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The revolution for starch-free gummy production
The revolution for starch-free gummy production
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TOP HEADLINES
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
What undeclared allergens might Dubai chocolate contain?
Reports suggest the viral treat may contain undeclared ingredients... Read more
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
 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
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One ingredient, one mission: reinventing cocoa
Sophisticated formulation strategies are stripping back their launches to single ingredients, sustainable stances and speciality ingredients... Read more
Top 4 functional trends in confectionery
What are the top functional trends making it big in confectionery?... Read more
Why Azerbaijan could be the next candy capital
With sugar production significantly up in the Eurasian country, we may start to see a flurry of confectionery start-ups emerge... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? Hershey, Mondelēz, Bazooka and more…
What are the latest global confectionery trends to hit the shelves this week? We reveal the biggest, sweetest innovations out there... Read more
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
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
Cocoa crisis fuels boom in alternative ingredients sector
Pressure is mounting on manufacturers as the cocoa crisis continues to bite, but a new industry is growing in response... Read more
Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations
China’s Gen Z is driving candy innovation to blend wellness, tech, and emotion into a new wave of functional, expressive confections... Read more
Hershey’s innovation strategy: Flavor mashups, fan demand and Gen Z focus
The Hershey Company is doubling down on flavor innovation, cross-category growth and consumer-driven launches — from legacy brand extensions to buzzy partnerships... Read more
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