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Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

06-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift

The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift

04-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Cocoa whiplash: How a record price spike turned into a demand slump

Cocoa whiplash: How a record price spike turned into a demand slump

03-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?

Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?

03-Mar-2026By Pearly Neo

Promotional features

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Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

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Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

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2026 confectionery trends: Pineapple set to be flavour of the year

2026 confectionery trends: Pineapple set to be flavour of the year

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Finding the sweet spot: Confectionery in EU balances tradition and innovation

Finding the sweet spot: Confectionery in EU balances tradition and innovation

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Ingredients

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Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

06-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

The clean label chocolate revolution has begun

The clean label chocolate revolution has begun

05-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift

The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift

04-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Cocoa whiplash: How a record price spike turned into a demand slump

Cocoa whiplash: How a record price spike turned into a demand slump

03-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

Industry voices

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Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

06-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory chief: “I was told being a woman would hold me back”

Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory chief: “I was told being a woman would hold me back”

06-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

DGA sweetener warning sparks industry pushback

DGA sweetener warning sparks industry pushback

17-Feb-2026By Deniz Ataman

Manufacturers

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Buffett bets on Kraft Heinz as shock split suspended

Buffett bets on Kraft Heinz as shock split suspended

06-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mondelēz’s meteoric rise: The strategy behind the superpower

Mondelēz’s meteoric rise: The strategy behind the superpower

03-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ferrero’s next move: Reshaping confectionery and snacking

Ferrero’s next move: Reshaping confectionery and snacking

02-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars launches Impact Fund with cocoa farmers first to benefit

Mars launches Impact Fund with cocoa farmers first to benefit

27-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake

Markets

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Blurred lines: Confectionery and sports nutrition collide in snacking revolution

Blurred lines: Confectionery and sports nutrition collide in snacking revolution

25-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy

20-Feb-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Why Nestlé is selling ice cream to Froneri

Why Nestlé is selling ice cream to Froneri

20-Feb-2026By Teodora Lyubomirova

Processing & packaging

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Crack it, snack it, recycle it: Packaging that’ll rule 2026

Crack it, snack it, recycle it: Packaging that’ll rule 2026

16-Jan-2026By Gill Hyslop

The AI revolution sweeping food and drink

The AI revolution sweeping food and drink

07-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

Cocoa at risk: How the chocolate industry can futureproof supply

Cocoa at risk: How the chocolate industry can futureproof supply

27-Nov-2025By Donna Eastlake

Gluten-free gets festive: Why Christmas is the category’s biggest opportunity yet

Gluten-free gets festive: Why Christmas is the category’s biggest opportunity yet

07-Nov-2025By Donna Eastlake

R&D

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What’s hot in confectionery? Hotel Chocolat, Lindt, Butterfinger and more…

What’s hot in confectionery? Hotel Chocolat, Lindt, Butterfinger and more…

05-Mar-2026By Nicholas Robinson

The clean label chocolate revolution has begun

The clean label chocolate revolution has begun

05-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé’s F1 move signals bold new brand strategy

05-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Regulation & safety

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RFK Jr targets food dyes, SNAP and UPFs in MAHA rally keynote

RFK Jr targets food dyes, SNAP and UPFs in MAHA rally keynote

03-Mar-2026By Deniz Ataman

‘Elevated’ arsenic in candy reveals industry-wide food safety and regulatory risks

‘Elevated’ arsenic in candy reveals industry-wide food safety and regulatory risks

29-Jan-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Preservative risk puts clean label in the spotlight

Preservative risk puts clean label in the spotlight

20-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

From dietary guidelines to cocoa shortages, pressure mounts on CPG brands

From dietary guidelines to cocoa shortages, pressure mounts on CPG brands

16-Jan-2026By Deniz Ataman

Retail & shopper insights

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The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift

The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift

04-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

5 trends powering chocolate’s $245bn boom

5 trends powering chocolate’s $245bn boom

16-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake

Permissible indulgence powers better‑for‑you boom

Permissible indulgence powers better‑for‑you boom

11-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake