Top 5 innovations fuelling Ferrero’s growth - and what’s next
Ferrero is growing steadily, with new products and expanding brands helping to drive sales. How do we predict the pipeline to evolve?
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Industry, brace for change: Momentum builds behind Global Plastics Treaty
After negotiations failed to finalise a global treaty on plastic pollution last year, new hope is on the horizon
The ‘untapped potential’ of functional chocolate
Functional chocolate is stepping into the spotlight. Discover the ingredients, trends and early innovators reshaping the future of indulgence
Cocoa prices collapse following record highs
Cocoa prices plunge to two‑year low as surpluses reshape the market
From Godiva to Sweethearts, candy makers unwrap playful, premium and budget-friendly Valentine’s Day offerings
Following $5.2B in 2025 candy sales, brands are unveiling inventive products and campaigns to capture modern consumers’ hearts
Next big moves in Big Food
From megamergers to shocking splits, Big Food is reshaping itself at breakneck speed. So, who’s next?
Opinion
The line between snacking and confectionery is disappearing
Over time, the world’s biggest confectionery companies have rebranded their products as ‘snacks’. So what’s the problem?
Biggest confectionery companies 2026 announced
Who’s dominating the sector and who’s falling behind?
Big Food’s Big Deals: Nestlé, Mars, Barry Callebaut & more
Big Food is reshaping itself at record speed - from megadeals to dramatic divestments, here’s what’s driving the next wave of M&A in 2026
The future of confectionery: Innovations driving success in 2026
Discover how brands are reimagining indulgence and why the sweetest opportunities lie ahead
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
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?
Why premium confectionery is the sweet spot for growth
Premiumisation is driving double-digit growth in confectionery - what does this mean for manufacturers?
Top 5 Christmas confectionery trends 2025
Holidays are coming! Discover the confectionery trends driving festive sales in 2025
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
Confectionery market to hit $278bn by 2032 as candy sales surge
The confectionery market is entering a new growth phase, driven by evolving consumer preferences, seasonal demand, and innovation in non-chocolate formats
Ferrero’s $100m+ sporting gamble
Ferrero bets big on sports with North American marketing blitz
Ferrero launches first global sustainability campaign
The confectionery maker revealed all at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
TFWA 2025: Top 5 confectionery innovations from the show
From hazelnut Twix to halal Haribo, TFWA 2025 delivered a sweet showcase of innovation under the Cannes sun. Discover the top launches shaking up confectionery
Done deal: WK Kellogg now a subsidiary of Ferrero
Less than three months after the acquisition announcement, WK Kellogg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrero
Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions
From Kraft Heinz’s split to Mars and Kellanova’s mega-merger, the world’s biggest food brands are reshaping the industry
Opinion
First Mars, now Ferrero: Why confectioners are betting big on snacks
It’s not a one-off. Confectionery giants want in on snacks, and here’s why
It’s official: Ferrero buys Kellogg in $3bn deal
The rumours are true. Ferrero Group in Europe is acquiring cereals major WK Kellogg in North America
Ferrero reportedly closing in on $3bn Kellogg takeover
Italy’s Ferrero is nearing a deal to buy WK Kellogg in the US, sources say
New product development
What’s hot in confectionery? Ferrero and Cadbury land summer sizzlers
From thermochromic wrappers to nostalgic flavour mashups, the confectionery giants are doubling down on innovation this summer as creativity heats up
What’s hot in confectionery? New Product Development from Ritter Sport and Bazooka Candy
From Post Malone’s cookie collab to Kinder’s fun Funko SKUs, meet the latest confectionery launches disrupting the industry in 2025
Ferrero posts strong revenue growth despite cocoa price surge
The confectionary giant has seen off commodity price headwinds with strong revenue growth
How much progress has really been made on sustainable palm oil production?
As Ferrero is applauded for its efforts in sourcing sustainable palm oil, Greenpeace says the rest of the industry has a long way to go
Chasing China: Ferrero says freshness and flavours key to ensure lasting power for chocolate brands
Chocolate giant Ferrero believes that freshness and flavour variety are key factors for chocolate brands to ensure lasting power in the China market, with product innovations needing to be both diverse and unique.
How is Ferrero balancing M&A growth with packaging sustainability?
A strong acquisition strategy is fuelling growth at Ferrero. But inevitably, with that growth comes more packaging. How is the confectionery major working to decouple the two?
