From casein to colors: Mars’ vision for precision fermentation
From proteins to dyes and sweeteners, the CPG major is betting big on the technology: here’s why
Manufacturers
Candy Kittens owner buys Unilever snack brand Graze
Unilever offloads Graze to Katjes International, marking a fresh start for the snack brand under Candy Kittens’ wing
Up the food chain
Pladis is betting on functional NPD and here’s why
Snack major Pladis is reimagining snacking with a focus on wellness and functionality. The big question: how will this shape NPD for favourites like McVitie’s, BN and Ülker?
Candy Kittens owner in talks to buy Unilever snack brand Graze
Unilever is set to offload Graze for a fraction of its 2019 purchase price. Can Katjes revive the struggling snack brand?
Opinion
If better-for-you is out, why is Cadbury all in?
Cadbury is snapping up health tech, just as the trend starts to crumble
New product development
Hershey’s Reese’s unwraps Christmas NPD with bold festive launches
Reese’s is ramping up its Christmas offer for 2025, revealing a raft of new products and returning best-sellers
Has the cocoa crisis changed chocolate forever?
The cocoa crisis is forcing chocolate manufacturers to rethink everything - from sourcing and compliance to innovation and consumer trust
Nestlé executive vice president steps down
Nestlé’s key strategist retires after four decades shaping global growth
Ferrero steps-up Christmas gifting game with major new launch
Ferrero Travel Market is redefining festive gifting
Big Food Big Moves: Who’s next in the big CPG shake-up
Nestlé, Ferrero, Mars, Unilever and Kraft Heinz are reshaping the food and beverage landscape with bold M&A moves. But what’s next?
Hershey closes deal on snack brand LesserEvil
Acquisition broadens American multinational’s better-for-you offering
US plays catch up in store brands renaissance
As private-label products surge overseas, US grocers are just beginning to unlock their full potential
60 Years of the Pillsbury Doughboy: 3 Lessons in brand longevity and digital innovation
From AR experiences to influencer partnerships, Pillsbury’s 60-year-old icon shows how heritage brands can stay fresh by fusing emotional equity with digital innovation
Nestlé R&D head on how the world’s biggest CPG innovates
Inside Nestlé: Rania Abou Samra on crafting the future of food and beverage
How a small-batch ice cream brand brought its homegrown roots to retailers nationwide
Nightingale Ice Cream’s premium ice cream sandwiches adds Target to its roster of national retailers
Nestlé and Krispy Kreme unveil Quality Street Christmas collab
Krispy Kreme and Quality Street have teamed up to turn two iconic chocolates into irresistible festive doughnuts. Is this a new collaborative trend?
Unilever sets new date for ice cream demerger
A new date has been announced for The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s demerger and share consolidation
Barry Callebaut revenue up 49% despite rapid sales decline
Barry Callebaut’s full-year earnings reveal a sharp drop in volumes but a surge in revenue. What does this mean for the chocolate industry and its customers?
Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey - How chocolate giants are coping with price hikes
The largest players in food are making bold decisions in an effort to boost growth
Mondelēz’s travel retail playbook: A blueprint for sweets and snacks success
Travel retail is no longer just about luxury - confectionery is taking off. Discover how Mondelēz is turning airports into brand-building playgrounds
Hershey Q3 earnings: Sales rise but profits plunge amid cost pressures
The confectionery giant beat expectations in Q3, but soaring costs and shrinking profits reveal deeper industry troubles
Candy Warehouse files for bankruptcy
Candy Warehouse’s sudden bankruptcy shocks the confectionery world just days before Halloween, exposing deeper troubles in the industry
Mondelēz rethinks new product development and distribution strategy as US consumers cut back on snacks
The snack giant will expand value offerings, boost innovation in better-for-you products and indulgent items, and refine promotions to reignite growth
Mondelēz toys with price cuts as choc sales melt
The snacking multinational is dealing with high cocoa prices
Hormel sells Justin’s brand to private equity firm
Founder Justin Gold and former CEO Peter Burns return to lead next phase of growth
Halloween at the White House: Tricks, treats & spooky tunes
President Trump and The First Lady are opening up the White House to celebrate scare season
Government shutdown threatens CPG brands tied to SNAP and WIC
As the shutdown nears its fourth week, the SNAP and WIC funding crisis is rippling through retail supply chains, jeopardizing access to food and CPG category stability
Nestlé, Mars, Unilever, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: The big CPG shake-up continues
From Nestlé’s mass layoffs to Kraft Heinz mega demerger, global CPGs are making bold moves to survive shifting consumer demands and financial pressure
Food and drink split on sustainability progress, exclusive survey reveals
Looking back at our Sustainable September initiative, where does the food and drink industry thrive and fall?
What Unilever can learn from Froneri’s success in ice cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s biggest global rival has gone from strength to strength in the face of market challenges – here’s how the Nestlé co-owned company drives growth
Twix debuts ‘Hallowmas’ to boost seasonal sales
With Halloween and Christmas driving peak confectionery sales, Twix introduces Hallowmas
Can Nestlé bounce back? New CEO charts bold path to revive growth
Philipp Navratil is shaking things up at Nestlé, but can he restore the company’s fortunes and inject much-needed growth?
Mondelēz trials paper packaging for Cadbury Heroes campaign
Cadbury Heroes gets a sustainable makeover as Mondelēz trials paper tubs
Coca-Cola beats expectations with strong Q3 revenue gains
Coca-Cola posts a strong Q3, with double-digit income growth
Retailers ‘scramble’ to comply with no-sweets SNAP laws
The payment system restructure could cost the industry $1.6 billion
Unilever ice cream demerger delayed
With just weeks remaining before its planned spin-off, the demerger of The Magnum Ice Cream Company has been postponed
Raw chocolate: The trend to watch
Raw and minimally-processed chocolate is bringing bold flavours, rustic textures, and transparency to the premium confectionery space
GLP-1 food boom: Market growth, big brands, and key challenges
GLP-1 fuels rapid food and beverage sector growth - but risks and costs mount
Mondelēz-backed Celleste Bio debuts cell-cultured chocolate-grade cocoa butter
The new ingredient is positioned as an ‘insurance policy’ against cocoa supply chain volatility and says the bio-identical ingredient could stabilize supply as climate change strains traditional crops
What’s hot in confectionery? Reese’s pumpkin, Nerds, Tim Tam and more…
From nostalgic formats to seasonal exclusives, confectionery brands are leaning into bold flavours, gifting appeal and multisensory experiences
The great color reckoning: America’s breakup with fake dyes
With US states set to ban or label synthetic dyes, Sensient CEO Paul Manning unpacks the economics, supply pressures and sensory science driving America’s shift to natural color
Cocoa-free chocolate production gets major investment boost
Foreverland’s cocoa-free chocolate, Choruba, is changing the confectionery game
Top 3 new food & beverage trends for 2026
Discover the top trends set to shape consumer choices and product development
Godiva’s cinematic short showcases new Masterpiece Collection
Revamped line offers three varieties and sizes, with accessible price points
Ferrero’s $100m+ sporting gamble
Ferrero bets big on sports with North American marketing blitz
Nestlé quits global climate alliance
Nestlé’s quiet exit from global methane-cutting alliance has sparked fresh scrutiny over its climate commitments
Ferrero launches first global sustainability campaign
The confectionery maker revealed all at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
Mars-Kellanova merger: Commission rumoured to be nearing approval
Mars’ blockbuster $35.9bn bid for Kellanova may get the EU’s green light, without concessions
The future of chocolate: Trends shaping a $129bn market
From creamy milk chocolate to functional dark varieties, the global chocolate market is evolving fast