What’s hot in confectionery? Reese’s pumpkin, Nerds, Tim Tam and more…
From nostalgic formats to seasonal exclusives, confectionery brands are leaning into bold flavours, gifting appeal and multisensory experiences
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Cocoa-free chocolate production gets major investment boost
Foreverland’s cocoa-free chocolate, Choruba, is changing the confectionery game
The future of chocolate: Trends shaping a $129bn market
From creamy milk chocolate to functional dark varieties, the global chocolate market is evolving fast
Top confectionery trends for 2026
Top trends driving innovation in confectionery include personalisation, premiumisation, and ultra-limited editions
Nestlé’s Christmas 2025 NPD: KitKat Gingerbread, Green Triangle bar
Nestlé confectionery has unwrapped a broad Christmas 2025 range, featuring seasonal flavours, gifting formats and shareable packs. Sustainability and retail exclusives also return to the line-up
TFWA 2025: Top 5 confectionery innovations from the show
From hazelnut Twix to halal Haribo, TFWA 2025 delivered a sweet showcase of innovation under the Cannes sun. Discover the top launches shaking up confectionery
How Gen Z made Free From the flavor of modern wellness
Forget bland gluten-free loaves and chalky sugar-free chocolate. For Gen Z, Free From is culture, not compromise and it’s rewriting what health and indulgence look like
From Oreos to Ozempic: Inside the $100bn Free From race
Gluten-free cookies, sugar-free chocolate and GLP-1 diets are colliding. The world’s biggest food makers are scrambling to stay relevant
Taste trumps all in functional food and beverage
Consumers are spending big on health-boosting foods and drinks, but flavour is still the dealbreaker
Candy crush: 5 ways confectionery is staying sweet amid pricing pressure
Consumers may be under financial pressure, but candy remains one of the most resilient categories in the store
Functional gummy mania sends confectionery sales soaring
Functional gummies are exploding in popularity - blending indulgence with wellness, and appealing to everyone from Gen Z to Boomers
What’s hot in confectionery? Honey roasted M&Ms, Party Rings and more
From festive formats and clean-label protein snacks to nostalgic flavour mashups, the latest wave of NPD is reshaping how consumers snack, share and celebrate
Mondelēz bets on collaborations as M&A costs climb
From Oreo x Reese’s to Biscoff tie-ups, partnerships are delivering the consumer buzz and sales lift that price cuts and big-ticket acquisitions no longer guarantee
What’s hot in confectionery? Lindt, Bubs and Party Rings cake
Nostalgia, texture and gifting appeal are just some of the key themes in this week’s new product development round-up
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Cadbury Christmas preview: Mondelēz rolls out big new range
Mondelēz International is ringing in the 2025 festive season with a dazzling array of new and returning treats from Cadbury, Toblerone and Oreo
How brands are reformulating for healthy indulgence
Confectionery is getting a makeover, and it’s happening fast. Discover how brands are reformulating for healthy indulgence in our free webinar on 23 September 2025
Artificial sweeteners still bitter? Natural fix shows promise
Scientists discover possible solution to ‘bitter’ taste in artificial sweeteners
De-risking cocoa: The chocolate giants leaning into novel technologies
Amid a cocoa crisis, the biggest names in chocolate are working to futureproof supply
Unilever’s Magnum Co. launches first new brand - and it’s not ice cream
Unilever’s soon-to-be demerged business wants to diversify beyond traditional ice cream formats
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What’s hot in confectionery? Skittles heat up, Mars Christmas and more
From sour innovations to festive indulgence, here’s a bumper haul of the latest new product development in confectionery
Ritter Sport taps pack variety and Dubai Chocolate craze for APAC push
Ritter Sport is leveraging the Dubai Chocolate craze and its expertise in multi-variety products to grow appeal with diverse consumer groups in APAC
Mars bets on CRISPR to save cocoa from climate chaos
Mars teams up with biotech firm Pairwise to futureproof cocoa crops using gene editing
Where will the cocoa supply of the future come from?
As yields decline in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, could beans come from elsewhere?
