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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits17-Apr-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
Facing up to Ghana’s revenue gap
Ghana’s President announces a $1.3 billion loss in funds for future cocoa contracts, highlighting the problems facing farmers and producers.... Read more
Can combining detection technologies prevent confectionery recalls?
Advancing systems are making their way into the confectionery production environment.... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Yorkie to Trolli
From Reese’s new flavour combinations to Percy Pigs making it stateside, discover the latest sweet treats on the block... Read more
Cocoa industry facing major sustainability hurdles
Regenerative agriculture is complex, costly, and consumers don’t want to pay more for it. What can industry do?... Read more
States move to ban soda and candy from SNAP – triggering industry pushback and potentially a domino effect across US
Arkansas, Indiana and Idaho want to block low-income Americans from spending nutrition aid on candy and soda as part of the Trump Administration’s larger Make America Healthy Again initiative – but industry groups say a ban will have unintended consequences... Read more
3 packaging innovations taking confectionery beyond the wrapper
Packaging manufacturers are pushing the packaging envelope to appeal to environment-conscious consumerism... Read more
What immersive candy experiences say about consumer demands in 2025
Confectionery CPGs from Ferrara to Mars Inc are reinventing confectionery with attention-grabbing personalised experiences... Read more
Snacking gets personal: How to profit from Mondelēz’s ‘Little Treat’ revolution
Consumers aren’t just hungry - they’re emotionally invested and turning to snacks for comfort, mood boosts and everyday indulgence. Is your brand ready to tap into this powerful shift in snacking behaviour?... Read more
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Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series | 8 Broadcasts
Positive Nutrition Interactive Broadcast Series | 8 Broadcasts
Missed the live FoodNavigator Series? Catch-up on demand and explore Sugar Reduction, Weight Management, Functional Beverages, Plant-Based Innovation, Healthy Ageing, Mood Food, Healthy Alternatives and Healthier Snacking. Watch now for FREE... click here
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Beyond the big five: How everyday celebrations are fuelling seasonal confectionery sales
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Lunar New Year, Ramadan and World Chocolate Day all provide confectioners with marketing opportunities... Read more
WCF 2025: Cocoa leaders call for urgent collaboration amid global crisis
Sector leaders didn’t mince words at the conference in Brazil, calling for urgent, united action to tackle the cocoa’s escalating crisis... Read more
Meet the next-gen gum solution with a clean-label focus
Inside GPI’s new Canadian innovation centre where plant-powered ingredients and precision R&D reshape the future of confectionery... Read more
Dubai Chocolate craze reaches fever pitch
From the TikTok phenomenon to formulation favourite, global confectionery manufacturers are selling out of their pistachio and Knafeh-filled bars... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Building sustainable and transparent supply chains in confectionery
In this webinar Confectionery News talks to key policymakers from the industry and civil society to see what we can learn from each other to make sure what we consume is ‘good for the planet’.
27-Mar-2025
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Breaking the Rules: Deliciously Guilt Free
Join Blommer, Mintel, and Incredo as we explore the trends, drivers for growth in sugar reduction, and the innovative tools available to help your brand stand out in today’s competitive market.
25-Feb-2025
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Expert tips on EUDR preparation and compliance
How confectionery brands can get ready to build sustainable and transparent supply chains ahead of the new law... Read more
5 things behind the vegan chocolate boom
Chocolate is going vegan as the plant-based trend spreads and grows to more categories... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Hershey to Malley’s Chocolates
From Hershey’s cinnamon toast crunch collab to Stockley’s jam roly poly twist, meet the latest confectionery launches shaking up shelves in 2025... Read more
In search of the most sustainable form of food packaging
The debate still rages as to which food packaging is best for the planet... Read more
What’s hopping in the candy aisle this Easter? Store brand chocolates, Peeps and sour treats
Private label chocolates and low-cost favorites, like Peeps, are satisfying consumers’ sweet tooth and budgets this Spring holiday season... Read more
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