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Mars Completes $36 Billion Mega-Acquisition, Global Snack Pattern Enters the Era of "Four-Power Competition"

On December 11, 2025, the century-old confectionery giant Mars officially announced the completion of its acquisition of snack giant Kellanova for $36 billion (equivalent to over 253.4 billion RMB). T

Five Major Chocolate Giants Jointly Establish Foundation, Focusing on Enhancing the Resilience of West African Cocoa Supply Chain

On February 25, 2026, the world's five major chocolate manufacturers - Mars Incorporated, Mondelez International, Nestlé, The Hershey Company, and Lindt & Sprüngli - jointly announced the establishmen

Report Shows Global Confectionery Market Will Exceed $299 Billion, Asia-Pacific Region Becomes Growth Engine

On February 16, 2026, market research firm Mordor Intelligence released a latest report showing that the global confectionery market size will reach $227.58 billion in 2026, and is expected to exceed

PepsiCo Launches New Low-Sugar Fruit Beverage Line for European Market

On March 5, 2025, PepsiCo announced the launch of a new low-sugar fruit beverage line in Europe, aiming to cater to the region’s growing demand for healthy drinks.

Global Coconut Water Market Grows 8.2% YoY, Driven by Healthy Consumption Trend

A new industry report shows that the global coconut water market grew 8.2% year-on-year in 2025, reaching $8 billion.

Nestlé Partners with Local Farms to Launch Organic Candy Series in Southeast Asia

On March 12, 2025, Nestlé announced a partnership with local organic farms in Thailand and Vietnam to launch a new organic candy series. The products are made with organic raw materials, contain no ar

EU Updates Food Labeling Rules, Affecting Confectionery and Beverage Manufacturers

The European Union (EU) updated its food labeling rules in 2025, requiring all confectionery and beverage products sold in the EU to clearly mark added sugars, artificial additives, and origin of key