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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits24-Jul-2024
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Unwrap the hottest trends in confectionery
Unwrap the hottest trends in confectionery
Delightful, decadent, beneficial. Today's confectionery can do it all. Learn how the category is evolving – and how new thinking about confectionery's form and function can help you savor the sweet taste of success.... click here
TOP HEADLINES
Cocoa crisis: Ghana’s output almost halves
With rampant disease decimating the world’s second biggest supplier of cocoa, we present the latest on prices and production... Read more
Mars-owned Hotel Chocolat opens 25 new stores
Chocolatier bets big on bricks and mortar stores as it begins a new era under new ownership. Here’s why Hotel Chocolat thinks IRL retail still matters... Read more
Should you be marketing on the metaverse?
As one confectionery firm launches its own candyland on Roblox to appeal to young gamers, we explore the merits of brand-building in virtual reality... Read more
How to turn summer into a season of boosted sales
Looking for NPD inspiration? Try leaning into sunny season with these six tips for making the most of summer... Read more
Are sweeteners good or bad for the planet?
Research suggests some could be more harmful to the environment than others.... Read more
Are sweeteners leaving a sour taste with consumers?
Here’s how manufacturers can navigate the changing perception of sugar-reducing ingredients among confectionery shoppers... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Nestle to Swizzels
Giant marshmallows and natural mochi flavours are making it big this summer... Read more
Inside Mars Wrigley's strategy to tap emerging global markets
The confectionery giant Mars Wrigley shares its five-point plan for hitting an untapped market of five billion consumers... Read more
Is the nostalgia trend marketing code for a lack of new ideas?
Sweet treat campaigns targeting Gen Xers are really having a moment, but does evoking the past future-proof sales?... Read more
Five ways AI is transforming the confectionery sector
With AI at the helm, the confectionery industry is entering a new era of innovation and efficiency, transforming everything from product creation to personalized marketing strategies. Here's how... Read more
Six things generation alpha consumers want
As today’s teenagers become more financially independent, what do manufacturers need to know about their preferences and priorities?... Read more
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What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Oreo to Barratt
Blonde chocolate, ice cream-flavoured cookies and fudge, oh my! Meet summer’s hottest confectionery launches... Read more
The top 4 premium trends in confectionery in 2024
Luxury, artisanal and quality collections are drawing in shoppers with a love for elevated indulgence and premiumisation. Here's what's disrupting the market... Read more
How manufacturers can survive the cocoa crisis
Soaring costs and a dwindling supply of cocoa mean innovation and creativity are essential for chocolatiers who hope to weather the supply storm... Read more
Now trending: Caffeinated candy
Here’s why caffeine-enriched candy has the industry buzzing... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...
24-Sep-2024
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Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork
Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makers’...
25-Sep-2024
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New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...
26-Sep-2024
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Is there a crisis in cocoa supply chains?
With the new European Union Deforestation Regulation on the horizon, should the industry adopt a more responsible approach to procurement when sourcing cocoa beans and other ingredients? Our latest webinar follows the highly successful and informative webinar on the EUDR legislation broadcast in January. Invited...
23-May-2024
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Start-ups: Where to spend and where to save
Starting a new business is a huge financial undertaking so spending your money wisely is crucial. We look at where to spend and where to save.... Read more
How can the food industry innovate for GLP-1 drug users?
The use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss is expected to boom in coming years. What’s the opportunity for the food industry?... Read more
Start-ups that caught our eye at Bread and Jam 2024
At the Bread and Jam festival in London last week, we saw a range of start-ups try to plug perceived gaps in the market, in ingredients, cheese and alcoholic drinks.... Read more
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