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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

22-Jul-2024

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Unwrap the hottest trends in confectionery

Delightful, decadent, beneficial. Today's confectionery can do it all. Learn how the category is evolving â and how new thinking about confectionery's form and function can help you savor the sweet taste of success.... click here

TOP HEADLINES

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

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

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?

Hereâs how manufacturers can navigate the changing perception of sugar-reducing ingredients among confectionery shoppers... Read more

Whatâs hot in confectionery? New product development from Nestle to Swizzels

Giant marshmallows and natural mochi flavours are making it big this summer... Read more

Why cocoa farmers donât earn a living income

Most cocoa farmers donât earn a living income. Why not? And should they all?... 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

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. Hereâs what manufacturers need to know... Read more

How much progress has really been made on sustainable palm oil production?

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

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 todayâs teenagers become more financially independent, what do manufacturers need to know about their preferences and priorities?... Read more

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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

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 itâs not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makersâ...

25-Sep-2024

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

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

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Cadbury descendent opens first store with new chocolate brand

James Cadbury-owned brand Love Cocoa has opened his first bricks and mortar store in central London.... Read more

The trendiest snack flavors of 2024: What's tickling tastebuds?

Innovation meets nostalgia and sweet stands firmly by spicy when it comes to flavor trends driving sales for bakery and snack brands. We get the expertsâ take on the latest flavors and combinations.... Read more

Investment into European food tech set to worsen in 2024

Following a significant slowdown in food tech funding last year, six months into 2024 the prospects aren't looking any better. But there is hope on the horizon.... Read more

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