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• Which brands could Nestlé axe next?

  30-05-2026 13:18 via dairyreporter.com
  
  From dairy to powdered beverages, Nestlé’s drive for growth and efficiency is raising questions about which brands could be cut next.
  
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• Climate Smart Food: Is sustainability good for business?

  04-06-2026 17:05 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Climate Smart Food 2026 will focus on a wide range of topics, including regenerative agriculture, sustainable ingredients, commodity crises such as the cocoa crisis, and regulations like the EUDR. It will also explore innovation, in particular upcycling, sustainable packaging, investment trends, food tech and the role of data and AI in sustainability.
  
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• Mondelēz ignites airport buzz with Milka x Monopoly campaign

  04-06-2026 16:49 via confectionerynews.com
  
  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 retail growth.
  
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• Ingredion acquires upcycled prebiotic fiber amid $3.7 billion Tate & Lyle bid

  04-06-2026 15:24 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Ingredion is expanding its prebiotic fiber portfolio with Benicaros while moving forward with its proposed Tate & Lyle acquisition.
  
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• Has sparkling water come of age?

  04-06-2026 14:00
  We pop open a selection of fun but healthy fizzy flavoured waters that should satisfy even the fussiest princessI am not a princess about many things, but there has to be sparkling water in the house. Refreshing, enlivening and occasionally hangover-clearing, it is an essential. Thankfully, my husband is aligned with me (it would never have worked with someone who answered: “Tap’s fine”, when offered water in a restaurant).I’m not fussy about my fizzy, though – Soda
  
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• Cooking, travelling, and the magic of joyful daily food moments

  04-06-2026 13:30
  From station‑side markets to late‑night hotel rooms, ​you can take pleasure in the smallest everyday eating ritualsSign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastJune has arrived in a blur of train tickets, suitcases, book signings and half-finished cups of coffee. The publication of our fifth cookbook, Honey & Co Daily, has brought with it the strangest combination of feelings: delight, gratitude, nerves, excitement, exhaustion and, on occasion, mild panic. When you ima
  
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• Unilever CEO defends $40bn McCormick megamerger amid growing backlash

  04-06-2026 12:08 via foodnavigator.com
  
  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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• Hershey’s next move: Rebuilding trust after cocoa cuts controversy

  04-06-2026 11:11 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Hershey faces backlash after quietly reformulating products amid soaring cocoa costs, sparking viral criticism from Reese heir Brad Reese and raising concerns over quality, transparency and brand trust.
  
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• Mondelēz International R&D VP Ian Noble: Food must innovate or decline

  04-06-2026 11:10 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Ian Noble, VP for R&D for Mondelēz International, oversees innovation for the snacking giant, leading on research and analytical sciences, cocoa technologies, and start-up accelerators like CoLab. In a wide ranging interview, we discuss Mondelēz's sustainability agenda, the future of cocoa, and Noble's own love of understanding 'how things work'.
  
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• What do consumers think of cultivated meat?

  04-06-2026 09:41 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Do consumers want cultivated meat? While often decried as a 'frankenfood', views of cultivated meat among consumers are more nuanced than this word suggests. Around half would be willing to try it, according to one survey, although expectations around affordability are high. The fact that it is not yet on the market is a mixed blessing for companies; for now, they must rely on messaging rather than products themselves to persuade consumers.
  
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• Rachel Roddy’s recipe for baked fish and potatoes with oregano and lemon mayonnaise | A kitchen in Rome

  04-06-2026 07:00
  Layers of oregano bring a pungent earthiness to this simple supper of baked white fish and spudsIn her enthusiasm, my dog pulled me over in front of a group of teenagers the other day, so I have been using an antiseptic called Citrosil on my elbow, hip and ear. So much so that clothes I wear often, tea towels that have been hung on my shoulder and my bag all seem to have Citrosil hanging about them, like the teenagers around the bench (two of whom came to my aid). I put this down to the smell ha
  
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• Where will Kraft Heinz focus investment?

  03-06-2026 18:30 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Kraft Heinz's planned demerger remains paused. Instead, the company is investing $600m back into itself. But where will this investment go? The investment is in part focused on pricing, and tackling affordability; it is also focused on reinvesting in major brands, and increasing the household penetration of currently salient brands.
  
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• Kraft Heinz ploughs investment into major brands as split remains paused

  03-06-2026 18:30 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Kraft Heinz's planned demerger remains paused. Instead, the company is investing $600m back into itself. But where will this investment go? The investment is in part focused on pricing, and tackling affordability; it is also focused on reinvesting in major brands, and increasing the household penetration of currently salient brands.
  
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• How Lactalis’ Protein Works deal sharpens its active nutrition focus

  03-06-2026 17:52 via dairyreporter.com
  
  As protein shifts toward benefit‑led nutrition, Lactalis takes a slice of the lifestyle nutrition market through its acquisition of Protein Works.
  
