M&M’s scares celebs in spooky Halloween campaign M&M’S gets spooky this Halloween with a haunted house stunt starring Jedward. In a playful seasonal campaign, the iconic chocolate brand teams up with musical duo Jedward for a horror movie marathon inside Britain’s most haunted house. The social-first activation blends fright and fun, inviting fans to join the #HauntedSofaChallenge and share their own scream-worthy reactions online. The campaign reinforces M&M’S focus on entertainment-driven snacking moments that bring people together, even in the face of a good scare.
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EUDR: Delay will only impact smaller operators The EUDR delay may only cover smaller traders and operators. Furthermore, downstream operators will not be required to submit due diligence statements.
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Raw chocolate: The trend to watch Raw Chocolate: The Confectionery Trend to Watch highlights the rising popularity of raw chocolate as a clean-label, minimally processed indulgence. With growing consumer interest in health, transparency, and ethical sourcing, raw chocolate is gaining traction among brands and shoppers alike. This article explores how the trend is reshaping the premium confectionery space and why it’s one to keep an eye on.
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Unilever ice cream demerger delayed Unilever has postponed the long-anticipated demerger of its ice cream business, The Magnum Ice Cream Company, due to delays at the U.S. SEC. The spin-off, originally set for 10 November, now faces uncertainty amid tensions with Ben & Jerry’s founders.
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Retailers ‘scramble’ to comply with no-sweets SNAP laws The clock is ticking for retailers to come into compliance with a patchwork of new laws in a dozen states banning the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollars for unhealthy products like sugary drinks and sweets.
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