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Mars injects £190m into manufacturing at Slough chocolate factory, UK
Mars has announced a major £190 million investment into its factory in Slough, UK, where it produces chocolate for its Mars, Galaxy, Snickers and Maltesers brands, among others.
Mars Wrigley expands Twix portfolio with new hazelnut variant
Global confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has expanded its Twix range with the launch of Twix Hazelnut.
Hi-Chew launches first dual-flavour stick with Lychee & Raspberry combination
HI-CHEW is expanding its confectionery portfolio with the launch of the new HI-CHEW Lychee & Raspberry Stick.
BakeAway launches new ready-to-bake cookie dough brand, Doh!
UK manufacturer BakeAway has launched a new ready-to-bake cookie dough brand, Doh!, aiming to bring bakery-style treats to consumers’ own kitchens.
Celleste Bio unveils cell-cultured cocoa butter chocolate bars with Mondelēz
Celleste Bio has unveiled what it describes as the world’s first milk chocolate bars made with real cocoa butter produced using cell suspension culture technology.
Lindt unveils Japan-inspired chocolate range for Spring/Summer 2026
Lindt & Sprüngli is tapping into seasonal and global flavour trends with the launch of a limited-edition, Japan-inspired chocolate collection for spring/summer 2026.
Ferrero under EU Antitrust scrutiny amid potential single market concerns
Ferrero has confirmed that officials from the European Commission are conducting on-site inspections at its offices.
Meiji to launch limited-edition strawberry fruit chocolate in Japan
Meiji is set to launch a new fruit chocolate product, 'Nomitsu Ka Tsubutsubu Ichigo,' across Japan for a limited time from 21 April 2026.
Nestlé taps pistachio trend with latest Aero launch
Nestlé is expanding its confectionery portfolio with the introduction of a new pistachio-flavoured variant of its Aero range.
Tony’s Chocolonely unveils first-ever filled chocolate bar range
Tony’s Chocolonely has expanded its confectionery portfolio with the launch of Filled, its first-ever range of filled chocolate bars.
Cargill expands Malaysia plant with new speciality fats line
Cargill has expanded its edible oil plant in Port Klang, Malaysia, adding a new speciality fats production line as part of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at strengthening its global food solutions offering.
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