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Has the ‘better-for-you’ boom gone too far in kids’ snacks?

Has the ‘better-for-you’ boom gone too far in kids’ snacks?

27-May-2026By Gill Hyslop

Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

06-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Amazonian cocoa’s untapped health benefits revealed

Amazonian cocoa’s untapped health benefits revealed

21-Apr-2026By Donna Eastlake

The 7 nutrition trends redefining food and drink

The 7 nutrition trends redefining food and drink

21-Apr-2026By Donna Eastlake

Promotional features

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Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Paid for by Avebe

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

Paid for by European Union

2026 confectionery trends: Pineapple set to be flavour of the year

2026 confectionery trends: Pineapple set to be flavour of the year

Paid for by esarom

Finding the sweet spot: Confectionery in EU balances tradition and innovation

Finding the sweet spot: Confectionery in EU balances tradition and innovation

Paid for by European Union

Natural colors & flavors

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Mars’ artificial-dye-free push hits major reformulation hurdles

Mars’ artificial-dye-free push hits major reformulation hurdles

23-Jun-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé USA eliminates artificial colors as part of broader reformulation overhaul

Nestlé USA eliminates artificial colors as part of broader reformulation overhaul

15-Jun-2026By Deniz Ataman

Is hojicha the next flavour megatrend?

Is hojicha the next flavour megatrend?

29-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Big Food’s high‑stakes race to reformulate

Big Food’s high‑stakes race to reformulate

08-Apr-2026By Donna Eastlake

Premium

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Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

06-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?

Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?

05-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Givaudan’s head of front-end innovation on AI and the future of food

Givaudan’s head of front-end innovation on AI and the future of food

18-Mar-2026By Donna Eastlake

Seasonal

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Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

06-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Coca-Cola to Funfetti: Food brands celebrate America’s 250th birthday with limited-edition products

Coca-Cola to Funfetti: Food brands celebrate America’s 250th birthday with limited-edition products

05-May-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury refresh, Potter Peeps and beauty cakes

What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury refresh, Potter Peeps and beauty cakes

19-Mar-2026By Nicholas Robinson

What’s hot in confectionery? Hotel Chocolat, Lindt, Butterfinger and more…

What’s hot in confectionery? Hotel Chocolat, Lindt, Butterfinger and more…

05-Mar-2026By Nicholas Robinson

Smart technology

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Where brands should focus their AI strategy now

Where brands should focus their AI strategy now

27-May-2026By Deniz Ataman

Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment

Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment

15-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Hershey’s bets on AI to power growth

Hershey’s bets on AI to power growth

11-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Start-ups

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Mondelēz’s CoLab Tech accelerator shines light on the biggest stress points facing the global snack system

Mondelēz’s CoLab Tech accelerator shines light on the biggest stress points facing the global snack system

30-Jan-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment

As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment

07-Jan-2026By Nicholas Robinson

How a small-batch ice cream brand brought its homegrown roots to retailers nationwide

06-Nov-2025By Deniz Ataman

Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations

Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations

09-Jun-2025By Pearly Neo

Sugar reduction

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Sweeteners back in the spotlight as scientists probe liver disease risks

Sweeteners back in the spotlight as scientists probe liver disease risks

19-May-2026By Donna Eastlake

Big Food’s high‑stakes race to reformulate

Big Food’s high‑stakes race to reformulate

08-Apr-2026By Donna Eastlake

Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

25-Mar-2026By Natasha Spencer

Sustainability

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Lindt hits 100% cocoa milestone amid Big Confectionery sustainability drive

Lindt hits 100% cocoa milestone amid Big Confectionery sustainability drive

18-Jun-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars goes all in on renewables as emissions fall and growth climbs

Mars goes all in on renewables as emissions fall and growth climbs

17-Jun-2026By Donna Eastlake

When paper packaging fails the sustainability test

When paper packaging fails the sustainability test

30-Apr-2026By Flora Southey

Mars accelerates net zero ambitions with landmark energy deal

Mars accelerates net zero ambitions with landmark energy deal

29-Apr-2026By Donna Eastlake

Worker protection

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Lindt hits 100% cocoa milestone amid Big Confectionery sustainability drive

Lindt hits 100% cocoa milestone amid Big Confectionery sustainability drive

18-Jun-2026By Donna Eastlake

The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?

The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?

27-May-2026By Harry Holmes

Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment

Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment

15-May-2026By Donna Eastlake