News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
As the company reopens applications for its R&D-led accelerator, the focus areas highlight mounting pressure around climate resilience, packaging constraints and shifting consumer expectations
Right now, the dizzying price spikes of the past two years have largely disappeared
A challenging quarter puts added weight on Hein Schumacher to reassure customers, strengthen supply partnerships and rebuild momentum
Barry Callebaut shakes up its leadership as Hein Schumacher steps in during a pivotal moment for the world’s largest chocolate maker
As climate, disease and regulation strain global cocoa supply, manufacturers are turning to low‑cocoa and cocoa‑free innovations to protect margins and future-proof their portfolios
As US-Canada tariffs grind on with no obvious exit, chocolate makers are quietly redrawing supply chains and exposing a deeper fault line running through food
Could Barry Callebaut’s next move reshape the future of chocolate and snacks?
Why ‘climate-proof’ cacao start-up Kokomodo is hedging its bets on an increasingly stronger future for cell cultured cocoa
Could dark chocolate become the next big anti‑ageing ingredient? New research suggests it might, and the opportunities for brands are huge
Rumours of a major Barry Callebaut shake‑up are swirling, and the cocoa market could feel the impact
The deforestation regulation’s postponement comes after a year of political wrangling
Barry Callebaut partners with NotCo AI and Planet A Foods to tackle soaring cocoa prices and regulatory hurdles, leveraging digital formulation tools to future‑proof chocolate
Chocolate makers has been significantly impacted by the cocoa crisis. Ingredient innovation offers a solution
Chocolate is changing fast - premium indulgence, health-driven treats, and even cocoa-free innovations are rewriting the rulebook
Climate shocks, farmer shortages, and price volatility threaten chocolate’s future, but innovation and sustainability offer a solution
The landmark deforestation regulation is a step closer to being postponed following a vote in European Parliament
With cocoa costs spiraling, Briess is pitching malted barley flour as a reliable, clean label lifeline for bakers and snack makers
Nestlé is exploring cutting-edge genomics and sustainable sourcing to safeguard cocoa supplies
The cocoa crisis is forcing chocolate manufacturers to rethink everything - from sourcing and compliance to innovation and consumer trust
The EU council has backed a year-long delay of the landmark regulation
Cocoa-free chocolate is reshaping the confectionery landscape. But will consumers buy in?
Consumer Brands Association urges further tariff rollbacks on products like palm oil and tin mill steel
Barry Callebaut explores cocoa alternatives amid rising costs and climate pressure
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?
The snacking multinational is dealing with high cocoa prices
In a dramatic pivot, the EU’s anti-deforestation law looks like it will be pushed back for some, and reworked for all. Here’s a timeline to help with the whiplash
Looking back at our Sustainable September initiative, where does the food and drink industry thrive and fall?
Events on the ground in producing countries will have significant effects on prices
Raw and minimally-processed chocolate is bringing bold flavours, rustic textures, and transparency to the premium confectionery space
Downstream operators will not be required to submit due diligence statements
Lawmakers are beginning to voice opposition to any potential delay of the groundbreaking legislation
The confectionery maker revealed all at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
From creamy milk chocolate to functional dark varieties, the global chocolate market is evolving fast
Cocoa prices have finally cooled after a historic surge - but will the calm last?
The Environment Commissioner hopes lawmakers will agree to postpone the deforestation regulation yet another year
Black pod disease is the latest infection to impact production of the beloved bean
Sustainable September
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM are partnering to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture - boosting soil health, crop resilience and sustainability
A breakthrough in cocoa fermentation could finally deliver consistent, high-quality flavour every time
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
From Oreo x Reese’s to Biscoff tie-ups, partnerships are delivering the consumer buzz and sales lift that price cuts and big-ticket acquisitions no longer guarantee
Sustainability September
Extreme weather is devastating crops and driving up food prices. Can innovation save global food security?
From labour shortages to climate chaos, the food and beverage industry is fighting fires on all fronts
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
Functional confectionery is booming. Find out which ingredients are driving the trend
Confectionery is getting a makeover, and it’s happening fast. Discover how brands are reformulating for healthy indulgence in our free webinar on 23 September 2025
Amid a cocoa crisis, the biggest names in chocolate are working to futureproof supply
The KitKat and Aero maker hopes to yield more chocolate from fewer cocoa fruits
A new guidance document has clarified several key parts of the EUDR
Manufacturers brace for tighter ingredient supplies, rising costs, and supply chain disruption by Q4
ChAI is embracing AI to help FMCG companies deal with dramatic fluctuations in raw material prices