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Mars’ cocoa strategy centers around new tech and cloning

Mars’ cocoa strategy centers around new tech and cloning

18-Sep-2026By Deniz Ataman

Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?

Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?

16-Sep-2026By Rob Brown

General Mills, Kellanova, Mars and McKee Foods sue sugar producers over alleged price-fixing

General Mills, Kellanova, Mars and McKee Foods sue sugar producers over alleged price-fixing

16-Sep-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Barry Callebaut and Arla launch ambitious decarbonisation plan

Barry Callebaut and Arla launch ambitious decarbonisation plan

07-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Partner Feature

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Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Paid for by Avebe

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

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2026 confectionery trends: Pineapple set to be flavour of the year

2026 confectionery trends: Pineapple set to be flavour of the year

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Finding the sweet spot: Confectionery in EU balances tradition and innovation

Finding the sweet spot: Confectionery in EU balances tradition and innovation

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Ingredients

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From Mars to Ferrero: Confectionery bets big on ultra-premium chocolate

From Mars to Ferrero: Confectionery bets big on ultra-premium chocolate

23-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars’ cocoa strategy centers around new tech and cloning

Mars’ cocoa strategy centers around new tech and cloning

18-Sep-2026By Deniz Ataman

Gut health and the $71bn question: What comes next?

Gut health and the $71bn question: What comes next?

17-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?

Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?

16-Sep-2026By Rob Brown

Industry voices

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Mondelēz ramps up investment to drive global growth

Mondelēz ramps up investment to drive global growth

10-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Barry Callebaut’s strategic reset under Hein Schumacher

Barry Callebaut’s strategic reset under Hein Schumacher

03-Jul-2026By Donna Eastlake

Why Unilever’s $40bn food merger is raising red flags

Why Unilever’s $40bn food merger is raising red flags

22-Apr-2026By Donna Eastlake

Manufacturers

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Toblerone Biscoff and the trends transforming confectionery

Toblerone Biscoff and the trends transforming confectionery

23-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Hershey bets a ‘little extra’ can make candy feel like more as it courts premium shoppers

Hershey bets a ‘little extra’ can make candy feel like more as it courts premium shoppers

23-Sep-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Mondelēz makes Toblerone Pink Crush permanent in major first

Mondelēz makes Toblerone Pink Crush permanent in major first

22-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé Russia vows to continue despite state intervention

Nestlé Russia vows to continue despite state intervention

22-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Markets

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From Mars to Ferrero: Confectionery bets big on ultra-premium chocolate

From Mars to Ferrero: Confectionery bets big on ultra-premium chocolate

23-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé Russia falls under Kremlin control

Nestlé Russia falls under Kremlin control

18-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Gut health and the $71bn question: What comes next?

Gut health and the $71bn question: What comes next?

17-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Processing & packaging

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Mondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis to take part in circular packaging trial

Mondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis to take part in circular packaging trial

01-Sep-2026By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk

Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk

15-Jul-2026By Donna Eastlake

Plastic-free confectionery packaging? It’s complicated

Plastic-free confectionery packaging? It’s complicated

02-Jul-2026By Donna Eastlake

Is shrinkflation illegal now?

Is shrinkflation illegal now?

26-May-2026By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

R&D

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Oreo, Wonka and Yasso take snacking off script

Oreo, Wonka and Yasso take snacking off script

21-Sep-2026By Gill Hyslop

Gut health and the $71bn question: What comes next?

Gut health and the $71bn question: What comes next?

17-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape

From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape

15-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Regulation & safety

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Confectionery fraud surges as manufacturers struggle to stay ahead

Confectionery fraud surges as manufacturers struggle to stay ahead

20-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Xanthan gum linked to gut inflammation, putting manufacturers on alert

Xanthan gum linked to gut inflammation, putting manufacturers on alert

19-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Cyberattacks surge as food and beverage becomes prime target

Cyberattacks surge as food and beverage becomes prime target

03-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

UPF legislation raises stakes for food labeling and child-directed marketing

UPF legislation raises stakes for food labeling and child-directed marketing

29-Jul-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Retail & shopper insights

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Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?

Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?

24-Sep-2026By Gill Hyslop

From Mars to Ferrero: Confectionery bets big on ultra-premium chocolate

From Mars to Ferrero: Confectionery bets big on ultra-premium chocolate

23-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake

Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious

Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious

16-Sep-2026By Donna Eastlake