Paperisation is reshaping food packaging as brands like Babybel switch to paper, revealing benefits, costs, recyclability limits and why plastic still matters
Hershey’s Q1 2026 results show revenue up 10.6%, organic sales growth of 7.9% and a sharp rebound in profits, signalling renewed momentum despite ongoing international challenges.
Mars, Inc. strengthens its net zero strategy with a long-term wind power deal in Lithuania, highlighting how major food companies are driving renewable energy investment.
Tony’s Chocolonely shows how bold flavours, strong values and smart collaborations are helping an ethical chocolate brand grow fast while fighting exploitation in cocoa.
Big chocolate brands are backing alternative cocoa as prices surge, from fermented carob to cocoa‑free and cell‑based ingredients, signalling momentum despite regulatory and demand challenges
Haribo’s incremental innovation, sour gummy mastery and hyper-local strategy explain why the family-owned brand keeps winning in global confectionery markets.
Nestlé plans to cut more than 450 UK jobs, mainly at York and Gatwick, as unions warn of community impacts and global restructuring pressures reshape big food companies
Hershey’s stock slumps as profits fall 60%, leadership changes mount and the Hershey Trust trims its stake, signalling tougher times for Big Confectionery.
A round-up of the latest confectionery product launches, including new filled chocolate bars, bite-sized formats and trend-led flavours such as pistachio, matcha and cherry, from Tony’s Chocolonely, TWIX, Lindt, Aero and NERDS.
Unilever’s planned $40bn Foods merger with McCormick has sparked market backlash and employee concern, raising fresh questions over strategy, value creation and industry‑wide restructuring risks.
Mondelēz teams up with Celleste Bio to produce chocolate bars made with cell‑cultivated cocoa butter, designed to tackle climate risk and price volatility.
New research shows how fermentation and post-harvest processing can boost the nutritional value of Amazonian cocoa, opening up opportunities for confectionery innovation.
Candy brands like Trolli and Hi‑Chew are redefining frozen novelties by moving beyond candy bars and using ice pops and frozen treats as a new extension of the confectionery category
Barry Callebaut posts CHF 14bn+ revenues but falling volumes, weaker demand and a sliding share price raise questions over recovery as cocoa prices ease.
KitKat theft highlights rising confectionery cargo theft risks and why brands need proactive end-to-end visibility, partner compliance, and data sharing
General Mills’ Arras ice‑cream plant plays a central role in Häagen‑Dazs’ global production, local dairy sourcing and decarbonisation efforts, combining quality, scale and circular energy systems.
Barry Callebaut reports mixed H1 2025/26 results, with profits up but sales volumes down, prompting a cautious outlook for the global chocolate industry.
Unilever’s $44.8bn merger of its food business with McCormick faces investor scepticism and regulatory hurdles—will shareholders and antitrust authorities give it the green light?
Hershey’s US president Andrew Archambault is set to exit as profits fall and reputational pressure mounts, leaving leadership uncertainty in its core market.
As the Iran war enters its sixth week, food and beverage supply chains face mounting disruption, stranded cargoes and a growing threat to global food security.
As missiles sound overhead in Israel, Celleste Bio CEO Michal Beressi Golomb explains why cultivated cocoa could help solve the chocolate supply crisis.
Ferrero taps into football (soccer) FIFA World Cup fever, with a major new campaign, highlighting a growing trend of confectionery brands aligning with global sports events.
Conflicting studies on artificial sweeteners are fuelling fresh debate across food and drink, as health risks, regulation and reformulation collide worldwide.
The functional food market is booming, and brands are turning to Generation Alpha and Beta as the next growth frontier. Opportunities, challenges and key ingredients.
A round-up of new confectionery launches highlighting key industry trends including brand collaborations, nostalgic formats, functional ingredients and experiential marketing across retail and gifting channels.
The food and beverage industry shifts from low and zero to indulgence as consumers demand more flavour, real ingredients, functional benefits, and permission to enjoy food without compromise.
