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• Nestlé launches biggest ever Christmas range as festive battle intensifies

  01-09-2026 17:45 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Nestlé unveils its Christmas 2026 confectionery range, featuring festive KitKat, Smarties, Milkybar and After Eight products as gifting takes centre stage.
  
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• Chobani buys back Keurig Dr Pepper’s $925M stake as it invests $1.2B in Pennsylvania plant

  01-09-2026 19:04 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Chobani’s $1.2 billion investment will convert a former KDP production facility that initially manufactured La Colombe products into a milk production plant as part of Chobani's multi-billion dollar manufacturing network expansion across the US.
  
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• Chobani buys back Keurig Dr Pepper’s $800M stake as it invests $1.2B in Pennsylvania plant

  01-09-2026 19:04 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Chobani’s $1.2 billion investment will convert a former KDP production facility that initially manufactured La Colombe products into a milk production plant as part of Chobani's multi-billion dollar manufacturing network expansion across the US.
  
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• Xylitol linked to heart attacks and strokes in major study

  01-09-2026 17:56 via foodnavigator.com
  
  A major study links higher blood xylitol levels to greater cardiovascular risk, adding to growing scrutiny of the sweetener's long-term safety.
  
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• Abbott settlement and Kendamil case add to formula industry scrutiny

  01-09-2026 16:00 via foodnavigator.com
  
  As Abbott Nutrition resolves serious injury claims and Kendamil faces an advertising challenge, the infant formula industry continues to navigate legal, regulatory and reputational pressures.
  
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• Mondelēz, PepsiCo and Pladis to take part in circular packaging trial

  01-09-2026 15:49 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Companies including Mondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis are taking part in a Belgium-wide packaging trial which will test whether invisible watermarks can improve sorting. If successful, the trail will enable the development of more targeted recycling systems. The trial aims to get industry ready for PPWR minimums on recycled packaging content that will be introduced in 2030.
  
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• Back-to-school shopping trends shift among inflation and seasonal creep

  01-09-2026 15:32 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Inflation, discounts, Halloween and new dietary guidelines are reshaping 2026 back-to-school shopping trends for food and beverage brands.
  
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• California passes non-UPF food seal, setting potential blueprint for other states

  01-09-2026 15:11 via foodnavigator.com
  
  California lawmakers unanimously passed AB 2244, creating a government-backed non-UPF food seal that could influence labeling in other states.
  
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• Is the snack market slowing? How changing habits are reshaping the industry

  01-09-2026 13:55 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Is the snack food market heading for a slowdown? Discover how changing consumer habits, protein trends and healthier choices are reshaping snacking.
  
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• Should food businesses stay private?

  01-09-2026 12:59 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Should food companies stay private? Long-lived businesses such as Mars and Ferrero have blossomed into global giants while remaining family-owned, seemingly not held back by their ownership structures. But remaining private has disadvantages as well as advantages.
  
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• Big Food’s colour promises are colliding with supply chain reality

  01-09-2026 11:48 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  The US shift away from synthetic food dyes could increase demand for natural colors by up to 500%, exposing major supply, cost and reformulation challenges.
  
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• ‘All about health’: Bebop takes dairy-free ice cream across APAC

  01-09-2026 07:27 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Bebop is targeting APAC markets with a dairy-free, plant-fat ice cream as it seeks to scale beyond Taiwan.
  
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• Creative friction: How Taiwan taps tradition for modern Asia

  01-09-2026 07:25 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Chiayi mayor Huang Ming-Hui tells FoodNavigator how Taiwanese brands are balancing traditional appeal with modern consumer needs as they expand across Asia.
  
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• Carlsberg and Sapporo go in big on alliance in Asia, UK

  01-09-2026 07:23 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Carlsberg and Sapporo are tapping on existing successful partnerships to expand regional reach
  
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• Raising the functional beverage bar: Drinks are becoming more specific and creative

  31-08-2026 16:05 via foodnavigator.com
  
  In this episode of FoodNavigator-USA’s Soup-To-Nuts podcast, the founders of four emerging brands share where they see challenges and opportunities within the functional beverage category, including where there is white space for innovation, market saturation, how they are cutting through the competition and explaining to consumers the benefits their products proffer. Hear from the entrepreneur behind the sparkling bone broth beverage marrō, the nutritionist who created H2Pro+ Protein
  
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• Can ‘touchless’ preservation extend shelf life without adding ingredients?

