Discover the top confectionery trends shaping 2026 - from multi-textural treats and bold global flavours to personalised ...

Mars Snacking and Kellanova unite in a landmark deal set to reshape the global snacking industry, combining iconic brands ...

Nestlé has dropped the word ‘chocolate’ from Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband after reformulating recipes to reduce cocoa content ...

The ever-changing landscape of consumer preferences, driven by nostalgia and innovation, brings new opportunities. How does ...

The global food and beverage flavours market is worth over $20bn (€17.2bn) and is projected to top $28bn by the end of the decade (industry analysts Grand View Research). No surprise there, since the ...

Unilever has announced the sale of snack brand Graze to German confectionery company Katjes International. Graze will sit in the Candy Kittens group. Unilever acquired Graze for £150m (€170m) back in ...

The past five years have been devastating for the cocoa industry. Severe weather events and disease have damaged crops in the world’s key growing regions, while geopolitical unrest has threatened ...

Premiumisation has emerged as one of the most dominant trends in food and beverage over the past five years. And the sector it’s strongest in - confectionery. Already worth over $31bn (€26bn), it’s ...

Food and beverage giant Nestlé has announced it’s working with scientists to help protect the future of cocoa. In collaboration with researchers from The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), ...

Confectionery brands are ramping up their holiday strategies with launches that tap into nostalgia, flavour trends and gifting occasions. Seasonal demand continues to influence product development, ...