Top 5 Christmas confectionery trends 2025
Holidays are coming! Discover the confectionery trends driving festive sales in 2025
Haribo
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
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
Sweets & Snacks Expo
Gummies go bold as new textures, flavors and formats transform the aisle
From peelable formats, contrasting textures and flavor fusions, gummy brands are delivering experiential snacking
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Haribo to BonBon Swedish Candy Co
From new fizz-in-the-mouth candy to a tropical limited edition, meet the latest confectionery launches shaking up the shelves in 2025
Pucker up: Haribo pursues sour-led multipack trend in APAC to attract younger consumers
Global gummies specialist firm Haribo believes that a combined focus on sour flavours and variety packs will be its route to attracting more teenage and young adult consumers to the brand in the APAC region.
Haribo and Lidl unite once more
Are the two leaders, one in the global sweets space and one in the budget supermarket arena, back for good?
Brexit
Haribo confectionery hit by HGV driver shortage in UK
German firm said it was having trouble getting its products to customers in the UK, leading to a potential shortage on the shelves of Jelly babies, gummy bears and mini-fried eggs.
Investment
Haribo to build massive confectionery factory in Wisconsin
German candy maker Haribo has announced plans to construct a new North American factory in Wisconsin that is set to become one of the largest confectionery facilities in the country creating 385 jobs then up to 4,200 ‘indirect jobs’ upon completion.