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Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions

Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions

12-Sep-2025By Donna Eastlake

First Mars, now Ferrero: Why confectioners are betting big on snacks

First Mars, now Ferrero: Why confectioners are betting big on snacks

16-Jul-2025By Flora Southey

It’s official: Ferrero buys Kellogg in $3bn deal

It’s official: Ferrero buys Kellogg in $3bn deal

10-Jul-2025By Flora Southey

Ferrero reportedly closing in on $3bn Kellogg takeover

Ferrero reportedly closing in on $3bn Kellogg takeover

10-Jul-2025By Flora Southey

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Making a meaningful impact through ethical and sustainable cocoa production

Making a meaningful impact through ethical and sustainable cocoa production

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European-quality chocolates reshape the market with local production and competitive pricing

European-quality chocolates reshape the market with local production and competitive pricing

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The sweet spot: 100% indulgence with cost-effective, natural confectionery ingredients

The sweet spot: 100% indulgence with cost-effective, natural confectionery ingredients

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The growing trend of personalization in confectionery

The growing trend of personalization in confectionery

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Haribo

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Gummies go bold as new textures, flavors and formats transform the aisle

Gummies go bold as new textures, flavors and formats transform the aisle

20-May-2025By Deniz Ataman

What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Haribo to BonBon Swedish Candy Co

What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Haribo to BonBon Swedish Candy Co

30-Apr-2025By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

Pucker up: Haribo pursues sour-led multipack trend in APAC to attract younger consumers

Pucker up: Haribo pursues sour-led multipack trend in APAC to attract younger consumers

05-Sep-2024By Pearly Neo

Haribo and Lidl unite once more

Haribo and Lidl unite once more

23-May-2024By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

Hershey

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Hershey warns tariffs and higher cocoa costs will take a toll in back half of 2025

Hershey warns tariffs and higher cocoa costs will take a toll in back half of 2025

31-Jul-2025By Elizabeth Crawford

7 dos and don’ts for confectionery innovation in 2025

7 dos and don’ts for confectionery innovation in 2025

04-Jul-2025By Jess Spiring

Past the PFAS deadline: Hershey’s dual lawsuits highlight rising risk for snack brands

Past the PFAS deadline: Hershey’s dual lawsuits highlight rising risk for snack brands

01-Jul-2025By Gill Hyslop

Lindt & Sprungli

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What’s hot in confectionery? Lindt, Bubs and Party Rings cake

What’s hot in confectionery? Lindt, Bubs and Party Rings cake

03-Sep-2025By Nicholas Robinson

De-risking cocoa: The chocolate giants leaning into novel technologies

De-risking cocoa: The chocolate giants leaning into novel technologies

26-Aug-2025By Flora Southey

Gluten-free market to hit $13.67bn by 2030

Gluten-free market to hit $13.67bn by 2030

07-Aug-2025By Donna Eastlake

Top most valuable food brands 2025 announced

Top most valuable food brands 2025 announced

06-Aug-2025By Donna Eastlake

Lotte

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Lotte Confectionery founder dies

Lotte Confectionery founder dies

20-Jan-2020By Anthony Myers

Lotte confectionery announces major push in Japan with almost $1.2bn investment

Lotte confectionery announces major push in Japan with almost $1.2bn investment

10-Jan-2019By Anthony Myers

Lotte Confectionery partners with DKSH to expand in Singapore

Lotte Confectionery partners with DKSH to expand in Singapore

20-Aug-2018By Douglas Yu

Mars

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What’s hot in confectionery? Honey roasted M&Ms, Party Rings and more

What’s hot in confectionery? Honey roasted M&Ms, Party Rings and more

17-Sep-2025By Nicholas Robinson

Mars, PepsiCo and ADM join forces to advance ag-tech

Mars, PepsiCo and ADM join forces to advance ag-tech

12-Sep-2025By Donna Eastlake

Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions

Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions

12-Sep-2025By Donna Eastlake

Mars-Kellanova: Merger update

Mars-Kellanova: Merger update

05-Sep-2025By Donna Eastlake

Mondelez International

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Mondelēz bets on collaborations as M&A costs climb

Mondelēz bets on collaborations as M&A costs climb

04-Sep-2025By Elizabeth Crawford

Cadbury Christmas preview: Mondelēz rolls out big new range

Cadbury Christmas preview: Mondelēz rolls out big new range

27-Aug-2025By Nicholas Robinson

What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury Christmas, Nestlé bakes and more…

What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury Christmas, Nestlé bakes and more…

05-Aug-2025By Nicholas Robinson

Mondelēz sees jump in revenue growth, driven by pricing

Mondelēz sees jump in revenue growth, driven by pricing

30-Jul-2025By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Nestle

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Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke resigns amid CEO scandal

Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke resigns amid CEO scandal

17-Sep-2025By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé investors demand early exit of chairman Paul Bulcke amid CEO scandal

Nestlé investors demand early exit of chairman Paul Bulcke amid CEO scandal

15-Sep-2025By Donna Eastlake

Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions

Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions

12-Sep-2025By Donna Eastlake

Perfetti Van Melle

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New confectionery releases this holiday season

New confectionery releases this holiday season

04-Dec-2024By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

2024's top confectionery flavour trends

2024's top confectionery flavour trends

07-Aug-2024By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

Airheads debuts underwater candy vending machine

Airheads debuts underwater candy vending machine

12-Jun-2024By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe

Cocoa investors request major chocolate companies pay farmers more

Cocoa investors request major chocolate companies pay farmers more

28-May-2024By Anthony Myers

Yildiz Holding

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Chocolate brands cash in on America’s largest candy and snack trade show

Chocolate brands cash in on America’s largest candy and snack trade show

17-May-2024By Anthony Myers

pladis completes integration of GODIVA chocolates, with Steve Lesnard as president

pladis completes integration of GODIVA chocolates, with Steve Lesnard as president

08-Apr-2024By Anthony Myers

Nigeria’s leading biscuit company rebrands to capitalize on the global recognition of McVitie’s

Nigeria’s leading biscuit company rebrands to capitalize on the global recognition of McVitie’s

05-Mar-2024By Gill Hyslop