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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits21-May-2025
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Video series explores chocolate + almond butter
Video series explores chocolate + almond butter
The health benefits of almonds meet the indulgence of chocolate in a partnership consumers love. Learn about the tasty possibilities of chocolate + almond butter applications in this Masterclass series featuring creations by chefs Anissa Dann and Robert Jörin... click here
TOP HEADLINES
Is emotive marketing the key to increasing sustainable chocolate consumption?
A new study explores how emotional social media content influences what consumers will pay for chocolate – and why the effect may not last... Read more
Chocolate that gives back: cocoa farmer bonus reaches $3.6m
Record-breaking chocolate bonus underscores growing demand for traceable, high-quality cocoa with social impact... Read more
Eat chocolate, lower risk? New research fuels healthier indulgence
Can chocolate really improve blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk? Emerging research suggests it might – and the findings are sweet news... Read more
Hershey sharpens its 2025 strategy with sweet innovations and a packaging overhaul
Hershey is doubling down on innovation in 2025, unveiling a bold product lineup and a transformed packaging strategy at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo... Read more
Stretching out Halloween has a spellbinding effect
Mars unveils new seasonal products and consumer data as it taps into early demand, shifting treating habits and the rise of microseasons to boost confectionery sales... Read more
 Digital sampling campaigns expand startup’s reach beyond limited retail distribution
Startups with limited retail distribution can test consumer interest in potential new regions and generate viral buzz that can prime a market for launch with digital sampling campaigns that convert first-time buyers into micro-influencers... Watch now
What are the latest innovations and insights from Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025?
Bold new trends capture adventurous flavours, seasonal appeal and noteworthy, shareable moments... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Mars and Hu
From an early look at Halloween candy to two on-point fruity flavours, meet the latest confectionery launches shaking up the shelves in 2025... Read more
EUDR ‘high risk’ category only includes four countries, say diplomats
Belarus, North Korea, Myanmar, and Russia have been singled out, reports have suggested... Read more
 High-protein: Why are consumers so obsessed?
Protein consumption through enriched functional foods is on the rise as consumers seek to boost intake levels... Watch now
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Big-name brands drop their chocolate volume predictions
Barry Callebaut, Mondelēz International and Hershey International rethink production strategies to manage the cocoa crisis... Read more
Tariffs and cocoa costs bite for Hershey
The blue chip posted a steep profit drop in Q1 2025, but investments in healthier snacks offer hope... Read more
Latin America and Asia emerge as bright spots for cocoa supply in 2025
As the global cocoa industry faces yet another challenging year, confectionery brands are turning their attention to new sourcing regions to secure future supply... Read more
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Building sustainable and transparent supply chains in confectionery
In this webinar Confectionery News talks to key policymakers from the industry and civil society to see what we can learn from each other to make sure what we consume is ‘good for the planet’.
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Breaking the Rules: Deliciously Guilt Free
Join Blommer, Mintel, and Incredo as we explore the trends, drivers for growth in sugar reduction, and the innovative tools available to help your brand stand out in today’s competitive market.
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
What Ring Pop’s super-fast factory opening tells us about how the US candy sector can tackle tariff traumas
Hard candy brand’s rapid rebound highlights how food manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruption and Trump-era tariff uncertainty... Read more
Glico looks to shift consumer perspective of rice with its first soft candy
Japan confectionery giant Ezaki Glico is seeking to change the perception of rice as a staple food with the creation of its first clean label, rice-based soft candy... Read more
Bon Bon Bum kicks off US expansion with bold football partnership and playful flavour campaign
Colombian lollipop brand Bon Bon Bum enters the US market with its first nationwide campaign, tapping Gen Z taste trends... Read more
Brazzein sweetener gets FDA green light as sugar-reduction momentum grows in confectionery
Bestzyme’s next-gen sweet protein secures GRAS status, unlocking new potential for sugar-reduced chocolate and confectionery innovation as brands meet demand for healthier indulgence... Read more
Striking a balance: How food producers can thrive in the GLP-1 era
Consumers want to shed, gain or simply maintain weight. What does that mean for core food and drink categories - and is there still a place for permissible indulgence?... Read more
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