This week’s confectionery NPD roundup features bold textures, nostalgic twists, and health-conscious treats from KitKat, ...

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Upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) changes will add further pressure on the sector as supply chains are reassessed, experts have warned.. The future of cocoa pricing. As ...

Keeping up to date on the latest confectionery launches is vital in the fast-moving, competitive global sweet treat market. Innovations and trends move at an increasingly rapid pace. However, this ...

Mondelēz International’s 2024 State of Snacking report identified mindful consumption as a core trend, with 96% of global consumers confirming they engage in mindful snacking behaviours. Of those ...

Packing multifunctional benefits into sweet treats is big business in 2025. Elevating new confectionery product releases beyond consumers’ traditional (and still sought-after) indulgence, fun and ...

The findings? Emotionally primed consumers were more willing to pay a premium for sustainable chocolate in the short term. “We found that people who saw emotional images felt noticeably more anger and ...

Cocoa prices hit a 60-year high in 2025, forcing chocolate manufacturers like Barry Callebaut, Mondelēz and Hershey to cut production and revise earnings forecasts. Discover how soaring costs and ...

Colombian confectionery brand Bon Bon Bum is making a punchy entrance into the US market with its first national campaign – and it’s doing it with flavour, football and fun. Backed by parent company ...

The group has identified 65 food companies it alleges to have made misleading claims. “Packaging has become a prime space for green claims, with products often labelled ‘recyclable’ despite only being ...