Chocolate has a new problem. And it’s not cocoa prices
Rising temperatures are hitting chocolate demand, forcing manufacturers to rethink products, formats and sales strategies
Commodities
Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027
What’s next for food and beverage? Explore the consumer trends powering the next wave of innovation and new product development
Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors
Chocolate producer’s transition into complete product solutions is designed to unlock growth, but investors remain unconvinced
The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay
Climate change, ageing plantations and fragile supply chains are putting cocoa under unprecedented pressure. The industry’s response could determine the future of chocolate itself
Lindt cuts sales forecast as consumer spending slows
Confectionery giant cuts 2026 sales growth forecast after weaker-than-expected demand, but confidence in long-term strategy remains
Chocolate giant sets up base near Magnum Ice Cream
Chocolate and cocoa producer, Barry Callebaut, has moved into a cutting-edge food tech hub at Colworth Science Park as it looks to strengthen its work with Magnum.
Pladis sales pass £3.3bn but profits take a hit
Pladis doubles down on growth, investing in brands, manufacturing networks and sustainable ambitions
Mondelēz sustainability scheme goes solo: Is this the new industry standard?
Harmony project enters a new era as it becomes an independent certification. But, could it become the new industry standard?
Mars’ cocoa strategy centers around new tech and cloning
Mars’ next phase of cocoa sustainability puts productivity, technology and climate resilience at the forefront
Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?
The weather event could be the largest since the 19th century
General Mills, Kellanova, Mars and McKee Foods sue sugar producers over alleged price-fixing
The food companies’ lawsuit alleges sugar producers used nonpublic competitor data to fix, raise and maintain granulated-sugar prices for years
Barry Callebaut and Arla launch ambitious decarbonisation plan
World’s biggest chocolate maker partners with dairy giant to target Scope 3 emissions
British EUDR? UK government to introduce anti-deforestation rules
The proposal will affect imports from around the world, including coffee, cocoa, soy and palm oil
Opinion
Hershey’s next move: Rebuilding trust after cocoa cuts controversy
Hershey cut cocoa and stirred up a crisis. A viral takedown from the Reese heir has exposed a deeper clash over taste, trust and the cost of cheapening chocolate
Barry Callebaut sharpens strategy amid cocoa volatility
Barry Callebaut shifts strategy with new Focus for Growth plan
Confectionery trends: Balancing better-for-you and indulgence
Barry Callebaut bets on cocoa-free chocolate
The launch of ChoViva in North America at the Sweets & Snacks Expo last week reflects a growing push to diversify beyond traditional cocoa amid climate and pricing pressures
Confectionery trends: Balancing better-for-you trends and indulgence
Cracks in chocolate’s ‘affordable luxury’ status could signal broader shopper shifts
Chocolate is still growing in dollars, but the real story is what unit declines and demographic shifts may reveal about changing confection preferences
From Nestlé to Mondelēz, alt chocolate is gaining real ground
When the biggest names in the business get on board, it’s a clear sign the trend has legs
Amazonian cocoa’s untapped health benefits revealed
Could cocoa fermentation be doing more than shaping flavour? New research hints at untapped nutritional potential in Amazonian beans
Sales stall, shares fall: What’s next for Barry Callebaut?
Barry Callebaut’s size has long been its strength. But with volumes down and shares under pressure, cracks are starting to show
Mars steps up push for net zero cocoa at scale
Mars invests in regenerative farming as it ramps up efforts to hit net zero by 2050
Barry Callebaut profits up 66% but sales slump continues
Strong cash flow and rising profits mask ongoing operational pressures in Barry Callebaut’s latest results, raising questions about what recovery will really look like for the chocolate industry
Up the food chain
Celleste Bio CEO on the urgency of cultivating chocolate’s ‘magic’ ingredient - as missiles fall
Scaling biotech ingredients for a sector under strain is a hard. Doing it while conflict closes in is even harder
Big Food’s high‑stakes race to reformulate
From regulation changes to supply chain pressures, reformulation is reshaping Big Food – fast
Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, Hershey & Tony’s Chocolonely join Cocoa Coalition
Global confectionery giants join NGOs and major retailers to create UK Cocoa Coalition
Cocoa prices climb following market collapse
Cocoa prices climb as supply expectations shift and demand struggles to recover
Nestlé bets big on cocoa-free chocolate: Inside its new launch
The final confectionery giant to invest in alternative cocoa is now the first to launch a permanent product
Chocolate without trees? The science racing to reinvent cocoa
From cacao cells grown in bioreactors to fermentation-built chocolate flavours, scientists and startups are experimenting with ways to produce cocoa ingredients without growing cacao trees
Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates
As conflict disrupts key trade routes and energy supplies, the confectionery sector is among the first to feel the strain. How vulnerable are manufacturers, and what can be done to protect the industry?
