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From freeze-dried innovations to nostalgic flavour revivals, this weekâs confectionery launches show how brands are blending novelty with familiarity to win over modern consumers... Read more
The confectionery space is evolving fast â 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
From FDA bans to brand reformulations, hereâs how 2025 became the tipping point in the fight to remove synthetic food dyes from Americaâs diet... Read more
From thermochromic wrappers to nostalgic flavour mashups, the confectionery giants are doubling down on innovation this summer as creativity heats up... Read more
The FDAâs PFAS deadline has passed and US brands are now under intense scrutiny. Hersheyâs two simultaneous class-action lawsuits underscore just how high the stakes have become for the industry... Read more
Hear how Alter Eco is growing faster than the market by giving conscious consumers what they demand: climate action, clean ingredients and full transparency... Listen now
While consumers gravitate toward sweet flavors, their enjoyment of sugar is often tempered by cognitive dissonance â a tension that experts say can be eased through portion control and strategic pack sizing... Read more
Marsâ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova has been given the green light from US antitrust regulators but Brussels pushes forward with antitrust investigation... Read more
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
From marbled chocolate bars to gut-friendly sweets and chewy sherbet twists, this weekâs confectionery launches reveal the trends shaping the sweet aisle... Read more
