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Halo Top is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new limited-edition flavoured ice cream – Vanilla Chocolate Twist – in the US.

Ferrero has been granted “conditional authorisation” to reopen its production lines in Arlon, following an outbreak of salmonella at the site in April 2022.

Mondelēz has signed an agreement to acquire US energy bar maker, Clif Bar & Company, for $2.9bn, as it looks to "lead the future of snacking".

Mars Wrigley has partnered with Perfect Day to release the company’s "first-ever" eco-friendly and animal-free chocolate product to add to its portfolio.

Nick's has announced the full opening of a new €6m facility in North Macedonia, with capacity to produce over 40m confectionery and protein bars a year.

Mars Wrigley has launched a dark chocolate version of its Maltesers brand, which contains 65% more cocoa and 30% less sugar.

Azelis has announced the opening of its Regional Innovation Centre for Food and Nutrition in Singapore, as part of its efforts to invest in innovation.

Cargill has opened a 6,200-square-metre House of Chocolate at its existing chocolate production facility in Mouscron, Belgium.

Hershey has opened a new R&D facility in Johor, Malaysia, as it looks to develop and launch new products in international markets.

Mondelēz International-owned Cadbury is expanding its Twirl portfolio with the launch of a limited-edition caramel flavour.

Health enhancing brand Cheerful Budda has launched three new superfood lattes and a superfood hot chocolate in Holland & Barrett.

Belgian-Swiss chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut plans to build a $104m speciality chocolate factory in Ontario, Canada.