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Mondelēz’s quarterly sales dip

Revenue slipped across its three main divisions.

Nestlé acquires technology to fight iron deficiency

Ferri Pro can address the deficiency without affecting the taste of food and beverages.

This week in FMCG

Take a look back on the big headlines from the week.

Mars partners with Google to reward curious consumers

The chocolate giant has hidden 150 years' worth of Mars Bars on the search engine.

Mondelēz invests $5 million in new R&D centre

The centre will act as an innovation hub for Oreo, belVita, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone and more.

Arnott’s pulls at the heartstrings with latest campaign

"Open Something Real" brings people together to share real life connections.

Nespresso goes futuristic with chatbots and smart speakers

By 2020, consumers will be able to order their coffee without leaving Facebook Messenger.

The Wrigley Company celebrates 60 years at Asquith

Strong workplace culture makes it one of the top places to work in Australia.

World’s first gin KitKat launches in Melbourne

Gin lovers rejoice! Gin-infused KitKat is here.

Nestlé Japan to release Strawberry Tiramisu KitKat

A worldwide flavour election was conducted to commemorate 45 years of KitKat in Japan.

This week in FMCG

The top stories that made the news this week.

Mondelēz International reveals plans for snack innovation hub

SnackFutures is expected to contribute $100 million in revenue by 2022.

Made-to-order Kit Kat store opens in Japan

It offers customised creations chilled on-the-spot with liquid nitrogen.

Twisties embrace the curves in new campaign

Everyone who submits a Twistie lookalike will go into the draw to win $100,000.

This week in FMCG

What happened across the business sector this week

Cadbury scraps 40 jobs in Tasmania

The job losses are a result of a $20m investment in new machinery at the Claremont site.

Hershey expands healthy snacks portfolio

B&G Foods will sell the suite of snacks for US$420 million.

Yowie reduces full year loss with profitable trading in sight

The chocolate company reduced its full-year loss by 32%.

Hershey offloads two of its international businesses

The chocolate company is focused on expanding its US snacks business.

KitKat loses EU trademark case

Nestlé has spent more than a decade fighting to trademark the four-fingered KitKat shape.