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Health & functionality

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The future of food: Welcome to 2036

The future of food: Welcome to 2036

06-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

The race to replace artificial colours intensifies

The race to replace artificial colours intensifies

02-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition

Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition

30-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ferrero enters the Marvel Universe in blockbuster collaboration

Ferrero enters the Marvel Universe in blockbuster collaboration

22-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Partner features

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How EU ingredients can inspire the next generation of confectionery

How EU ingredients can inspire the next generation of confectionery

Paid for by European Union

Full spectrum of clean-label, naturally-derived alternatives to FD&C colors

Full spectrum of clean-label, naturally-derived alternatives to FD&C colors

In paid partnership with ADM

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

Natural colors & flavors

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The race to replace artificial colours intensifies

The race to replace artificial colours intensifies

02-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

Chocolate has a new problem. And it’s not cocoa prices

Chocolate has a new problem. And it’s not cocoa prices

21-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

M&M’s at 85: How Mars built a billion-dollar confectionery icon

M&M’s at 85: How Mars built a billion-dollar confectionery icon

20-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on

Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on

20-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Premium

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Ferrero targets seasonal sales with Christmas campaign and limited-edition launch

Ferrero targets seasonal sales with Christmas campaign and limited-edition launch

04-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition

Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition

30-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mondelēz turns Toblerone into flavour innovation engine

Mondelēz turns Toblerone into flavour innovation engine

29-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Seasonal

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Mars and Warner Bros give M&M’s a Christmas movie makeover

Mars and Warner Bros give M&M’s a Christmas movie makeover

05-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ferrero targets seasonal sales with Christmas campaign and limited-edition launch

Ferrero targets seasonal sales with Christmas campaign and limited-edition launch

04-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition

Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition

30-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Kinder catches Halloween fever in Ferrero first

Kinder catches Halloween fever in Ferrero first

27-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Smart technology

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Food and beverage heading for a skills crisis

Food and beverage heading for a skills crisis

05-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

Inside food and beverage’s AI-powered future

Inside food and beverage’s AI-powered future

30-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

13-Oct-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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Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

13-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

01-Oct-2026By René Floris, Chief Innovation Officer at NIZO

Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious

Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious

16-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Sustainability

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The future of food: Welcome to 2036

The future of food: Welcome to 2036

06-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

Barry Callebaut plots comeback after profits tumble

Barry Callebaut plots comeback after profits tumble

04-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé tackles regenerative agriculture’s missing piece

Nestlé tackles regenerative agriculture’s missing piece

29-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ferrero enters the Marvel Universe in blockbuster collaboration

Ferrero enters the Marvel Universe in blockbuster collaboration

22-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Worker protection

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Food and beverage heading for a skills crisis

Food and beverage heading for a skills crisis

05-Nov-2026By Donna Eastlake

Lindt chairman rules out resignation following shock CEO exit

Lindt chairman rules out resignation following shock CEO exit

26-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé factory closure signals new era of industry consolidation

Nestlé factory closure signals new era of industry consolidation

23-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake