1. CPG: Beverage

Mentos wins Product of the Year for the third year running

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Perfetti Van Melle, celebrates dual success as both Mentos Discovery (Sweets) and Mentos Duo Packs (Gum) are awarded the title of Product of the Year (POTY) for 2025. This marks Perfetti Van Melle’s – and Mentos’ – third, consecutive POTY win. Mentos Fanta was awarded…

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