  31-08-2026 15:41 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Startups are developing ‘touchless’ food preservation technologies that extend shelf life without adding preservatives or ingredients to food labels.
  
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• Food’s new rules: Regulation, reformulation and the reinvention of legacy brands

  31-08-2026 15:23 via foodnavigator.com
  
  August's top stories reflected a food industry increasingly shaped by greater scrutiny of nutrition policy, ingredient transparency and evolving consumer expectations around health and wellness.
  
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• Japan earthquake 2026: Food labels relaxed but safety still paramount

  31-08-2026 07:52 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The government of Japan has officially granted a labelling reprieve for food products in areas affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
  
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• Lindt turns confectionery into couture with boundary-breaking collab

  28-08-2026 17:27 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Lindt & Sprüngli has teamed up with avant-garde fashion designer Joe Ando to turn its new Tokyo Style Matcha Strawberry Chocolate into high-fashion dresses, highlighting the growing trend for confectionery collaborations as brands seek buzzworthy consumer experiences.
  
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• Top 10 shortlist announced for FoodNavigator’s Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat

  28-08-2026 15:39 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Selected for their scalability, sustainability, novelty, market fit and star quality, the GFTA EMEA finalists represent the next generation of innovators shaping the future of food.
  
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• Hormel’s retail segment hit by Q3 commodity turkey and snack nut declines

  28-08-2026 15:22 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Hormel Foods’ retail segment faced volume softness in commodity turkey and private label snack nuts in Q3.
  
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• The 7 trends shaping the future of confectionery

  28-08-2026 13:02 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Discover the key trends shaping the future of confectionery, from premiumisation and AI to sustainability, automation and better-for-you innovation.
  
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• How wine can adapt to a changing climate

  28-08-2026 10:28 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Climate change is having a significant impact on wine, putting pressure on traditional regions while making others, such as England, Denmark and Belgium, more suitable for production. Many wine producers are anchored to the territory where they grow, and do not want to move. How can they adapt to a changing climate?
  
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• Climate change is an existential threat to food

  28-08-2026 10:21 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The recent droughts and heatwaves in Europe, and their impact on food crops, have topped the news agenda throughout the summer. But strain on food production due to climate change is not new; it has been impacting commodities such as cocoa and coffee for years.
  
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• Packaging Happenings: Jinro, Kirin and biobased packaging

  28-08-2026 09:36 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Jinro, Kirin and biobased packaging feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings
  
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• General Mills removes artificial dyes from its entire cereal portfolio

  27-08-2026 21:51 via foodnavigator.com
  
  General Mills has removed artificial colors from all of its cereals and plans to remove them from its entire portfolio of products by the end of 2027.
  
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• Global Top 100 Most Valuable Food Brands 2026 announced

  27-08-2026 16:33 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Nestlé retains its crown as the world's most valuable food brand in 2026, while Lay's holds second place despite a significant valuation gap. Yili, Doritos and Lindt post strong gains, while Tyson records the biggest decline among the top 10 food brands.
  
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• PPWR PFAS limits: How to keep ‘forever chemicals’ out of packaging

  27-08-2026 14:38 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The PPWR, which is enforceable from 12 August, introduces limits on the amount of PFAS that can be present in packaging. How can manufacturers ensure that these limits are adhered to?
  
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• Uncrustables sales rise 12% as JM Smucker expands production

  27-08-2026 14:19 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Uncrustables posted record quarterly sales and volume as JM Smucker expands marketing, production capacity and its presence in breakfast and away-from-home channels.
  
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• PepsiCo bets on global flavors to grow beyond snacks

  27-08-2026 14:19 via foodnavigator.com
  
  PepsiCo expands Fresh Experiences portfolio through global flavors and convenience
  
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