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 ...

Long-awaited US government-funded report from National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago (NORC) that assesses progress in reducing child labour in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana’s cocoa ...

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, ...

The Hershey Company has completed its acquisition of Lily's, the high-growth maker of low-sugar, better-for-you (BFY) confectionery products, for a purchase price of $425m. Hershey’s entered into a ...

Halloween is over, which can mean only one thing... The countdown to Christmas has officially begun. Present lists are being written, parties planned, and the ultra-keen among us are already getting ...

In 2025, the global confectionery market’s revenue is projected to be worth $619.20bn, growing at an annual growth rate of 5.35% between 2025 and 2029. Health and wellness are expected to play a ...

The global food and beverage flavours market is worth over $20bn (€17.2bn) and is projected to top $28bn by the end of the decade (industry analysts Grand View Research). No surprise there, since the ...

Mondelēz International’s 2024 State of Snacking report identified mindful consumption as a core trend, with 96% of global consumers confirming they engage in mindful snacking behaviours. Of those ...

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 ...

Sweet-treat gift-giving creates engagement and brand loyalty, so it’s no wonder many global brands are tapping into the purchasing driver. Giving sweet treats as gifts is more than just a win for ...