Discover how climate pressures, shifting consumer expectations, new technologies, and bold innovation are reshaping the ...

Mars Snacking and Kellanova unite in a landmark deal set to reshape the global snacking industry, combining iconic brands like Snickers, M&M’s, Pringles, and Cheez-It to drive innovation and ...

Barry Callebaut is reportedly planning a separation of its global cocoa unit to cut exposure to volatile cocoa prices and refocus on higher‑margin chocolate operations, a move that could reshape ...

Discover the latest confectionery launches for the holiday season and early 2026, including premium gifting assortments, protein bars, free-from treats and nostalgic flavour innovations from leading ...

A new year brings new concepts, creations and culinary confectionery twists to surprise and delight sweet treat shoppers. According to Statista, the confectionery market will be worth $619bn in 2025, ...

According to The National Confectioners Association's latest report, emotional connection and personal enjoyment wins out over inflation pressures and budgetary restrictions. The National ...

Price is on the mind of all confectioners as attention turns to the strategies sweet makers will be adopting to navigate the changing and complex confectionery landscape. With the ongoing cocoa ...

With rampant disease decimating the world’s second biggest supplier of cocoa, we present the latest on prices and production Amid a third difficult season for cocoa farmers, the latest figures on ...

Nestlé has been forced to remove the word ‘chocolate’ from Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband, in the UK, after the Swiss confectionery maker changed their recipes, dropping the cocoa content below minimum ...

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 ...

Industry voices discuss whether raising suggested retail prices for chocolate could incentivise cocoa farmers to invest in farms, bring them out of poverty and keep the next generation growing cocoa.