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Nielsen says celebrations over increases in FMCG sales should be short-lived as consumers continue to shift toward recessionary spending patterns. Unemployment and uncertainty over their current employment will prompt consumers to tighten their belts.

CTH Invest, a Belgian holding group associated with Ferrero Group, announced it will acquire Fox’s branded and retailer own-brand biscuit business from Northern Food Grocery Group Limited.

Mars, Incorporated says its Palm Positive Plan has delivered a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain, a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to tackle deforestation and advance respect for human rights.

CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, is working with The Hershey Co. to offer Boo-Bags, a family friendly and socially-distanced solution to making Halloween as safe and fun.

The American Association of Candy Technologists has awarded Eric Schmoyer, senior project manager - R&D, Barry Callebaut, with the Stroud Jordan Award.

Last month, HI-CHEW launched the 2020 Fantasy Flavor Games, allowing participants to rank which unique HI-CHEW flavor they would like to see. Candy fans and HI-CHEW fanatics have spoken, naming Strawberry Lemonade the winner.