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3 trends revitalizing the sleepy nut butter and seed spread category

3 trends revitalizing the sleepy nut butter and seed spread category

28-Jan-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

GLP‑1 demand: Are we already seeing a slowdown?

GLP‑1 demand: Are we already seeing a slowdown?

23-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

From dietary guidelines to cocoa shortages, pressure mounts on CPG brands

From dietary guidelines to cocoa shortages, pressure mounts on CPG brands

16-Jan-2026By Deniz Ataman

The big 5: Functional confectionery trends to watch

The big 5: Functional confectionery trends to watch

13-Jan-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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FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ labeling rules, paves way for natural color adoption

FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ labeling rules, paves way for natural color adoption

05-Feb-2026By Deniz Ataman

3 trends revitalizing the sleepy nut butter and seed spread category

3 trends revitalizing the sleepy nut butter and seed spread category

28-Jan-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Exclusive: Can biotech break monk fruit’s supply constraints? Manus thinks so

Exclusive: Can biotech break monk fruit’s supply constraints? Manus thinks so

06-Jan-2026By Deniz Ataman

Beckham’s snack play: How BEEUP plans to sting the competition

Beckham’s snack play: How BEEUP plans to sting the competition

16-Dec-2025By Gill Hyslop

Premium

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How affordable indulgence is driving APAC snack market

How affordable indulgence is driving APAC snack market

07-Jan-2026By Audrey Yow

The future of chocolate: An era of bold innovation and ultra indulgence

The future of chocolate: An era of bold innovation and ultra indulgence

23-Dec-2025By Donna Eastlake

The future of confectionery: Innovations driving success in 2026

The future of confectionery: Innovations driving success in 2026

15-Dec-2025By Donna Eastlake

Seasonal

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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

Christmas 2025: Sugar, spice & all things iced

Christmas 2025: Sugar, spice & all things iced

11-Nov-2025By Gill Hyslop

Top 5 Christmas confectionery trends 2025

Top 5 Christmas confectionery trends 2025

03-Nov-2025By Donna Eastlake

Halloween at the White House: Tricks, treats & spooky tunes

Halloween at the White House: Tricks, treats & spooky tunes

27-Oct-2025By Donna Eastlake

Smart technology

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How Mars is developing new ingredients with AI

How Mars is developing new ingredients with AI

14-Jan-2026By Flora Southey

Cyber attacks spike worldwide: 7 ways food and drink can fight back

Cyber attacks spike worldwide: 7 ways food and drink can fight back

12-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

The AI revolution sweeping food and drink

The AI revolution sweeping food and drink

07-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

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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Scientists closer to solving sugar reduction’s taste problem

Scientists closer to solving sugar reduction’s taste problem

29-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

Exclusive: Can biotech break monk fruit’s supply constraints? Manus thinks so

Exclusive: Can biotech break monk fruit’s supply constraints? Manus thinks so

06-Jan-2026By Deniz Ataman

Coca-Cola announces job cuts as restructuring continues

Coca-Cola announces job cuts as restructuring continues

06-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

Sustainability

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Climate crisis pushes global food system to breaking point

Climate crisis pushes global food system to breaking point

30-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé ramps up regenerative agriculture with global partnerships

Nestlé ramps up regenerative agriculture with global partnerships

28-Jan-2026By Donna Eastlake

Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future

Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future

19-Jan-2026By Harry Holmes

As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment

As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment

07-Jan-2026By Nicholas Robinson

Worker protection

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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

Nestlé investor trust shaken following CEO scandal

Nestlé investor trust shaken following CEO scandal

08-Sep-2025By Donna Eastlake