Why chocolate goes wrong in baking
Chocolate leakage and uneven bake performance are often blamed on poor-quality chocolate, but the real problem frequently lies in ingredient performance and process consistency
Chocolate
Mars-Kellanova: What Brussels really decided about brand power
The EU cleared Mars’ $36bn Kellanova deal without conditions and its reasoning reveals how much bargaining power a brand really has left.
Nestlé breaks with 60 years of After Eight tradition
Nestlé is giving After Eight its biggest makeover in decades, expanding the iconic brand with new flavours and a modern look
Ferrara gives away Trolli-inspired trainers in bold new launch
Ferrara is turning up the heat with its latest Trolli launch, giving away Jeff Cole-designed trainers inspired by its new gummies
Hollywood snack collabs: Why movie tie-ins keep winning for CPG brands
Snacks are the biggest beneficiary of Hollywood-powered marketing, with 60% of consumers noticing brand collabs “often or always” and 68% saying they’ve purchased a co-branded or special edition product
The seasonal launch is dead. What comes next?
Faster trend cycles, retailer demands and shrinking product lifecycles are reshaping food and beverage innovation
From Mars to Intersnack: Are family dynasties becoming food’s new dealmakers?
As public markets keep discounting listed food companies, family-controlled giants are stepping in with the patience – and the premiums – to buy them
Nestlé kicks off Christmas countdown with festive Milkybar
Nestlé ramps up innovation with a new festive Milkybar
From Nestlé to Mars: Why Big Food is embracing contract manufacturing
Outsourcing becomes a priority as CPGs seek greater flexibility, speed and resilience
Mars turns mint supply risk into sustainability success
Mars shows how sustainable sourcing can strengthen supply chains with Shubh Mint programme
Cyberattacks surge as food and beverage becomes prime target
From suppliers to retailers, no part of the food and beverage industry is safe as cyber attacks escalate
Hershey backs Summerween as Halloween arrives early
Halloween starts in summer with the growth of spooky trend, Summerween
Why Nestlé’s latest results point to real recovery
Accelerating volumes, resilient margins and a confident outlook suggest Nestlé’s recovery strategy is gaining traction
Hershey raises 2026 forecast following blockbuster Q2
Hershey posts strong second-quarter results, with sales and earnings growth driving an optimistic outlook
How heritage brands can break free from category stereotypes
Pulling from real-life cases studies, Ed Hayes, chief strategy officer at branding agency Bloom, sets out key tactics to successfully broadening a brand’s audience without jeopardising its original market appeal.
Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
Ferrero prioritises power brands to drive growth
Confectionery giant focuses on hero brands, innovation and acquisitions to drive growth
UPF legislation raises stakes for food labeling and child-directed marketing
The debate around the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act signals rising political interest in warning labels, marketing restrictions and a federal definition of ultra processed foods
Mondelēz growth boosted by emerging markets as Europe sees decline
Like other major FMCGs, the biggest growth for Mondelēz is outside developed markets
Mondelēz issues urgent Cadbury recall over “undeclared” allergen
Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo bars recalled following discovery of undeclared pistachio, prompting food safety investigation
Nestlé bets big on premiumisation as consumers trade up
Nestlé prioritises premiumisation as consumers seek quality, functionality and indulgence
From Nestlé to Ferrero: Big Food’s consolidation boom
Big Food’s biggest players are using acquisitions and strategic investments to fuel growth and expand their influence, and it’s reshaping the future of the industry
Lindt accused of misleading consumers on child labour
Lindt facing US lawsuit alleging misleading claims over human rights commitments in its cocoa supply chain
Nestlé drives KitKat growth with new launches
Nestlé expands KitKat sharing range as the confectionery giant ramps up innovation
Mars bets on Summerween as Halloween becomes a season
The confectionery giant is producing Halloween candy in the spring and bringing products to shelves in summer as consumers increasingly treat Halloween as a multi-month occasion
Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop
Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%
EFSA slashes TFA safety limits amid food contamination concerns
EFSA significantly lowers safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a result of “new scientific evidence”
Oreo goes beyond biscuits with major snacking push
Oreo expands beyond the biscuit aisle with mini snack bags
From Three Square Meals to the Snack Universe
The traditional three-meal day falls from favour as consumers choose spontaneous snacking
Nestlé to shut chocolate factory as seasonal demand drops
Nestlé to close Diósgyőr factory by the end of 2026
Lindt hits pricing power limit as growth slows
Organic growth weakens as Lindt targets demand recovery
Mars cuts jobs as confectionery giant consolidates operations
Mars to close Newark headquarters as it consolidates corporate functions in Chicago
Lindt shares slide as cocoa costs shake investor confidence
Lindt’s share price slides as investors question strength of chocolate maker’s premium pricing power
Creatine appeal expands with mental health focus
Research explores potential mental health benefits of creatine as popularity of supplement soars
Pladis ramps up regenerative agriculture to safeguard critical supplies
Maker of McVitie’s, Turtles and Godiva unveils new regenerative farming initiative to strengthen supply chains
Health vs Indulgence: Why consumers refuse to choose
Wellness is reshaping food and beverage, but indulgence still drives sales
Barry Callebaut assesses cocoa threat as El Niño intensifies
World’s biggest chocolate producer weighs in on cocoa market concerns as UN issues El Niño warning
Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk
Microplastics are a growing concern for confectionery manufacturers. But can contamination be prevented?
Lindt turns Dubai chocolate craze into ice cream
Lindt brings Dubai chocolate trend to ice cream as confectionery brands continue to diversify
The strategy powering Ritter Sport’s success
Ritter Sport bets on innovation, affordability and sustainability to drive growth
Four new cacao types just handed chocolate a lifeline
A Peruvian gene-hunt has rewritten the cacao family tree, handing breeders fresh raw material just as disease and extreme weather squeeze the world’s cocoa supply
Could Mondelēz finally get its hands on Tim Tam?
KKR is reportedly preparing to sell Arnott’s, raising questions over whether Mondelēz will bid again
Gen Alpha and Beta: Confectionery’s next battleground
Freeze-dried sweets, bold flavours, Roblox activations and AI-powered engagement – the forces reshaping confectionery innovation as brands look beyond Gen Z
Aero meets Milkybar as Nestlé bets on brand power
Nestlé combines two iconic brands as collaborations gain traction in confectionery
Confectionery’s innovation dilemma: Doing more with less
Rising costs, changing consumer demands and fast-moving trends are reshaping confectionery innovation. But what does it take to stand out?
Up the food chain
How PepsiCo’s nutrition lead is making Big Food healthier
PepsiCo nutrition senior director, Dr Sue Gatenby, discusses reformulation, positive nutrition, GLP-1s, and the challenges facing the industry’s next generation
Barry Callebaut returns to growth after two-year slump
Barry Callebaut posts first quarterly volume growth in two years, amid ongoing weakness in the global chocolate market
Hershey takes Reese’s Pieces into snacking with first new launch in a decade
Hershey has unveiled Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Cookie, marking a bold play in snacking and highlighting a wider industry trend
Growth to 2030: How FMCG firms can win amid market volatility
How can APAC food, nutra and FMCG firms boost growth through 2030? NielsenIQ shared strategies to navigate uncertainty and unlock new opportunities at our Growth Asia Summit 2026.
Hershey’s Hollywood debut: New film brings founder’s legacy to life
Hershey to make big screen debut with biopic on founder Milton Hershey