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• Mars vs Hershey: Snickers takes cheeky swipe at Reese’s

  03-06-2026 17:37 via confectionerynews.com
  
  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 snaps up smart food brand Yfood

  03-06-2026 14:03 via beveragedaily.com
  
  Nestle's acquistion of Yfood follow's Danone's acquisition of Huel: as the opportunities for meal replacement, nutrition drinks and protein beverages powers up
  
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• How to turn spent coffee grounds into barbecue sauce – recipe | Waste not

  03-06-2026 14:00
  Spent coffee grounds add depth to a smoky-sweet, intense barbecue sauce that’s a knockout with pulled mushrooms, grilled veg and meat alikeThree pillars underpin my cooking style – pleasure, people and planet – and I believe that all three need to be taken into account to make a truly delicious and nourishing meal, hence the title of my most recent book, Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet. Today’s recipe is taken from one of the tastiest recipes in the book, Venezue
  
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• Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift

  03-06-2026 13:59 via foodnavigator.com
  
  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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• The ‘fricy’ flavour sensation: why spicy fruit is the sweet hot taste of this summer

  03-06-2026 12:30
  We’ve had swicy. We’ve had swavoury. Now a new fusion of flavours is flying off the shelves. So what do these South American-inspired drinks and dishes actually taste like?
  When the balance of fruit and spicy flavours is right, “I love it,” a fellow customer at a dessert cafe in London tells me as we wait to be served. It’s 26-year-old Hannah’s third time visiting Mango Twist in Seven Sisters, which sells South American-inspired slushies and fruit bowls. She&r
  
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• Top tips to avoid trade mark infringement at the 2026 World Cup

  03-06-2026 10:26 via beveragedaily.com
  
  Discover how to avoid legal woes with top advice on trade marks for the World Cup
  
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• Pistachio pressure compounded by Iran War squeeze

  03-06-2026 10:14 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Pistachios are seeing significant pressure from all sides. Supply is being pressured by logistical challenges in Iran, one of its biggest suppliers - military conflict is only adding to this. Meanwhile, the use of pistachio in confectionery, both in Dubai chocolate and beyond, is putting pressure on demand. The future for pistachios is uncertain, with harvests from all three major producers - Turkey, the US and Iran - falling short of expectations.
  
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• Crispy toffee brownies and carrot cake blondies: Kate Jenkins’ fun family bakes

  03-06-2026 07:00
  Crisp chocolate bars that are great to make with children’s help, plus a spicy carrot twist that transforms a traditional blondieWhen it comes to having fun with the family in the kitchen, my brownie recipes deliver every time. The toffee crisp number brings crunch and nostalgia, while the carrot cake blondie offers a softer, spiced twist that even veg-avoiding kids love. Both are simple crowdpleasers and perfect for little hands in the kitchen. Best of all, they’re not just for chil
  
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• Barry Callebaut sharpens strategy amid cocoa volatility

  02-06-2026 18:21 via confectionerynews.com
  
  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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• Wanted: surefire recipes for barbecue marinades and sauces | Kitchen aide

  02-06-2026 14:00
  Whether you’re grilling meat or veg, our panel agrees that the best accompaniments involve a balance of acid, fat, salt, aromatics and sweetenersWhat are the best marinades and sauces for a barbecue?
  Josie, by email“Good, well-farmed meat needs none of that nonsense,” insists Richard Turner, co-founder of butcher Turner & George in London. “I want to taste the meat and, if necessary, it should be tenderised by your chosen cooking technique.”For Josie, though, he
  
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• Mars doubles down on premiumisation to drive growth

  02-06-2026 13:13 via confectionerynews.com
  
  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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• Thomasina Miers’ Thai-style recipes for grilled pork skewers with mango, cucumber and mint salad

  02-06-2026 07:00
  Pork is an underrated barbecue meat, and this taste of Thailand pairs perfectly with a fiery mango saladI tend to start grilling food the second I catch a glimpse of the sun. After all, even if the temperature drops or the clouds threaten, I can always resort to my griddle pan indoors. Pork is an underrated meat for the barbecue, and a slow-cooked shoulder or loin is a wonderful thing. When I’m short on time, however, I often go for mince: it’s reasonably priced and has enough fat fo
  
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• How the Arla–DMK merger will strengthen Europe’s whey power

  01-06-2026 21:13 via dairyreporter.com
  
  The Arla-DMK merger boosts Europe’s whey capacity, strengthening its position in the global protein market and accelerating high-value dairy growth.
  
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• Heatwave risks: How food manufacturers can prepare now

  01-06-2026 15:23 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Europe was recently hit by a heatwave, with temperatures rocketing up across the continent. Heatwaves make cold chain storage work harder and use more energy. However, they are unlikely to lead to spoilage as even most ambient products can normally cope with increased temperatures. Heatwaves do, of course, lead to increased demand for some categories, such as ice cream, but companies are usually prepared for this.
  
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• Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for chicken souvlaki salad | Quick and easy

  01-06-2026 14:00
  This yoghurty-crunchy sharing dish brings classic street food vibes with no need to fire up the barbecueWhile souvlaki and other Greek meat grills are staples in our house, their appearance definitely increases in the warmer months. And if I’m going to the effort of lighting the barbecue, I will always cook more meat than I need, so I can enjoy it on subsequent days. As a result, I have a new appreciation for turning this much-loved street food into more of a sharing plate. You can, of cou
  
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• Nestlé Waters crisis deepens as new footage exposes scale of alleged plastic dumping

  01-06-2026 12:15 via foodnavigator.com
  
  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 business amid mounting legal and regulatory pressure.
  
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