News

Commodities

→

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

13-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors

Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors

09-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay

The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay

06-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Lindt cuts sales forecast as consumer spending slows

Lindt cuts sales forecast as consumer spending slows

30-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Partner Feature

→

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Paid for by Avebe

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

Paid for by European Union

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

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

Paid for by esarom

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

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

Paid for by European Union

Ingredients

→

Ghirardelli joins Dubai chocolate craze with new-look Squares

Ghirardelli joins Dubai chocolate craze with new-look Squares

16-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Protein boom powers confectionery growth

Protein boom powers confectionery growth

16-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

13-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ube exports have been suspended – why and what happens now?

Ube exports have been suspended – why and what happens now?

13-Oct-2026By Lisa Buckingham

Industry voices

→

Lindt ousts CEO in bid to reignite growth

Lindt ousts CEO in bid to reignite growth

19-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

13-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Big Food’s C-suite shake-up signals new era

Big Food’s C-suite shake-up signals new era

12-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Manufacturers

→

Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy

Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy

19-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Lindt ousts CEO in bid to reignite growth

Lindt ousts CEO in bid to reignite growth

19-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ghirardelli joins Dubai chocolate craze with new-look Squares

Ghirardelli joins Dubai chocolate craze with new-look Squares

16-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Why brands like PepsiCo are betting big on Halloween

Why brands like PepsiCo are betting big on Halloween

15-Oct-2026By Deniz Ataman

Markets

→

Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy

Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy

19-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Protein boom powers confectionery growth

Protein boom powers confectionery growth

16-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Are food and beverage brands stuck on repeat?

Are food and beverage brands stuck on repeat?

15-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Processing & packaging

→

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

13-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars’ vision for 2036: The trends set to transform food and nutrition

Mars’ vision for 2036: The trends set to transform food and nutrition

08-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis to take part in circular packaging trial

Mondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis to take part in circular packaging trial

01-Sep-2026By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk

Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk

15-Jul-2026By Donna Eastlake

R&D

→

Protein boom powers confectionery growth

Protein boom powers confectionery growth

16-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Are food and beverage brands stuck on repeat?

Are food and beverage brands stuck on repeat?

15-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ube exports have been suspended – why and what happens now?

Ube exports have been suspended – why and what happens now?

13-Oct-2026By Lisa Buckingham

Regulation & safety

→

Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

01-Oct-2026By René Floris, Chief Innovation Officer at NIZO

Confectionery fraud surges as manufacturers struggle to stay ahead

Confectionery fraud surges as manufacturers struggle to stay ahead

20-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Xanthan gum linked to gut inflammation, putting manufacturers on alert

Xanthan gum linked to gut inflammation, putting manufacturers on alert

19-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Cyberattacks surge as food and beverage becomes prime target

Cyberattacks surge as food and beverage becomes prime target

03-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Retail & shopper insights

→

Mars predicts a future of automated and immersive retail

Mars predicts a future of automated and immersive retail

06-Oct-2026By Deniz Ataman

Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

01-Oct-2026By René Floris, Chief Innovation Officer at NIZO

Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?

Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?

24-Sep-2026By Gill Hyslop