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Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, Hershey & Tony’s Chocolonely join Cocoa Coalition

Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, Hershey & Tony’s Chocolonely join Cocoa Coalition

26-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Cocoa prices climb following market collapse

Cocoa prices climb following market collapse

18-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé bets big on cocoa-free chocolate: Inside its new launch

Nestlé bets big on cocoa-free chocolate: Inside its new launch

10-Mar-2026By Flora Southey

Chocolate without trees? The science racing to reinvent cocoa

Chocolate without trees? The science racing to reinvent cocoa

10-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

Promotional features

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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

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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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Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, Hershey & Tony’s Chocolonely join Cocoa Coalition

Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, Hershey & Tony’s Chocolonely join Cocoa Coalition

26-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

25-Mar-2026By Natasha Spencer

Cocoa prices climb following market collapse

Cocoa prices climb following market collapse

18-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

The raisin squeeze: Iran tensions expose a fragile ingredient supply chain

The raisin squeeze: Iran tensions expose a fragile ingredient supply chain

18-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

Industry voices

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Nestlé under Navratil: The fight to stay ahead

Nestlé under Navratil: The fight to stay ahead

23-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ozempic’s chocolate contradiction: Indulgence isn’t disappearing, it’s trading up

Ozempic’s chocolate contradiction: Indulgence isn’t disappearing, it’s trading up

16-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop

The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink

The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink

13-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Manufacturers

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Texture innovation: Confectionery’s next frontier

Texture innovation: Confectionery’s next frontier

31-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Unilever spins-off food as McCormick megamerger confirmed

Unilever spins-off food as McCormick megamerger confirmed

31-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Unilever says McCormick deal could close today

Unilever says McCormick deal could close today

31-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Unilever joins Big Food shake-up

Unilever joins Big Food shake-up

30-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Markets

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Unilever says McCormick deal could close today

Unilever says McCormick deal could close today

31-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Confectionery sales surge as market races towards $295bn

Confectionery sales surge as market races towards $295bn

27-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ferrero’s Bold Snacks deal signals strategy shift

Ferrero’s Bold Snacks deal signals strategy shift

19-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Processing & packaging

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The packaging crisis about to hit food and beverage

The packaging crisis about to hit food and beverage

16-Mar-2026By Flora Southey

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

R&D

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Texture innovation: Confectionery’s next frontier

Texture innovation: Confectionery’s next frontier

31-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

25-Mar-2026By Natasha Spencer

What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury refresh, Potter Peeps and beauty cakes

What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury refresh, Potter Peeps and beauty cakes

19-Mar-2026By Nicholas Robinson

Regulation & safety

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Seed oils are out, avocado oil is in – and snack brands are leading the switch

Seed oils are out, avocado oil is in – and snack brands are leading the switch

18-Mar-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink

The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink

13-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

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

Retail & shopper insights

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200‑decision myth collapses – what next for manufacturers?

200‑decision myth collapses – what next for manufacturers?

11-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Treating culture drives US confectionery sales

Treating culture drives US confectionery sales

10-Mar-2026By Deniz Ataman

Why Lay’s, Oreo and M&M’s are engineering consumer experiences

Why Lay’s, Oreo and M&M’s are engineering consumer experiences

10-Mar-2026By Gill Hyslop