News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
In this ConfectioneryNews broadcast, we’ll explore the trends, technologies, and strategies transforming innovation and new product development across the sector. Join industry experts as they discuss how brands are identifying opportunities,...
From new wave indulgence and smarter sugar reduction to the growing influence of GLP-1 weight-management needs, we examine what’s changing now, what’s technically challenging and what successful reformulation looks like in the snack market of tomorrow.
The Summit is delivering excellent content and networking for the active, lifestyle and sports nutrition sectors. It will return on Monday 9 November, 2026 in London.
Discover the breakthroughs and business models that will define the future - and position your brand at the forefront of sustainable innovation.
Strategies for thriving in an era of extremes
Discover the strategies, technologies, and innovations that will define the next era of ingredient sourcing to help industy stay ahead.
What’s new and next in clean label?
From protein sodas and prebiotic soft drinks to texture-led satiety and simplified ingredients lists, we explore strong what functional beverage reformulation looks like now and where the rapidly growing sector is moving next.
Positive Nutrition is a world-leading series of broadcast events spotlighting the innovations and technologies central to the evolution of better-for-you food and drink.
In our latest broadcast, we’ll be diving into the next frontier of confectionery innovation through three powerful lenses – the consumer trends driving sales, the cutting edge technologies shaping production lines, and the creative breakthroughs...
This session dives into the fibre renaissance, spotlighting novel sources, prebiotic innovations and formulation strategies that make fibre-rich products more appealing and effective.
This session explores how nutrition can help maintain muscle mass, cognitive function, bone health and metabolic resilience.
Join us as we examine where innovation is happening, which health outcomes are gaining traction, and how brands can balance efficacy, regulation and consumer trust.
This broadcast explores the future of chocolate through three critical lenses - innovation, sustainability, and shifting consumer behaviours.
We explore what types of snacks - including categories, flavors, sizes, and nutritional profiles - modern shoppers want. We also look at what ingredients and diets are gaining traction, how marketing and merchandising is evolving and how brands and...
Weight Management: Food Innovation in the GLP-1 Era is a free digital summit on how GLP-1 drugs and satiety-inducing ingredients are reshaping weight management. Hear from experts on emerging science, consumer trends, and strategies to stay ahead.
As the food industry prioritises creating nutritious and tasty foods that support a healthier and more sustainable food system, Future Food-Tech’s European summit returns to London on September 24-25, to dig into the latest trends, innovations and...
Together with an expert lineup of speakers, we ask how industry can stay ahead in this fast-paced, exciting, and oh-so-sweet category.
Packaging is no longer just about containment – it’s a key player in sustainability, consumer engagement and regulatory compliance.
From by-products to breakthroughs, this session explores how food and beverage manufacturers can reduce waste, lower emissions and unlock new revenue by rethinking how ingredients are sourced, processed and reused.
Climate Smart Food is a free webinar series helping food and beverage manufacturers tackle climate risk with real-world strategies
Discover how agri-tech, data, and policy are reshaping how we grow, source and secure the world’s food.
The Growth Asia Summit returns from 15-17 July 2025 to once again explore the very latest market opportunities in the region that is driving the growth of the global food, beverage and nutrition industries – Asia! The summit will once again take place at...
In this webinar ConfectioneryNews will profile some of the key innovations in the sector that are being driven primarily by consumer trends.
In this webinar Confectionery News talks to key policymakers from the industry and civil society to see what we can learn from each other to make sure what we consume is ‘good for the planet’.
Future Food-Tech returns to the innovation hub of San Francisco on March 13-14, bringing leaders together from across the globe navigate the R&D, strategy and partnerships necessary to ensure a healthy & sustainable future through food.
The FoodNavigator Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series will take a look at the different facets of nutrition. It will consist of eight category focused sessions happening on Wednesdays between January 22, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and will...
Sustainable nutrition sits at the heart of a transition towards a less damaging global economy and a healthier future for people and planet. The Climate Smart Food Digital Summit will cover issues ranging from sustainable sourcing to food waste,...
With the new European Union Deforestation Regulation on the horizon, should the industry adopt a more responsible approach to procurement when sourcing cocoa beans and other ingredients? Our latest webinar follows the highly successful and informative...
Although there are three pieces of legislation to the bill: Deforestation; Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive; & Forced Labour Regulation, this latest ConfectioneryNews webinar will focus primarily on deforestation, which has been in force...
Providing an evolution of our prominent annual Sports & Active Nutrition Summit, this event will provide delegates with insights into the increasingly holistic and mass market view of the sports nutrition market.