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| | News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits |
Special edition: Profiling the better-for-you confectionery opportunity
| From sugar reduction to limited portion size, reduced fat to boosted protein, functional ingredients are transforming consumers' perception of confectionery. Here we unpack the reformulations shaking up the market. | |
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| SPONSORED MESSAGE | | | Unwrap the hottest trends in confectionery Delightful, decadent, beneficial. Today's confectionery can do it all. Learn how the category is evolving â and how new thinking about confectionery's form and function can help you savor the sweet taste of success.... Click Here |
The better-for-you candy conundrum: Big potential, slow uptake From portion size to packaging, reformulation to sugar reduction, hereâs what US candy consumers really want.. Read
Flavour or function? The challenge of getting both right Consumers are willing to try unfamiliar confectionery formulations and ingredients if wellness benefits are paired with taste.. Read
Mintel’s predictions for the future of confectionery flavour and texture Bold flavours, nostalgic twists, and multisensory textures will shape confectionery, as brands balance indulgence, health, and sustainability say the insights firm.. Read
How organic choc makers tackle sugar reduction and add novelty with fruit and veg Can organic chocolatiers level-up the sector with smart formulations that meet consumers' emerging demands for health benefits?.. Read
Caramel comes under fire as confectioners seek natural brown alternatives How natural brown colourants are offering confectioners safe, stable alternatives that have clean-label appeal.. Read
Kid-friendly confectionery gets a functional upgrade Meet the start-up striving to reimagine wellness by launching candy for children that can boost mood, aid sleep or relieve pain.. Read
Prebiotic confectionery attracts scalable start-ups Is 2025 the year prebiotics move from niche to mainstream?.. Read
2025 health food trends: Consumers slash UPFs, added sugar intake, That’s it. reports Consumers aim to cut sugars and ultra-processed foods in 2025, while regulation changes seek to influence behavior changes.. Read
New diabetes figures raise questions over HFSS regulations Will new figures, highlighting links between sugar-sweetened drinks and diabetes, push governments to move further on sugar reduction regulations?.. Read
Natural Sweetener Alliance aims to ‘democratize’ sweeteners The partnership between Tate & Lyle and Manus addresses a secure and sustainable supply of Reb M.. Read
Natural colour development set to ramp up in 2025 As the FDA reviews artificial red food colouring and consumers seek health and wellness from their colour choices, could confectionery go natural with its colour considerations?.. Read
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| SPONSORED MESSAGE | | | Unwrap the hottest trends in confectionery Delightful, decadent, beneficial. Today's confectionery can do it all. Learn how the category is evolving â and how new thinking about confectionery's form and function can help you savor the sweet taste of success.... Click Here |
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