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Modern snacking requires whole ingredients like walnuts

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East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail

East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail

28-May-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Walmart leads but Costco and Dollar General are gaining ground with shoppers

Walmart leads but Costco and Dollar General are gaining ground with shoppers

28-May-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Nutella, Lindt, Häagen-Dazs and McVitie’s: The brands going nuts in 2026

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Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds

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The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?

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Hershey’s profit surge masks deeper struggles

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Brewing loyalty: How coffee is powering bakery footfall

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

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Less sugar, more pressure: Scotland’s HFSS rules force a food industry rethink

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