Sustainability
Ferrero reports solid progress towards sustainability targets
Ferrero said the release of its 15th Sustainability Report demonstrates considerable progress across its key sustainability pillars: protecting the Environment, Sourcing Ingredients Responsibly, Promoting Responsible Consumption, and Empowering People.
World Cocoa Conference 2024
Oxfam slams large chocolate companies at World Cocoa Conference
Against a backdrop of cocoa topping $11,000 per metric ton on the futures market for the first time last week, Oxfam says its experts will be highlighting the discrepancies in farmgate price at this week’s World Cocoa Conference (WCC) in Brussels (21-24...
NPD
US consumers vote Ferrero’s Kinder Chocolate ‘Product of the Year’
Ferrero’s Kinder Chocolate has been voted the 2024 Product of the Year Winner in the Chocolate category, chosen by 40,000 US shoppers in a national survey conducted by Kantar Group, a global data, insights, and consulting company.
News
Cargill Worksop workers vote to strike
Employees at the Cargill's Worksop site in Nottinghamshire have voted in favour of walking out following a pay dispute.
‘Buying deforestation-free should not be a choice’: Ferrero ‘well placed’ to comply with EUDR, but sector challenges remain
Ferrero Group considers itself well prepared for the EU Deforestation Regulation, which will apply to its palm oil and cocoa supply chains. But potential challenges and unintended consequences could threaten its effectiveness, suggests Francesco...
M&As
Ferrara Candy Company to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company
Ferrara Candy Company has made an agreement to buy Jelly Belly Candy Company, the Chicago-headquartered company announced in a media statement.
R&D
Ferrero invests in Chicago with new confectionery R&D labs
Ferrero North America, part of the global company the Ferrero Group, has opened a new Innovation Center and North America R&D Labs in Chicago.
Current energy costs challenge Burton’s biscuit sustainability journey
Burton’s Foods - now operating as Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK) under a Ferrero-related company - enlisted 42 Technology (42T) to investigate the feasibility of replacing its gas-fired ovens with electric ovens to help cut its carbon emissions.
Sustainability
Ferrero aims to be a ‘force for good’ in latest Cocoa Charter Progress Report
Confectionery giant Ferrero has released its latest annual Cocoa Charter Progress Report, claiming ‘significant progress in the company’s efforts to ‘source cocoa responsibly.’
Seasonal
Brach’s new global flavours add to spring awakening
Brach’s is broadening its horizons beyond its own territory this spring by taking fans on a flavour journey with its first-ever globally-inspired jelly beans.
Financial results
Ferrero’s turnover up 10%, annual results reveal
Ferrero International has posted a €14 billion turnover ($14.92bn), up 10.4% over the previous year (€12.7 billion), according to the Group’s fiscal year 2021-2022 results.
Valentine's Day
The one where Brach's introduces limited-edition Friends’ Conversation Hearts
America’s #1 conversation heart brand has teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to spark a connection and conversation among ‘friends’ this season.
Ferrero snaps up major US ice cream brands
The Ferrero Group has bought Wells Enterprises, maker of ice cream brands Blue Bunny and Bomb Pop, the two parties have announced.
Seasonal
Ferrero launches Christmas lineup with Kinder countdown calendar
Ferrero's 2022 holiday product lineup is set to spread holiday cheer for confectionery lovers no matter the occasion.
NPD
Fannie May ramps up the indulgence factor with two new innovations
US premium chocolate brand Fannie May has announced the launch of ‘two new decadent innovations’ in time for the winter season.
Appointments
The Ferrero Group appoints Alanna Cotton to head US business
Cotton joins the company as President and Chief Business Officer of Ferrero North America to support its global business strategy of strengthening its position in the sweet packaged food category.
R&D
Ferrero to consolidate R&D teams with new Innovation Centre in Chicago
New confectionery and sweet packaged foods products will be developed in the new 45,000 square foot Innovation Center in Chicago's Marshall Field and Company Building, which will also bring together Ferrero teams from across the US.
Health & safety
Ferrero factory linked to Salmonella outbreak set to reopen
The Italian confectionery giant said the plant will be operational in the coming weeks after undergoing a deep clean.
Production
Ferrero invests in new Bloomington plant to produce Kinder Bueno for US market
Ferrero North America has announced plans to invest up to $214.4m to expand its chocolate processing and product manufacturing plant in Bloomington, Illinois.