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Mondelēz World Travel Retail spotlights Toblerone Pink Crush A crush at first bite. Following the success of its original 6,000-bar exclusive launch with Qatar Duty Free, Mondelēz World Travel Retail (WTR) is bringing Toblerone Pink Crush to travellers worldwide as a permanent addition to the Toblerone portfolio. The striking pink bar puts a playful twist on the brand’s iconic recipe, blending smooth white chocolate with honey and almond nougat and tangy berries. Each bite balances creamy white chocolate with bright berry notes and Toblerone’s signature nougat crunch. Available across global travel retail from September 2026, Pink Crush gives even more travellers the chance to discover this colourful new take on a much-loved classic. RivieraVillageRG5 A s travellers increasingly seek authentic experiences rather than simply products, Food Accademia returns to TFWA World Exhibition & Conference with a vision that goes beyond brand distribution. Rather than building another food portfolio, Food Accademia acts as a curator of contemporary Italian food culture. This year Food Accademia is introducing several exciting additions across confectionery, gourmet food, wines and spirits. Among the highlights are new travel-friendly gourmet concepts inspired by regional Italian specialties, premium gifting collections and innovative products developed specifically for the hospitality and airline sectors. “Our portfolio now includes around 80 carefully selected Italian brands, ranging fromMichelin-inspired creations and artisanal chocolate to premium pistachio specialties, fine wines, traditional balsamic vinegar, truffle products and authentic regional delicacies,” says Fabrizio Canal, CEO, Food Accademia. “Rather than focusing on individual products alone, we are presenting complete Italian experiences that combine provenance, storytelling and commercial relevance for travel retail.” BlueVillageAA4 C artwright & Butler is showcasing the next phase of its travel retail evolution at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, with a focused pipeline of new products and concepts. The company is highlighting its evolving product strategy across three key areas: F&B/snacking, affordable premium gifting, and confectionery. New twin-pack and single biscuit formats have been developed specifically for complimentary and retail snacking menus, broadening accessibility across different purchase occasions and price points. Launches are already planned with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, WHSmith and World Duty Free Group, demonstrating the growing versatility of the Cartwright & Butler portfolio across the travel retail sector. Building on its gifting portfolio, Cartwright & Butler will present new design concepts for destination-specific ‘sense of place’ products, alongside a new global travel retail-exclusive presentation, and new formats designed to unlock additional business opportunities. Within confectionery, Cartwright & Butler is expanding its focus on fudge, truffles and chocolate nuts, with new launches designed for all channels of the business. MediterraneanVillage P14 Food Accademia redefines the Italian food experience for travel retail Cartwright & Butler reveals next wave of GTR innovation Prev i ew September 2026 45 T F W A D A I L Y