Discover how Ferrero, Mars, and Cadbury are driving seasonal innovation in confectionery with bold flavour trends, ...

This week’s confectionery NPD roundup features bold textures, nostalgic twists, and health-conscious treats from KitKat, ...

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The commodity alternatives industry is spinning up serious growth, driven by crises in cocoa, coffee and even citrus as ingredients majors respond to mounting shortage concerns. Big focus has been ...

Keeping up to date on the latest confectionery launches is vital in the fast-moving, competitive global sweet treat market. Innovations and trends move at an increasingly rapid pace. However, this ...

Packing multifunctional benefits into sweet treats is big business in 2025. Elevating new confectionery product releases beyond consumers’ traditional (and still sought-after) indulgence, fun and ...

A team of researchers from the University of Göttingen, the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), and the UN Industrial Development Organization has explored how emotional content on ...

Hershey’s candy portfolio has seen significant growth. (Image/Getty Images) Hershey is leaning into sensory experiences in 2025, combining new technologies with bold flavour profiles to keep pace with ...

Other confectionery giants feel the squeeze Mondelēz International warned earlier this year that record cocoa prices would have a major impact on earnings. In February, it forecast a 10% drop in ...

New US import tariffs are sending shockwaves through the global confectionery industry, with chocolate, candy, and gum producers facing mounting challenges to maintain market access, pricing, and ...