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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

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

Givaudan’s head of front-end innovation on AI and the future of food

Givaudan’s head of front-end innovation on AI and the future of food

18-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Sweeteners under fire as scientists probe neurological risks

Sweeteners under fire as scientists probe neurological risks

09-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Promotional features

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Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

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Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

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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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Natural colors & flavors

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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

Givaudan’s head of front-end innovation on AI and the future of food

Givaudan’s head of front-end innovation on AI and the future of food

18-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift

The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift

04-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Big Food’s race to reinvent as market shifts

Big Food’s race to reinvent as market shifts

26-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake

Premium

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Givaudan’s head of front-end innovation on AI and the future of food

Givaudan’s head of front-end innovation on AI and the future of food

18-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Big Food’s race to reinvent as market shifts

Big Food’s race to reinvent as market shifts

26-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake

5 trends powering chocolate’s $245bn boom

5 trends powering chocolate’s $245bn boom

16-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake

Seasonal

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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

What’s hot in confectionery? Hotel Chocolat, Lindt, Butterfinger and more…

What’s hot in confectionery? Hotel Chocolat, Lindt, Butterfinger and more…

05-Mar-2026By Nicholas Robinson

What’s hot in confectionery? Nestlé Easter, KitKat Cookie, POLO, and more…

What’s hot in confectionery? Nestlé Easter, KitKat Cookie, POLO, and more…

18-Feb-2026By Nicholas Robinson

Hershey’s Reese’s unwraps Christmas NPD with bold festive launches

Hershey’s Reese’s unwraps Christmas NPD with bold festive launches

25-Nov-2025By Nicholas Robinson

Smart technology

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Nestlé trials AI technology to tackle factory food waste

Nestlé trials AI technology to tackle factory food waste

25-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

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

How Mars is developing new ingredients with AI

How Mars is developing new ingredients with AI

14-Jan-2026By Flora Southey

Start-ups

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Mondelēz’s CoLab Tech accelerator shines light on the biggest stress points facing the global snack system

Mondelēz’s CoLab Tech accelerator shines light on the biggest stress points facing the global snack system

30-Jan-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment

As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment

07-Jan-2026By Nicholas Robinson

How a small-batch ice cream brand brought its homegrown roots to retailers nationwide

06-Nov-2025By Deniz Ataman

Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations

Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations

09-Jun-2025By Pearly Neo

Sugar reduction

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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

Sweeteners under fire as scientists probe neurological risks

Sweeteners under fire as scientists probe neurological risks

09-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Big Food’s race to reinvent as market shifts

Big Food’s race to reinvent as market shifts

26-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake

Sustainability

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Cocoa prices climb following market collapse

Cocoa prices climb following market collapse

18-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars launches Impact Fund with cocoa farmers first to benefit

Mars launches Impact Fund with cocoa farmers first to benefit

27-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake

Cocoa alternatives won’t fix chocolate’s pricing problem

Cocoa alternatives won’t fix chocolate’s pricing problem

25-Feb-2026By Gill Hyslop

Industry, brace for change: Momentum builds behind Global Plastics Treaty

Industry, brace for change: Momentum builds behind Global Plastics Treaty

23-Feb-2026By Flora Southey

Worker protection

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Mars launches Impact Fund with cocoa farmers first to benefit

Mars launches Impact Fund with cocoa farmers first to benefit

27-Feb-2026By Donna Eastlake

Coca-Cola announces job cuts as restructuring continues

Coca-Cola announces job cuts as restructuring continues

06-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ferrero launches first global sustainability campaign

Ferrero launches first global sustainability campaign

07-Oct-2025By Donna Eastlake