Nestlé’s confectionery sales rose despite steep price hikes, but falling volume suggests chocolate may be nearing peak price.

Explore this week’s standout confectionery NPDs, from caffeinated gummies to pistachio biscuits, as brands blend innovation ...

As cocoa prices soar, legacy brands and startups are rethinking chocolate. Discover how Hershey, Celleste Bio and Voyage Foods are tackling supply chain volatility with cell-based and cocoa-free ...

The commodity alternatives industry is spinning up serious growth, driven by crises in cocoa, coffee and even citrus as ingredients majors respond to mounting shortage concerns. Big focus has been ...

Keeping up to date on the latest confectionery launches is vital in the fast-moving, competitive global sweet treat market. Innovations and trends move at an increasingly rapid pace.

A team of researchers from the University of Göttingen, the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), and the UN Industrial Development Organization has explored how emotional content on ...

The Sweet & Snack Expo 2025 is opening this week, showcasing industry products and innovations.

Cocoa prices hit a 60-year high in 2025, forcing chocolate manufacturers like Barry Callebaut, Mondelēz and Hershey to cut production and revise earnings forecasts. Discover how soaring costs and ...

Explore the latest confectionery trends and new product launches from Haribo, Warheads, BonBon Swedish Candy Co, and more – from tropical gummi bears to caffeinated protein bars.

Global confectionery producers face rising costs and trade disruption as new US tariffs hit chocolate, candy, and gum exports from Europe, Switzerland, and Canada.

Tips on how confectionery brands can get ready to build sustainable and transparent supply chains ahead of EUDR.

TikTok’s viral freeze-dried candy trend is transforming confectionery. With the market set to hit €2.2bn by 2030, brands like Hershey are launching bold new textures to meet consumer demand.