Gluten-free market to hit $13.67bn by 2030
Gluten-free is no longer niche. With the market growing fast, brands are racing to overcome production hurdles for new product development
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What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury Christmas, Nestlé bakes and more…
From bakery-inspired indulgence to non-HFSS innovation and ethical sourcing, confectionery and moving fast
Why creatine is the hottest ingredient in functional food and beverage
With a projected CAGR of 25.2%, creatine is a breakout ingredient in functional food and beverage
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What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury’s Bournville refresh and new lines
From spicy gummies to nostalgic dark chocolate, this week’s launches show how brands are blending bold formats with mass appeal
Food tech’s moment is here - let’s shape what comes next
As more consumers experience truly new foods, anticipation is rising for what’s ahead
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What’s hot in confectionery? Ferrero and Cadbury land summer sizzlers
From thermochromic wrappers to nostalgic flavour mashups, the confectionery giants are doubling down on innovation this summer as creativity heats up
Beyond sugar reduction: Protein Candy adds function and fun to better-for-you sweet set
With 14 grams of protein and only 4 grams of sugar, Protein Candy promises better performance for consumers and retailers
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What’s hot in confectionery? Nerds tie-up, Rowntree’s goes soft and more…
From a new twist on two classics to a ‘nerdy’ tie-up, confectionery new product development (NPD) is buzzing with activity
Sweets & Snacks Expo
Natural colors, nostalgic flavors drive cotton candy and marshmallow innovation
Clean labels and sensory play are reshaping the next confectionery wave
FBIF 2025
Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations
China’s Gen Z is driving candy innovation to blend wellness, tech, and emotion into a new wave of functional, expressive confections
Future Food-Tech Chicago
Exclusive: New high intensity sweetener that rivals monk fruit moves closer to launch
Elo Life Sciences begins field trials to produce monk fruit molecule in watermelons with a goal to launch a new high intensity sweetener juice and powder in 2026
One ingredient, one mission: reinventing cocoa
Sophisticated formulation strategies are stripping back their launches to single ingredients, sustainable stances and speciality ingredients
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What’s hot in confectionery? Harry Potter Haribo, Galaxy Dates and more…
What are the latest chocolate, gummi and candy launches on the market now? We reveal the biggest confectionery new product developments (NPD) this week
Snacking smarter, not less – what consumers really want
It’s the confectionery trend that appreciates a treat for what it is
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What’s hot in confectionery? Hershey, Mondelēz, Bazooka and more…
What are the latest global confectionery trends to hit the shelves this week? We reveal the biggest, sweetest innovations out there
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What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Mars and Hu
From an early look at Halloween candy to two on-point fruity flavours, meet the latest confectionery launches shaking up the shelves in 2025
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Haribo to BonBon Swedish Candy Co
From new fizz-in-the-mouth candy to a tropical limited edition, meet the latest confectionery launches shaking up the shelves in 2025
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Yorkie to Trolli
From Reese’s new flavour combinations to Percy Pigs making it stateside, discover the latest sweet treats on the block
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Hershey to Malley’s Chocolates
From Hershey’s cinnamon toast crunch collab to Stockley’s jam roly poly twist, meet the latest confectionery launches shaking up shelves in 2025
What’s hopping in the candy aisle this Easter? Store brand chocolates, Peeps and sour treats
Private label chocolates and low-cost favorites, like Peeps, are satisfying consumers’ sweet tooth and budgets this Spring holiday season
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Cadbury to Hi-Chew
From Cadbury’s Biscoff mashup to Hi-Chew’s tropical getaway mix, meet the latest confectionery launches shaking up shelves in 2025
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Sour Patch Kids to Chocolove
From glow-in-the-dark candy to a Brazilian functional chocolate brand launch, meet the latest confectionery launches disrupting the industry in 2025
Crunch, chew or dunk: The boldest cookies from Oreo, Tim Tam, Doughlicious & more
Cookies are evolving faster than ever, from nostalgic classics like Oreo and Tim Tam to bold new innovations like ranch-flavoured cookies and protein-packed dough
What’s hot in confectionery? New Product Development from Ritter Sport and Bazooka Candy
From Post Malone’s cookie collab to Kinder’s fun Funko SKUs, meet the latest confectionery launches disrupting the industry in 2025
Can cocoa flavouring solve the cocoa cost crisis?
Cocoa flavouring emerges as an ingredient replacement for the conventional chocolate component
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from M&M’s to Fulfil Protein
From Valentine’s collabs to fresh functionals, meet the latest confectionery launches disrupting the industry in 2025
Kid-friendly confectionery gets a functional upgrade
Meet the start-up striving to reimagine wellness by launching candy for children that can boost mood, aid sleep or relieve pain