The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift
From rising innovation to shifting consumer demands, chocolate is entering a new era
Cocoa whiplash: How a record price spike turned into a demand slump
The market has swung from historic shortage to surplus projections for 2025/26 in under two years
Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?
The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat
Cocoa alternatives won’t fix chocolate’s pricing problem
Reformulation may steady margins, but unless manufacturers tackle cocoa’s income gap at source, volatility will keep coming back
Mars, Mondelēz, Nestlé, Hershey, and Lindt team up to transform future of cocoa
The world’s biggest chocolate makers are working together to futureproof cocoa and support growers
Cocoa prices collapse following record highs
Cocoa prices plunge to two‑year low as surpluses reshape the market
Are falling cocoa prices giving an edge to small choc players?
Key players in chocolate already have the year’s cocoa supply locked in. But smaller players may not
Climate crisis pushes global food system to breaking point
As climate change intensifies the global food system is being stretched to its limits. Can real‑time data and rapid response strategies help manufacturers stay ahead?
Mondelēz’s CoLab Tech accelerator shines light on the biggest stress points facing the global snack system
As the company reopens applications for its R&D-led accelerator, the focus areas highlight mounting pressure around climate resilience, packaging constraints and shifting consumer expectations
Nestlé ramps up regenerative agriculture with global partnerships
Nestlé’s new sustainability partnerships could redefine regenerative agriculture for the wider industry
Will cocoa prices remain low?
Right now, the dizzying price spikes of the past two years have largely disappeared
Chocolate is front-running US-Canada trade breakdown
As US-Canada tariffs grind on with no obvious exit, chocolate makers are quietly redrawing supply chains and exposing a deeper fault line running through food
Barry Callebaut: The rumoured split that could change chocolate
Could Barry Callebaut’s next move reshape the future of chocolate and snacks?
Sugar, stocks and scrutiny: Mondelez, Kraft and General Mills caught in Trump’s nutrition reset
The market reaction to Donald Trump’s dietary overhaul isn’t about kale versus cookies – it’s about whether Washington has finally decided the packaged food sector needs firmer rules, not friendlier guidance
As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment
Why ‘climate-proof’ cacao start-up Kokomodo is hedging its bets on an increasingly stronger future for cell cultured cocoa
Barry Callebaut reportedly planning cocoa split
Rumours of a major Barry Callebaut shake‑up are swirling, and the cocoa market could feel the impact
EUDR delay confirmed
The deforestation regulation’s postponement comes after a year of political wrangling
Can AI solve the cocoa crisis? Barry Callebaut is betting on it
Barry Callebaut partners with NotCo AI and Planet A Foods to tackle soaring cocoa prices and regulatory hurdles, leveraging digital formulation tools to future‑proof chocolate
Nestlé strips ‘chocolate’ from iconic bars as cocoa costs soar
Rising cocoa costs are forcing confectionery giants to rethink recipes and product labelling
Alternative cocoa: Ways confectionery’s most under-threat ingredient is being replaced
Chocolate makers has been significantly impacted by the cocoa crisis. Ingredient innovation offers a solution
Cocoa, coffee, and wine won’t survive with climate cooling alone
Climate cooling isn’t enough to save cocoa, wine, and coffee – industry needs to do more to protect these crops for the future