Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition
Volume-led growth, rising profits and a surprise acquisition fuel Mondelēz momentum
Seasonal
Kinder catches Halloween fever in Ferrero first
Chocolate maker launches first-ever Kinder Halloween range as children and adults embrace spooky season
Reese’s Christmas rollout signals new confectionery playbook
Hershey expands Reese’s Christmas range, revealing key confectionery trends
Ferrero enters the Marvel Universe in blockbuster collaboration
Italian chocolate maker gives brands including Kinder, Tic Tac, Butterfinger and Crunch a superhero makeover in cinematic collaboration
Quality Street gets Monopoly makeover amid collaboration craze
Nestlé’s flagship brand is teaming up with the world famous property game for Christmas
Chocolate has a new problem. And it’s not cocoa prices
Rising temperatures are hitting chocolate demand, forcing manufacturers to rethink products, formats and sales strategies
Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on
Consumers are increasingly turning to morning snacks for energy, focus and satiety, creating a fast-growing opportunity for food and beverage brands
Why brands like PepsiCo are betting big on Halloween
Halloween becomes a bigger occasion for snacks, sips and treats – particularly among adults
Mars bets big on confectionery and snacking’s hottest trends
World’s biggest confectionery manufacturer bets on protein, bold flavours and affordable indulgence ahead of the key autumn/winter sales season
Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027
What’s next for food and beverage? Explore the consumer trends powering the next wave of innovation and new product development
Nestlé launches its first-ever cookie Advent calendar
World’s biggest CPG counts down to Christmas with 12 Days of Nestlé Toll House, combining festive flavours with brand heritage and the growing consumer appetite for nostalgia
Mondelēz bets on familiar favourites to drive growth
Confectionery giant gives Cadbury Twirl a makeover as brand extensions continue to drive confectionery innovation
Lindt cuts sales forecast as consumer spending slows
Confectionery giant cuts 2026 sales growth forecast after weaker-than-expected demand, but confidence in long-term strategy remains
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
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?
The race to reinvent confectionery is on
From multisensory experiences to AI-powered product development, innovation is reshaping the confectionery industry
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
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
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?
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
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
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
The Gen Z Effect: Rewriting the rules of confectionery
From TikTok-fuelled product discovery to the rise of wellness, sustainability and authenticity, Gen Z is redefining what it means to indulge
Hershey joins confectionery megatrend with coffee crossover
Reese’s joins collaboration craze with cross-category coffee launch
Mondelēz accelerates premiumisation drive
From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d’Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation
Hershey goes beyond confectionery with biggest ever Halloween push
Hershey goes all-in on Halloween with its largest seasonal range to date, spanning confectionery, savoury snacks and better-for-you
‘Worth it’ replaces ‘more is more’ as indulgence evolves
Confectionery indulgence is shifting from ‘more is more’ to ‘worth it’ as consumers prioritise quality, experience, wellness and sustainability
Hershey’s push for premiumisation picks up pace
Hershey’s stepping up its premium ambitions with elevated products, strategic acquisitions and a growing focus on affordable indulgence
Mondelēz targets festive growth with Christmas confectionery range
Confectionery giant targets growth with 2026 Christmas confectionery range
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
The seasonal launch is dead. What comes next?
Faster trend cycles, retailer demands and shrinking product lifecycles are reshaping food and beverage innovation
Nestlé kicks off Christmas countdown with festive Milkybar
Nestlé ramps up innovation with a new festive Milkybar
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
Ferrero prioritises power brands to drive growth
Confectionery giant focuses on hero brands, innovation and acquisitions to drive growth
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%
Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda
The world’s biggest confectionery and snacking company is driving change across the industry
Coca-Cola to Funfetti: Food brands celebrate America’s 250th birthday with limited-edition products
US grocery shelves are getting a patriotic makeover this summer as food manufacturers launch limited-edition products
New product development
What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury refresh, Potter Peeps and beauty cakes
From organic gummies and dessert‑inspired sweets to licensed seasonal launches and confection–beauty crossovers. Brands are leaning on format innovation
New product development
What’s hot in confectionery? Hotel Chocolat, Lindt, Butterfinger and more…
Seasonal NPD momentum continues across confectionery as brands lean into flavour mashups, texture-led indulgence and customisable gifting formats
New product development
What’s hot in confectionery? Nestlé Easter, KitKat Cookie, POLO, and more…
Major players are leaning into texture, premium gifting and flavour crossovers, while challenger brands continue to push sustainability and plant‑based credentials
New product development
Hershey’s Reese’s unwraps Christmas NPD with bold festive launches
Reese’s is ramping up its Christmas offer for 2025, revealing a raft of new products and returning best-sellers
Christmas 2025: Sugar, spice & all things iced
From boozy puddings to glitter-dusted brownies, bakers are dialing up nostalgia, sparkle and flavor innovation to make this festive season the sweetest yet
Top 5 Christmas confectionery trends 2025
Holidays are coming! Discover the confectionery trends driving festive sales in 2025
Halloween at the White House: Tricks, treats & spooky tunes
President Trump and The First Lady are opening up the White House to celebrate scare season