Lindt launches ultra-indulgent festive range as snacking ambitions grow
Chocolate maker expands Christmas range with indulgent snacking products, premium gifting formats and festive favourites
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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?
Can nature save cocoa? Industry’s response to a supply crisis
Two years after researchers found that working with nature could boost cocoa yields by up to 20%, we ask whether biodiversity-led farming is becoming a reality across the global cocoa industry or remaining an unrealised promise
Growth by acquisition: 5 megadeals transforming food and drink
From Mars’ blockbuster buyout of Kellanova to Danone’s move into functional nutrition, Big Food is using M&A to accelerate growth
Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?
From protein targets to dietary restrictions, shoppers can now describe what they need and get a shortlist of snacks in return but the effect on sales is still unclear
Toblerone Biscoff and the trends transforming confectionery
Mondelēz’s latest launch capitalises on confectionery’s biggest trends as industry growth strategy shifts
Hershey bets a ‘little extra’ can make candy feel like more as it courts premium shoppers
From sensory-driven Creme bars to a Katseye collaboration and Cadbury’s push beyond Easter, Hershey is using products, culture and experiences to make affordable indulgence feel like something more
From Mars to Ferrero: Confectionery bets big on ultra-premium chocolate
Confectionery’s biggest names are racing to capitalise on the ultra-premium boom, but what does it take to truly succeed?
Mondelēz makes Toblerone Pink Crush permanent in major first
Toblerone Pink Crush is here to stay as confectionery and snacking giant marking major production first
Nestlé Russia vows to continue despite state intervention
Nestlé Russia to continue operations under state-appointed management after Kremlin seized control of assets
Nestlé Russia under state control: What happens next?
As the dust settles on Russia’s takeover of Nestlé’s local operations, analysts warn the move could reshape how multinationals assess risk in the country
Oreo, Wonka and Yasso take snacking off script
Protein guacamole, croissant-topped drinks and fantastical confectionery reveal an NPD pipeline refusing to play safe
Lawsuit claiming Hershey misled consumers dismissed
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Hershey of misleading shoppers with packaging
Mars’ cocoa strategy centers around new tech and cloning
Mars’ next phase of cocoa sustainability puts productivity, technology and climate resilience at the forefront
Nestlé Russia falls under Kremlin control
Food and beverage giant vows to protect its rights after Russia transfers control of local business to state-appointed administrator
The race to reinvent confectionery is on
From multisensory experiences to AI-powered product development, innovation is reshaping the confectionery industry
Gut health and the $71bn question: What comes next?
From personalised nutrition to GLP-1-friendly foods, gut health is entering a new era
Ferrara taps nostalgia and convenience trends with pocket-sized launch
Iconic Pocket Packs bring nostalgia and convenience to the confectionery aisle
From fun to function: Hershey’s adopts innovation strategy to drive year-round engagement
Hershey is accelerating product development, expanding into functional snacking and tapping cultural moments beyond major holidays to create more consistent, sustainable growth
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
Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious
From game nights to movie marathons, evening snacking has become one of food and drink’s most valuable occasions
Ferrero bets on Wonka to boost autumn sales
Ferrero revives iconic Wonka brand with extensive new range, as confectionery giant targets seasonal sales
From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape
The sweetener landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, but what does the future hold?
What Mars’ latest food-tech cohort says about the future of food
Mars’ food-tech ventures suggest big food is headed towards technologies rooted in food production rather than finished products
The future will be fun-sized: Why small indulgence beats shrinkflation for consumers
Consumers may accept smaller formats when they deliver a clear value proposition, according to o9 Solutions
Cadbury x Oreo: Do collaborations and health claims still drive growth?
Cadbury and Oreo embrace collaboration trend with Cadbury Delights Oreo launch, but do health claims go a step too far?
Mondelēz ramps up investment to drive global growth
Confectionery and snacking giant shifts focus to drive next phase of growth
Cloetta launches multisensory treats as texture trend grows
Cloetta raises multisensory confectionery standard with new foamy, crunchy, sour sweets
Nestlé shifts strategy from scale to execution
Coffee, Petcare and emerging markets at centre of Nestlé’s new strategy as the food giant moves away from growth through scale
Terry’s Chocolate Orange x Baileys fuel confectionery’s hottest trend
Confectionery’s favourite trend shows no sign of slowing as Terry’s Chocolate Orange and Baileys team up for festive partnership
Food and beverage’s collaboration craze gains momentum
From confectionery tie-ups to sustainability partnerships, brand collaborations are reshaping the food and beverage industry. But why has the trend exploded, and where will it go next?
Is traditional snack advertising becoming obsolete?
Campbell’s is putting 85% of its working media budget into digital channels, reflecting Big Food’s changing approach to how brands are built and sold
Mars pumps $13m into future talent and farmer resilience
Food giant awards more than $13m in grants to six global projects through Mars Impact Fund
McVitie’s, Snickers, Cadbury and Cheez-It turn snacks into something bigger
Nine brands are using launches to enter new markets, create experiences, revive rituals and even give people a second chance
Barry Callebaut and Arla launch ambitious decarbonisation plan
World’s biggest chocolate maker partners with dairy giant to target Scope 3 emissions
Big Food’s Big Reset: Why the industry’s changing faster than ever
From C-suite shake-ups to targeted acquisitions, Big Food is rethinking how to win in a rapidly changing market
From cocoa microbes to bloom, the battle for consistent chocolate
New research is revealing how fermentation, fat crystallisation and sugar structure determine chocolate’s flavour, performance and shelf life
M&M’s gets Practical Magic makeover as confectionery collaboration trend heats up
Mars takes M&M’s to Hollywood with Practical Magic 2 partnership as confectionery’s collaboration craze continues
Hershey names new CFO as expansion strategy accelerates
Hershey names longtime executive Dave Hulays as CFO, betting on leadership continuity to drive growth in a rapidly evolving market
Mars launches world’s first digital chocolate bar
Snickers enters AI era with new digital activation as brands fight to stay relevant
Xylitol linked to heart attacks and strokes in major study
A large new study has thrown xylitol into the spotlight after scrutinising its long-term health effects
Nestlé launches biggest ever Christmas range as festive battle intensifies
Nestlé joins ‘Christmas Creep’, as confectionery brands compete for shelf space, shopper attention and sales earlier than ever
Mondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis to take part in circular packaging trial
The trial aims to prepare the industry for PPWR recycled packaging minimums that will be introduced in 2030
Is the snack market slowing? How changing habits are reshaping the industry
Despite strong growth forecasts, questions are emerging over the future of the snacking sector
Big Food’s colour promises are colliding with supply chain reality
The dye deadlines are closing in, but the alternatives aren’t ready
Lindt turns confectionery into couture with boundary-breaking collab
Lindt’s taking confectionery collaborations to new heights with designer fashion launch
Global Top 100 Most Valuable Food Brands 2026 announced
Which food brands are leading the way in 2026? Brand Finance’s latest ranking reveals the biggest names, fastest risers and strongest brands across the global food sector
Could climate change force a rewrite of the world’s recipes?
Manufacturers are racing to diversify ingredient sourcing as climate shocks threaten some of the world’s most important food commodities
Barry Callebaut appoints ex-Mondelēz exec as COO
World’s biggest chocolate maker appoints Thomas Gaengler as chief operating officer, reinstating the role after nearly three years