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Video series explores chocolate + almond butter
Video series explores chocolate + almond butter
The health benefits of almonds meet the indulgence of chocolate in a partnership consumers love. Learn about the tasty possibilities of chocolate + almond butter applications in this Masterclass series featuring creations by chefs Anissa Dann and Robert Jörin... click here
TOP HEADLINES
Is the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova merger at risk of collapsing?
Mars wants to rule the snack aisle but Brussels may have other ideas. A full-blown EU antitrust probe now threatens to derail the confectionery giant’s biggest-ever bet... Read more
What every food and drink brand must know about AI and innovation
AI can speed up your pipeline – but it won’t tell you why everyone still picks chocolate. Here’s how to innovate without losing your edge... Read more
 Beyond sugar reduction: Protein Candy adds function and fun to better-for-you sweet set
With 14 grams of protein and only 4 grams of sugar, Protein Candy promises better performance for consumers and retailers... Watch now
Inside Mondelēz’s data-driven approach to omnichannel agility
Director of Omnichannel Growth Jillian Durojaiye shares how the CPG giant activates around consumer preferences across digital and physical retail touchpoints... 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
 Exclusive: New high intensity sweetener that rivals monk fruit moves closer to launch
Elo Life Sciences begins field trials to produce monk fruit molecule in watermelons with a goal to launch a new high intensity sweetener juice and powder in 2026... Watch now
What’s hot in confectionery? Nerds tie-up, Rowntree’s goes soft and more…
From a new twist on two classics to a ‘nerdy’ tie-up, confectionery new product development (NPD) is buzzing with activity... Read more
Cocoa prices plunge following record highs
Market breathes sigh of relief as cost of sought-after commodity stabilises... Read more
What is regenerative cocoa? The secret life beneath the canopy
Regenerative agriculture can be applied to tropical landscapes, too... Read more
Sugar prices falling: What does this mean for manufacturers and will it last?
Sugar prices fall to lowest level since June 2021... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
From candy giant to snacking powerhouse: the new Mars playbook
With an ambitious growth target for the next five years, vice president of new innovation territories at Mars, Greg Hocking, explains how it’ll achieve it through fun formats, functionality and fostering sustainable start-ups... Read more
Have cocoa prices hit chocolate?
The price of cocoa may be high, but has this hit consumers?... Read more
Top 4 functional trends in confectionery
What are the top functional trends making it big in confectionery?... Read more
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Building sustainable and transparent supply chains in confectionery
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
What undeclared allergens might Dubai chocolate contain?
Reports suggest the viral treat may contain undeclared ingredients... Read more
 Natural colors, nostalgic flavors drive cotton candy and marshmallow innovation
Clean labels and sensory play are reshaping the next confectionery wave... See more
How could Aldi win Mondelēz copycat case?
Mondelēz may present a “compelling” case, but the jury’s still out... Read more
What does the future of chocolate look like?
As cocoa prices soar and consumer tastes shift, industry leaders from Hershey to the most promising alt-choc start-ups share how they’re rethinking chocolate... Read more
Snacking trends: Protein, portion control and indulgence
Snacking remains resilient amid economic pressure, but consumers are evolving their choices... Read more
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