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12 July 2024

Editor's Spotlight

Surging demand for specialty fats: Sustainable alternatives to cocoa butter and palm oil

With cocoa butter and palm oil production dogged by rising costs and environmental concerns, alternative fats and oils are filling the void. Here’s what manufacturers need to know Read more

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As Ferrero is applauded for its efforts in sourcing sustainable palm oil, Greenpeace says the rest of the industry has a long way to go Read more

Smart Sweets unveils new formula across portfolio at Sweets & Snacks

Better-for-you gummy maker, Smart Sweets, launched its new and improved formula across its portfolio, including five new SKUs, catering to consumers seeking healthier candy for nearly any type of occasion, Katrina Hahn, Smart Sweets’ co-CEO, told FoodNavigator-USA during the Sweets & Snacks Expo. Read more

How to get ready for halloween 2024

As the majors finalise their campaigns for candy’s ‘biggest moment’ how can smaller confectioners turn spooky season into 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

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

Chasing China: Ferrero says freshness and flavours key to ensure lasting power for chocolate brands

Chocolate giant Ferrero believes that freshness and flavour variety are key factors for chocolate brands to ensure lasting power in the China market, with product innovations needing to be both diverse and unique. 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

Consumers go nuts for protein-packed product innovation

With Reese’s collaborating with One to launch a high protein iteration of the iconic peanut butter cup, should other manufacturers be looking at this functional ingredient too? Read more

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