Discover how Ferrero, Mars, and Cadbury are driving seasonal innovation in confectionery with bold flavour trends, ...

This week’s confectionery NPD roundup features bold textures, nostalgic twists, and health-conscious treats from KitKat, ...

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Food Navigator editor in chief, Jess Spiring recently moderated a panel on chocolate in crisis at Future Food-Tech in Chicago. Speakers were (left to right) Charlie Chappell from Hershey, Michal ...

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 ...

Mondelēz International’s 2024 State of Snacking report identified mindful consumption as a core trend, with 96% of global consumers confirming they engage in mindful snacking behaviours. Of those ...

Packing multifunctional benefits into sweet treats is big business in 2025. Elevating new confectionery product releases beyond consumers’ traditional (and still sought-after) indulgence, fun and ...

A new report from data analysts Rooted Research Collective (RRC) and health-focused Freedom Food Alliance (FFA) found that dangerous misinformation about diet is spreading on social media platforms, ...

Hershey’s candy portfolio has seen significant growth. (Image/Getty Images) Hershey is leaning into sensory experiences in 2025, combining new technologies with bold flavour profiles to keep pace with ...

Opening its doors this week, the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) annual Sweets & Snacks Expo unveils the leading industry trends and product innovations in 2025. In 2025, the US NCA’s ...

Other confectionery giants feel the squeeze Mondelēz International warned earlier this year that record cocoa prices would have a major impact on earnings. In February, it forecast a 10% drop in ...