FBIF 2025
Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations
China’s Gen Z is driving candy innovation to blend wellness, tech, and emotion into a new wave of functional, expressive confections
Start-ups
Feastables chocolate goes kosher. Should yours?
With kosher certification being describes as a cultural phenomenon we look into the market opportunity for other confectioners
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from M&M’s to Fulfil Protein
From Valentine’s collabs to fresh functionals, meet the latest confectionery launches disrupting the industry in 2025
Quick bites: Can a no-sugar-added snack truly be irresistible?
Continuing our series on disruptive startups, we explore the rise of NICK’s, a Swedish-style snack brand that’s making a splash on the US market by redefining diabetes- and keto-friendly treats that don’t skimp on taste. What’s the brand’s secret?
Donut brand Drumroll adds fuel to ‘rocket ship year’ with $3m in capital from 7 Mile Brands
Drumroll Snacks received $3 million in capital from CPG incubator 7 Mile Brands to fuel growth after a "rocket ship year," as the better-for-you sweet baked goods brand gears up to go after large national accounts like Whole Foods and Sprouts, the two...
Tesla enters the candy market
He’s disrupted the car, space and social media sectors, is Elon Musk now coming for the confectionery industry?
Six start-ups rethinking cocoa for alt choc innovation
Amid soaring prices and deforestation regulations, chocolate manufacturers may well be tempted to turn their back on cocoa. What alternatives are on offer?