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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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2026 trends will increasingly focus on wellbeing, balance and pleasure. Is pineapple the unifying element to meet these themes?

Cocoa-free chocolate: Key consumer insights for manufacturers

Cocoa-free chocolate: Key consumer insights for manufacturers

18-Nov-2025
By Donna Eastlake

Cocoa-free chocolate is reshaping the confectionery landscape. But will consumers buy in?

US plays catch up in store brands renaissance

US plays catch up in store brands renaissance

18-Nov-2025
By Timothy Inklebarger

As private-label products surge overseas, US grocers are just beginning to unlock their full potential

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Mars taps reality TV for experiential M&M’s push

Barry Callebaut bets on cocoa-free chocolate

Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds

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ADM Specialty Syrups for Reformulation

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Floral-inspired confections with natural colors

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