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NEWS 6INDUSTRY NEWS


The latest news in the confectionery industry


8NEWS EXTRA How Cacao-Trace® is transforming the lives of cocoa farmers and their families


42MOVERS AND SHAKERS Key appointments and promotions that are shaking up the industry


COVER STORY 10 CARGILL


Cargill unveils the complex interplay of taste, texture, and consumer preferences in the evolving landscape of indulgence


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FEATURES 14 COCOA PROCESSING


Alternative ingredients and solutions in the face of a looming cocoa crisis


20 SUGAR & SWEETENERS How manufacturers can meet their sugar reduction challenges with various sweetener options


26 WEIGHING & DETECTION The latest developments in weighing and detection technology to optimise confectionery production


32 CONFECTIONERY TRENDS & CONSUMER INSIGHT


The importance of innovating and boosting new product development to meet consumer trends


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