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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits16-Jul-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
First Mars, now Ferrero: Why confectioners are betting big on snacks
It’s not a one-off. Confectionery giants want in on snacks, and here’s why... Read more
EUDR at a crossroads: Delays, simplification and mounting tension
Debates over Europe’s approach to policing deforestation have reached a turning point... Read more
Mars Wrigley taps consumer obsession to fuel brand growth in APAC
New tactics emerge as a global giant rethinks how to win hearts, minds – and wallets – across a complex region... Read more
It’s official: Ferrero buys Kellogg in $3bn deal
The rumours are true. Ferrero Group in Europe is acquiring cereals major WK Kellogg in North America... Read more
High cocoa costs continue to strain margins for manufacturers
As cocoa prices continue to fluctuate due to climate-related droughts and supply shortages, brands are looking at every avenue to avoid passing cost increases off to consumers... Read more
Synthetic dyes are out. Here’s who’s in and how they’re achieving it
Major food companies like General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Conagra and Smucker are leading a sweeping shift away from synthetic colours. Here’s where the US food industry stands right now... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? Tony’s, Chupa Chups and freeze-dried
From freeze-dried innovations to nostalgic flavour revivals, this week’s confectionery launches show how brands are blending novelty with familiarity to win over modern consumers... Read more
Mondelēz wants to delay EUDR, Nestlé doesn’t
The debate is heating up over whether Europe’s deforestation law should be delayed, again... Read more
After all that, HFSS promotions ban scrapped in UK
The U-turn won’t happen immediately, and food makers should still prepare for the ban... Read more
7 dos and don’ts for confectionery innovation in 2025
The confectionery space is evolving fast – from AI and agile R&D to stealth health and consumer-first design. Here are seven insights from industry leaders on how to innovate successfully in 2025... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Mars-Kellanova deal cleared in US, faces EU showdown
Mars’ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova has been given the green light from US antitrust regulators but Brussels pushes forward with antitrust investigation... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? Nestlé trio, McVitie’s chocolate and more…
From marbled chocolate bars to gut-friendly sweets and chewy sherbet twists, this week’s confectionery launches reveal the trends shaping the sweet aisle... Read more
Summerween sparks early candy sales as brands tap into spooky summer trends
Fueled by Gen Z demand and social media hype, Summerween is gaining traction as a new seasonal sales driver for confectionery and retail... Read more
Americans love sweetness – but also want to scale it back
While consumers gravitate toward sweet flavors, their enjoyment of sugar is often tempered by cognitive dissonance — a tension that experts say can be eased through portion control and strategic pack sizing... Read more
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Ferrero reportedly closing in on $3bn Kellogg takeover
Italy’s Ferrero is nearing a deal to buy WK Kellogg in the US, sources say... Read more
Food tech’s moment is here - let’s shape what comes next
As more consumers experience truly new foods, anticipation is rising for what’s ahead... Read more
11 major moves in the synthetic food dye fight
From FDA bans to brand reformulations, here’s how 2025 became the tipping point in the fight to remove synthetic food dyes from America’s diet... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? Ferrero and Cadbury land summer sizzlers
From thermochromic wrappers to nostalgic flavour mashups, the confectionery giants are doubling down on innovation this summer as creativity heats up... Read more
Past the PFAS deadline: Hershey’s dual lawsuits highlight rising risk for snack brands
The FDA’s PFAS deadline has passed and US brands are now under intense scrutiny. Hershey’s two simultaneous class-action lawsuits underscore just how high the stakes have become for the industry... Read more
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