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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits25-Apr-2025
TOP HEADLINES
Tony’s Chocolonely ranked most ethical chocolate brand in 2025 scorecard
Be Slavery Free’s international benchmark raises the bar for sustainability in the chocolate sector... Read more
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa maps more accurate than global datasets, says new WCF report
New assessment helps chocolate companies prepare for EUDR by evaluating map accuracy for deforestation monitoring... Read more
The dye is cast: Industry reacts to FDA’s food colour ban
The Trump Administration’s crackdown on artificial colours has manufacturers split: some gearing up for reformulation; others pushing back hard. Will industry cooperation or confrontation shape the future of food colour?... Read more
Nestlé and OFI enter into global partnership
The giants of food and beverage are working together to make cocoa more sustainable... Read more
Confectionery exporters hit hard by new US tariffs
Chocolate makers and candy brands across Europe, Switzerland and Canada are bracing for impact as new US tariffs raise costs, disrupt trade and threaten future product innovation... Read more
Chocolate takes centre stage at the White House Easter Egg Roll 2025
When the Trump administration partners with America’s top candy brands, it’s more than a sweet gesture – it’s a statement. Discover what it means for those who made it... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Yorkie to Trolli
From Reese’s new flavour combinations to Percy Pigs making it stateside, discover the latest sweet treats on the block... Read more
Facing up to Ghana’s revenue gap
Ghana’s President announces a $1.3 billion loss in funds for future cocoa contracts, highlighting the problems facing farmers and producers.... Read more
Can combining detection technologies prevent confectionery recalls?
Advancing systems are making their way into the confectionery production environment.... Read more
Dubai chocolate craze causes global pistachio shortage and scams
Pistachio prices have risen as demand for trendy Dubai chocolate spikes, sending supplies of the nut down... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
3 packaging innovations taking confectionery beyond the wrapper
Packaging manufacturers are pushing the packaging envelope to appeal to environment-conscious consumerism... Read more
Snacking gets personal: How to profit from Mondelēz’s ‘Little Treat’ revolution
Consumers aren’t just hungry - they’re emotionally invested and turning to snacks for comfort, mood boosts and everyday indulgence. Is your brand ready to tap into this powerful shift in snacking behaviour?... Read more
Meet the next-gen gum solution with a clean-label focus
Inside GPI’s new Canadian innovation centre where plant-powered ingredients and precision R&D reshape the future of confectionery... Read more
Dubai Chocolate craze reaches fever pitch
From the TikTok phenomenon to formulation favourite, global confectionery manufacturers are selling out of their pistachio and Knafeh-filled bars... Read more
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Building sustainable and transparent supply chains in confectionery
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27-Mar-2025
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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.
25-Feb-2025
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Chocolate and coffee fuel Nestlé sales growth
Food and beverage giant Nestlé reveals strong organic sales and positive growth forecast despite challenging market... Read more
Changes shaping chocolate’s future
Chocolate is one of the most loved sweet treats on the market. But environmental challenges and changing consumer behaviours are transforming the industry’s future... Read more
States move to ban soda and candy from SNAP – triggering industry pushback and potentially a domino effect across US
Arkansas, Indiana and Idaho want to block low-income Americans from spending nutrition aid on candy and soda as part of the Trump Administration’s larger Make America Healthy Again initiative – but industry groups say a ban will have unintended consequences... Read more
Cocoa industry facing major sustainability hurdles
Regenerative agriculture is complex, costly, and consumers don’t want to pay more for it. What can industry do?... Read more
What immersive candy experiences say about consumer demands in 2025
Confectionery CPGs from Ferrara to Mars Inc are reinventing confectionery with attention-grabbing personalised experiences... Read more
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