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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

20-Mar-2025

Special edition: Profiling the better-for-you confectionery opportunity

From sugar reduction to limited portion size, reduced fat to boosted protein, functional ingredients are transforming consumers' perception of confectionery. Here we unpack the reformulations shaking up the market.

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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....

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The better-for-you candy conundrum: Big potential, slow uptake

From portion size to packaging, reformulation to sugar reduction, hereâs what US candy consumers really want.. Read

Flavour or function? The challenge of getting both right

Consumers are willing to try unfamiliar confectionery formulations and ingredients if wellness benefits are paired with taste.. Read

Mintel’s predictions for the future of confectionery flavour and texture

Bold flavours, nostalgic twists, and multisensory textures will shape confectionery, as brands balance indulgence, health, and sustainability say the insights firm.. Read

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

Caramel comes under fire as confectioners seek natural brown alternatives

How natural brown colourants are offering confectioners safe, stable alternatives that have clean-label appeal.. Read

Kid-friendly confectionery gets a functional upgrade

Meet the start-up striving to reimagine wellness by launching candy for children that can boost mood, aid sleep or relieve pain.. Read

Prebiotic confectionery attracts scalable start-ups

Is 2025 the year prebiotics move from niche to mainstream?.. Read

2025 health food trends: Consumers slash UPFs, added sugar intake, That’s it. reports

Consumers aim to cut sugars and ultra-processed foods in 2025, while regulation changes seek to influence behavior changes.. Read

New diabetes figures raise questions over HFSS regulations

Will new figures, highlighting links between sugar-sweetened drinks and diabetes, push governments to move further on sugar reduction regulations?.. Read

Natural Sweetener Alliance aims to ‘democratize’ sweeteners

The partnership between Tate & Lyle and Manus addresses a secure and sustainable supply of Reb M.. Read

Natural colour development set to ramp up in 2025

As the FDA reviews artificial red food colouring and consumers seek health and wellness from their colour choices, could confectionery go natural with its colour considerations?.. Read