
New product development
What’s hot in confectionery? Ferrero on Wonka, Nerds, Ring Pops and more…
Freeze-dried candy, matcha creams, brand mash-ups and seasonal reinventions. Global confectionery players are letting it all out
All stories

New product development
Freeze-dried candy, matcha creams, brand mash-ups and seasonal reinventions. Global confectionery players are letting it all out

New product development
Filled bars, poppable bites, pistachio, matcha and cherry lemonade are all driving global confectionery innovation

New product development
From heritage sweets and branded collaborations to functional chocolate and gaming tie-ins, confectionery brands are broadening their reach with launches designed to unlock new shoppers, new occasions and new channels

New product development
From organic gummies and dessert‑inspired sweets to licensed seasonal launches and confection–beauty crossovers. Brands are leaning on format innovation

New product development
Seasonal NPD momentum continues across confectionery as brands lean into flavour mashups, texture-led indulgence and customisable gifting formats

New product development
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
Seasonal confectionery is gearing up for a high‑intensity year as brands lean into flavour experimentation, multisensory formats and nostalgia‑led innovation

New product development
From flavour‑rich snacking formats to revived retro favourites and seasonal gifting, manufacturers are responding with NPD that blends familiarity with modern twists

New product development
From premium Valentine’s assortments to playful Easter treats and everyday snacking upgrades, manufacturers are blending nostalgia with modern twists to capture consumer attention

Why ‘climate-proof’ cacao start-up Kokomodo is hedging its bets on an increasingly stronger future for cell cultured cocoa