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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits26-Feb-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
Nestlé celebrates organic growth in challenging market
Swiss food and beverage giant credits purposeful pricing and product launches for success... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New Product Development from Ritter Sport and Bazooka Candy
From Post Malone’s cookie collab to Kinder’s fun Funko SKUs, meet the latest confectionery launches disrupting the industry in 2025... Read more
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE: AVEBE
The sweet spot: 100% indulgence with cost-effective, natural confectionery ingredients
Achieving indulgent taste and texture in confectionery can be challenging. How can manufacturers create indulgent, cost-effective, and vegan confectionery products?... Read more
Has gum lost its chew?
NGOs and grassroots organisations deliver an open letter to the UK government, calling for a ban on plastic chewing gum... Read more
Cocoa crisis: Futures markets no longer protection for big food
Despite their vast resources, multinationals can no longer protect themselves from high prices through future cocoa contracts... Read more
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE: IRCA GROUP
European-quality chocolates reshape the market with local production and competitive pricing
European chocolate, produced and priced from domestic production, provides new opportunities in tough chocolate market. What does this mean for the future of chocolate production?... Read more
Lust for chocolate rising and Mondelēz International is ready to cash in
The chocolate giant’s latest State of Snacking report highlights the sector’s big indulgence push, sharing moments and love of chocolate as an essential snack... Read more
How organic choc makers tackle sugar reduction and add novelty with fruit and veg
Can organic chocolatiers level-up the sector with smart formulations that meet consumers' emerging demands for health benefits?... Read more
How AI is transforming packaging design practices
From accelerating label design to generating 4D visuals on the fly, how is AI influencing packaging design?... Read more
 Cocoa prices shock 2025 financial outlook for big food
Food and drink majors have highlighted cocoa prices as an ongoing threat to their financial performance in the year ahead... Watch now
Valentine’s Day chocolate sales soar by 512%
Love conquers all – even soaring chocolate prices. This Valentine’s Day, shoppers are proving their devotion where it matters: at the till... Read more
Ferrero posts strong revenue growth despite cocoa price surge
The confectionary giant has seen off commodity price headwinds with strong revenue growth... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Confectionery brands must step up on sustainability or risk losing consumers
How to meet the evolving expectations of an increasingly conscious audience in 2025... Read more
Cocoa prices hit record high: What does this mean for industry?
The cost of cocoa has reached a record high, and the price keeps climbing. How is industry reacting and what does this mean for the future of this highly sought after commodity?... Read more
Unveiling 2025’s top food tech innovations
From smart packaging to AI solutions, upcycled ingredients to personalized nutrition, start-ups are redefining the future of the food and beverage sector. But which are the top technologies of the year?... Read more
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Can cocoa flavouring solve the cocoa cost crisis?
Cocoa flavouring emerges as an ingredient replacement for the conventional chocolate component... Read more
Nestlé strong in Europe despite decline in key areas
The multinational has seen better-than-expected sales growth, but is beset with significant declines... Read more
Meet the top technology trends shaping confectionery in 2025
Take a glimpse at the anticipated tech innovations and evolutions for the year ahead... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New product developments from KitKat to Meiji Group
From extra-thick Easter eggs to super-premium gifting, meet the latest confectionery launches disrupting the industry in 2025... Read more
Super Bowl snack wars: Are brands paying too much for the hype?
Every year, snack brands wage an all-out marketing blitz to capture their share of Game Day indulgence. With sky-high ad prices and fierce competition, companies are betting big that their chips, dips, and baked goods will be the real MVPs (most valuable players) of the night... Read more
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