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What’s Mars’ convenience store strategy for 2025?

The global confectionery giant revealed its upcoming plans at this year’s 2024 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) event.

Manufacturing for allergies and health during candy-focused holidays

New challenges and opportunities emerge due to the rise of allergen-free and better-for-you confectionery.

EUDR delay: Deforestation progress on hold

Chocolate leader Tony’s Chocolonely raises concerns about the European Commission’s decision to postpone the EUDR implementation date by 12 months.

Pursuing critical sustainable food production at COP16

How one Colombian chocolate ingredient company is backing purpose-driven chocolate and conversations at the 2024 United Nations event.

Milky Way opts for a can format to reduce plastic packaging

With a higher recyclability rate, cans provide a favourable alternative to plastic packaging and its accompanying pollution.

Donut brand Drumroll adds fuel to ‘rocket ship year’ with $3m in capital from 7 Mile Brands

Drumroll Snacks received $3 million in capital from CPG incubator 7 Mile Brands to fuel growth after a "rocket ship year," as the better-for-you sweet baked goods brand gears up to go after large national accounts like Whole Foods and Sprouts,...

Sweet innovation: Confectionery NPD at SIAL 2024

There was no shortage of confectionery innovation at SIAL in Paris this month: with innovation tapping into health and wellness trends, future flavors and more...

NICK's boasts it creates tasty, healthy, no-compromise treats that can compete with even the biggest brands. Pic: NICK's

Quick bites: Can a no-sugar-added snack truly be irresistible?

Continuing our series on disruptive startups, we explore the rise of NICK’s, a Swedish-style snack brand that’s making a splash on the US market by redefining diabetes- and keto-friendly treats that don’t skimp on taste. What’s the brand’s secret?