator.com
  
  China’s future food roadmap puts alternative proteins at the centre of efforts to strengthen food security, nutrition and sustainability.
  
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• Coca-Cola doubles down on localisation in China as sales grow

  17-08-2026 04:35 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Coca-Cola taps on localised product innovation, digital engagement and community initiatives to strengthen consumer connections in China, as the beverage giant posted 8% unit case volume growth across Asia Pacific in Q2.
  
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• 聚焦财务：朝日、联合利华与雀巢等公司动态

  17-08-2026 04:28 via foodnavigator.com
  
  在首期《聚焦财务》中，我们为您带来本季度全球主要品牌（包括亿滋、联合利华、雀巢和朝日）财务报告的最新动态。
  
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• 科学短报：远东食品科技、智能标签与健康老龄化

  17-08-2026 04:18 via foodnavigator.com
  
  本期“科学短报”聚焦远东食品科技、智能标签和健康老龄化等话题
  
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• Ferrero Group to buy better-for-you US breakfast company Purely Elizabeth

  14-08-2026 18:49 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Ferrero Group announced its acquisition of Purely Elizabeth. Founder Elizabeth Stein will continue as CEO as the brand operates independently.
  
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• Can PFAS be kept out of food?

  14-08-2026 17:49 via foodnavigator.com
  
  PFAS usually gets into food through contaminated soil, water, and animal feed, explains the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). If food manufacturers want to keep PFAS out of food, they must remove it at the source.
  
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• Flipz and Dunkin’ capitalise on pumpkin spice craze as seasonal snacking heats up

  14-08-2026 17:02 via confectionerynews.com
  
  pladis targets pumpkin spice trend with new Flipz and Dunkin’ collaboration. The limited-edition pretzels combine sweet and salty flavours as seasonal launches and cross-brand partnerships continue to drive engagement across the confectionery and snacking sectors.
  
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• Louis Dreyfus Company targets pea protein off-notes with new isolate

  14-08-2026 15:27 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Louis Dreyfus Company launches a purified pea protein isolate to eliminate sensory off-notes in high-protein drinks, sodas and weight-loss companion products.
  
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• Flavor takes center stage in 7UP’s lime-led makeover

  14-08-2026 15:21 via foodnavigator.com
  
  7UP is rolling out its first flavor reformulation in more than 15 years, shifting the brand from a traditional lemon-lime profile to a more lime-forward taste.
  
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• The frozen dessert aisle’s next growth driver isn’t protein – it’s discovery

  14-08-2026 15:15 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The future of frozen treats may depend less on convincing consumers to view these desserts as a health food and more on helping them find products that fit the occasion they already have in mind.
  
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• Private label goes premium as brands fight to keep up

  14-08-2026 13:30 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Private label is shedding its budget image as retailers invest in premium ingredients, innovation and branding. Discover how premium own-label products are reshaping consumer perceptions, driving growth across food and beverage categories, and challenging established brands for shopper loyalty.
  
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• US snack giants find their fastest growth is no longer at home

  14-08-2026 09:56 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  Kraft Heinz, Mondelēz, Hershey and PepsiCo all posted faster sales growth abroad than in the US in Q2 2026. Here's the data, the regions driving it, and why.
  
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• ANZ Focus: Premium cereals, GLP-1 and global trade

  14-08-2026 08:20 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Cereals, GLP-1 and global trade feature in this edition of ANZ Focus
  
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• Global Top 100 confectionery companies announced

  13-08-2026 17:39 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Mondelēz tops Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s 2026 Global Top 100 candy companies ranking, ahead of Mars and Ferrero, as confectionery sales remain strong.
  
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• Beyond Nutri-Score: Europe’s other front-of-pack labelling schemes

  13-08-2026 17:19 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Nutri-Score was once the favourite to be rolled out across the EU on a mandatory basis. Those days are gone, meaning that in all likelihood, the continent's other front-of-pack labelling schemes are here to stay. What are they, and how do they work?
  
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• New Trump tariffs ‘like deja vu’ according to food industry panel

  13-08-2026 16:20 via foodnavigator.com
  
  As the Trump administration rolls out new section 301 tariffs, food industry experts warn of supply chain disruptions, lawsuits and rising import costs.
  
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• GAO report: Walmart, Amazon lead in worker SNAP and Medicaid use

  13-08-2026 15:25 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Sen. Bernie Sanders slams large food retailers as a new GAO report details the high volume of retail employees utilizing SNAP and Medicaid benefits.
  
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• The new sustainability playbook starts with suppliers

  13-08-2026 15:19 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The future of sustainable food may lie less with brands and more with their suppliers, which are investing in regenerative agriculture, traceability and climate-smart infrastructure to build more transparent and resilient supply chains.
  
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• Hershey’s push for premiumisation picks up pace

  13-08-2026 13:30 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Hershey is ramping up its premiumisation strategy through innovation, acquisitions and seasonal offerings as it targets growth beyond mainstream confectionery.
  
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• Kerry LATAM CEO on GLP–1, growth and the future of food

  13-08-2026 09:05 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Kerry Latin America CEO Marcio Luz discusses GLP-1-driven food innovation, rising protein demand, M&A ambitions, biotechnology investment and the consumer trends reshaping one of the world's fastest-evolving food markets.
  
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• PPWR implementation timeline: What manufacturers need to know

  12-08-2026 18:36 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is being implemented over time. Limits on PFAS are now enforceable, but in the future, harmonised labelling, rules on composting, and limits for reused plastic will all become applicable.
  
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