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• Nestlé Russia falls under Kremlin control

  18-09-2026 11:01 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Kremlin places Nestlé’s Russian business under temporary administration, prompting Swiss food and beverage giant to assess its options and legal rights.
  
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• Lawsuit claiming Hershey misled consumers dismissed

  18-09-2026 17:07 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Hershey defeats a lawsuit over Reese's Halloween pumpkins after US judge ruled disappointed consumers lacked legal standing.
  
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• The power generation: What Gen Z really wants from F&B

  18-09-2026 16:53 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Wellness, global flavours and moderation: unpack the trends, values and contradictions shaping Gen Z food and drink choices
  
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• Whole Foods CEO warns supply constraints could hinder organic industry’s next $24B

  18-09-2026 15:11 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel says supply constraints and pricing could slow the organic market’s path from $76.6B to $100B.
  
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• Mars’ cocoa strategy centers around new tech and cloning

  18-09-2026 15:10 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Mars says it has largely delivered on the sustainability targets it set seven years ago and is now shifting its cocoa strategy toward farmer livelihoods, productivity gains and climate resilience as threats to global cocoa supplies intensify.
  
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• Online dairy sales accelerate as yogurt and cottage cheese drive growth

  18-09-2026 15:09 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Circana says ecommerce is driving an outsized share of dairy dollar growth as yogurt, yogurt drinks and cottage cheese lead the category.
  
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• Can brands beat private label with feelings?

  18-09-2026 09:25 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Brands are fighting for shelf space with private label, which is increasingly competing in areas such as premium and even functional foods. But if brands can utilise emotional resonance and sensory experience, believes MMR Research, they may have an edge.
  
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• The race to reinvent confectionery is on

  17-09-2026 17:27 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Confectionery innovation is evolving rapidly, driven by consumer demand for functional ingredients, multisensory experiences, sustainability and healthier indulgence. Discover the key trends shaping new product development and join the upcoming ConfectioneryNews broadcast featuring experts from Mars, Ferrara, pladis and Lumina Intelligence.
  
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• How bone broth is aligning with clean label and women’s health trends

  17-09-2026 14:34 via foodnavigator.com
  
  As protein, clean-label and health trends converge, bone broth brands are finding new relevance by positioning traditional, nutrient-dense recipes as simple, functional foods for modern consumers.
  
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• HHS’ RFK Jr supports organic as Trump administration backs regenerative agriculture

  17-09-2026 14:33 via foodnavigator.com
  
  RFK Jr. backs organic growth as the Trump administration expands its focus on regenerative agriculture, funding and farm policy.
  
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• Grocery shoppers embrace AI research, but not AI buying agents

  17-09-2026 14:32 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Shoppers are using AI to compare grocery products and find deals, but few trust AI agents to reorder groceries or make purchases on their behalf.
  
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• Gut health and the $71bn question: What comes next?

  17-09-2026 13:59 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Gut health is entering a new era of personalised nutrition, AI-powered shopping, microbiome diagnostics and next-generation functional foods.
  
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• Alternative proteins have disappointed investors – but it’s not the end

  17-09-2026 13:17 via dairyreporter.com
  
  Alternative proteins have struggled to meet investor expectations due to taste, texture and affordability challenges. But growing investment in fermentation technologies suggests parts of the sector may still have strong commercial potential.
  
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• Unilever McCormick deal faces scrutiny

  17-09-2026 11:29 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The CMA has launched a Phase 1 probe into McCormick's proposed acquisition of majority of Unilever Foods, with competition concerns under scrutiny.
  
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• Ferrara taps nostalgia and convenience trends with pocket-sized launch

  16-09-2026 17:40 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Ferrara Candy Company is bringing nostalgia and convenience to the snack aisle, with new 2.5oz Iconic Pocket Packs, featuring classic brands including Lemonheads, Runts, Bottle Caps and Red Hots, offering consumers a convenient, on-the-go format.
  
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• Embryonic stem cells could boost cultivated meat research

  16-09-2026 17:11 via foodnavigator.com
  
  New research has developed a method to grow self-organising bovine tissues from embryonic bovine stem cells. While costly and difficult to scale, the process could in theory improve the production of cultivated steaks, the cells of which currently need to be produced separately.
  
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• Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?

  16-09-2026 16:05 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The current El Niño could be the largest in living memory. But which food commodities does it threaten?
  
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• Plant-based foodservice has a menu availability problem, says GFI

  16-09-2026 15:50 via foodnavigator.com
  
  GFI says restaurants can reach high-value diners by expanding well-positioned plant-based menu options as consumer interest persists.
  
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• From fun to function: Hershey’s adopts innovation strategy to drive year-round engagement

  16-09-2026 15:44 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Hershey is accelerating innovation in functional snacks and cultural moments to drive year-round growth as consumer spending and candy sales face pressure.
  
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• General Mills, Kellanova, Mars and McKee Foods sue sugar producers over alleged price-fixing

  16-09-2026 15:40 via foodnavigator.com
  
  General Mills, Kellanova, Mars and McKee Foods allege US sugar producers coordinated sensitive information to inflate granulated-sugar prices.
  
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• Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious

  16-09-2026 13:02 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Evening snacking is booming as consumers seek comfort, convenience and indulgence at home. Discover the trends shaping the occasion, from premiumisation and meal replacement to health-focused innovation, and how food and drink brands can win the evening snack market.
  
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• Indonesia formalises halal rules for GM food imports

  16-09-2026 03:10 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Indonesia has notified the WTO of formal halal requirements for genetically modified food imports
  
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• Carlsberg Malaysia makes revenue revival with Somersby, Sapporo boosts

  16-09-2026 03:09 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Carlsberg Malaysia has made a stunning return to revenue growth
  
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• From trend-chasing to execution: 5 lessons for the food industry

  16-09-2026 03:08 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Food innovation is moving beyond trend-chasing, with recent developments showing how brands are turning consumer shifts into viable products and strategies.
  
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• Ferrero bets on Wonka to boost autumn sales

  15-09-2026 17:15 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Ferrero revives Wonka confectionery brand with a new UK-developed range, backed by £35m investment in its Alfreton Centre of Excellence.
  
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• AI, algae and agentic commerce: food tech’s next frontiers

  15-09-2026 15:56 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Explore five food-tech innovations, from AI and agentic commerce to microalgae proteins, gluten-free biotech and next-generation preservation.
  
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• What do consumers expect from ‘gut health’?

  15-09-2026 13:13 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The gut health trend is everywhere. But when consumers see the 'gut health' label, what do they actually expect from it?How has this changed over time?
  
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• From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape

  15-09-2026 12:55 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The sweetener market is evolving as manufacturers balance sugar reduction targets, health concerns, consumer preferences, regulatory pressures and new ingredient innovation.
  
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• What Mars’ latest food-tech cohort says about the future of food

  15-09-2026 12:48 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Through its partnership with Mars, Incorporated, Unreasonable Group is highlighting growth-stage ventures developing novel technologies that are targeting how food is produced, tested and packaged, from algae-based proteins and meat-texture engineering to AI-powered contamination detection and advanced recycling.
  
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• The future will be fun-sized: Why small indulgence beats shrinkflation for consumers

  15-09-2026 12:47 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Small indulgence formats may offer CPG brands a more effective way to meet value-conscious consumers than shrinkflation, according to o9 Solutions.
  
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