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East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail

East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail

28-May-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Mars taps reality TV for experiential M&M’s push

Mars taps reality TV for experiential M&M’s push

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Can candy revive RTD tea?

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Better-for-you foods face rising trust challenges

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Is shrinkflation illegal now?

Is shrinkflation illegal now?

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What will it take to stem diet-related deaths?

What will it take to stem diet-related deaths?

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FDA issues request for information on BHT and ADA

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FDA’s leadership shakeup elevates food program insider amid questions over science, staffing and MAHA influence

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Cargill joins alternative chocolate race with Barry Callebaut and Nestlé amid cocoa volatility

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Beyond Meat backer closes $1B growth fund targeting food and energy

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Will the next wave of alt dairy be built backwards?

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US government spends hundreds of millions on biotech pilot plants as national security priority

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