News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
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Hershey beat third-quarter earnings estimates, but declining candy volumes and consumer spending pressures have the chocolate maker counting on a last-minute Halloween shopping surge to bolster sales
Planet A Foods’ Cocoa Booster can replace up to 100% of cocoa powder in select applications, as manufacturers face cocoa price volatility and changing consumer demand amid rising GLP-1 use
From sensory-driven Creme bars to a Katseye collaboration and Cadbury’s push beyond Easter, Hershey is using products, culture and experiences to make affordable indulgence feel like something more
Hershey is accelerating product development, expanding into functional snacking and tapping cultural moments beyond major holidays to create more consistent, sustainable growth
Petitions seek approval for safflower yellow, expanded uses for gardenia blue and changes to carrot oil production as food makers move away from synthetic dyes
NIQ research finds that children are already thinking about ingredients, nutrition and the benefits they want from snacks, which could shape the category as they gain purchasing power
The debate around the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act signals rising political interest in warning labels, marketing restrictions and a federal definition of ultra processed foods
Sweets & Snacks Expo
The confection giant is leveraging protein, zero-sugar products and cross-category brand extensions to reach new consumers and help retailers merchandise a changing snacking landscape
Confectionery trends: Balancing better-for-you and indulgence
The launch of ChoViva in North America at the Sweets & Snacks Expo last week reflects a growing push to diversify beyond traditional cocoa amid climate and pricing pressures
Confectionery trends: Balancing better-for-you trends and indulgence
Chocolate is still growing in dollars, but the real story is what unit declines and demographic shifts may reveal about changing confection preferences