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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits19-Feb-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
Can cocoa flavouring solve the cocoa cost crisis?
Cocoa flavouring emerges as an ingredient replacement for the conventional chocolate component... 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
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
The Valentine’s Day CPG launches melting hearts this season
Consumers are celebrating their love for one another with classic heart-shaped chocolate boxes and variations on the iconic conversation hearts candies... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Is vanilla the go-to flavour for confectioners in 2025?
Long-standing fan favourite, vanilla, turns to innovative flavour combos, production opportunities and functional confectionery to meet consumer demands... Read more
How Tony’s Chocolonely is scaling ethically amid cocoa market volatility
The ethical chocolate giant is driving impact and revenue despite industry challenges... 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
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
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
Is the key to the cocoa crisis a blend of cocoa powder and fat?
Ingredients from Butter Buds and Yali Bio reflect the growing need for cost-effective cocoa alternatives without sacrificing taste... Read more
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
Mondelēz International predicts trauma as cocoa prices set to rise
The snacking multinational predicts a traumatic period ahead, despite just landing a positive full-year earnings report... Read more
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