A year of dramatic mergers, demergers and acquisitions is reshaping Big Food. Discover what’s driving the shake‑up, who’s buying, who’s splitting, and what comes next.
Nestlé’s new cocoa‑free Choco Crossies marks a make‑or‑break moment for alt chocolate, with industry stakes high as investors and innovators watch the launch closely.
Hershey’s plans to return real chocolate to select Reese’s and Hershey’s products by 2027, signalling a shift towards 'cleaner' labels and higher‑quality recipes that could reshape strategy across the confectionery industry.
Discover how texture is reshaping the confectionery industry, from viral freeze‑dried candies to multi‑sensory chocolate innovations. Explore emerging trends, consumer drivers and new opportunities for brands to stand out.
Unilever and McCormick join forces to create a $20bn global flavour powerhouse, reshaping strategy for both companies and signalling major implications for the wider food industry.
Unilever says it is in advanced discussions with McCormick over a potential deal that could reshape its global food portfolio, marking a major strategic shift for the company and reflecting wider changes across the packaged food industry.
Unilever’s potential food division spin‑off signals a major shift for Big Food. Here’s what the separation could mean for supply chains and the wider industry. And what it could mean for current front-runner McCormick.
The theft of 12 tonnes of KitKat bars highlights rising cargo‑theft risks across Europe, exposing new vulnerabilities in confectionery supply chains and prompting industry calls for tighter security and enhanced traceability.
Unilever and McCormick advance talks on a tax‑efficient spin‑off deal that could reshape the global flavour market and drive major packaged food consolidation.
Confectionery sales surge as on‑the‑go snacking, health‑focused indulgence, premiumisation and plant‑based innovation fuel global growth, while volatile ingredient costs highlight the need for agile, future‑ready strategies.
Kraft Heinz shares hit a six‑year low as structural challenges, weak demand, and delayed recovery plans weigh on investor confidence - offering key lessons for big food and beverage brands.
A look at how major chocolate makers (Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, The Hershey Company & Tony’s Chocolonely), NGOs (Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade Foundation, WWF, International Cocoa Initiative, Sustainable Trade Initiative, and VOICE Network) and retailers (Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, and Waitrose) uniting under the UK Cocoa Coalition marks a pivotal shift toward sustainable cocoa sourcing - and why this collaboration signals positive change for the future of cocoa and chocolate.
Mars Snacking is creating 600 new jobs and expanding its global headquarters in Chicago, strengthening its presence in the city and signalling major growth for the confectionery and snacking industry. Discover what the move means for Mars’ strategy and the future of the sector.
How food and drink brands are reducing sugar without sacrificing taste, texture or clean labels – from rare sugars and fibres to precision fermentation and layered sweetness systems.
AI-driven food waste technology from Nestlé and Zest is paving the way for industry-wide transformation, showing how real-time data insights can cut waste, boost efficiency, and reshape the future of the global food and beverage sector.
Lindt & Sprüngli’s record growth and premium strategy are redefining the global chocolate market. Discover how its focus on quality, innovation, and expanding retail footprint is shaping the future of premium confectionery worldwide.
Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil stabilises the business post‑transition and pushes for faster innovation, cultural change and leaner structures as the food and beverage giant faces rising pressure from agile competitors.
Unilever’s talks with McCormick signal a major shake‑up in the global food sector, with potential brand mergers and far‑reaching industry impacts as the FMCG giant reshapes its future.
Discover how confectionery’s Big Five - Mars, Inc., Mondelēz International, Ferrero Group, Nestlé and The Hershey Company - came to dominate the global sweets market. Explore the strategies, innovations and brand power that keep these industry giants at the top.
A round‑up of the latest confectionery NPD trends, including organic gummies, dessert‑inspired sweets, seasonal tie‑ins and bite‑size protein snacks. Covers key launches, format innovation and flavour directions shaping the 2026 market.
Ferrero accelerates its move into better‑for‑you snacking with the acquisition of Brazil’s Bold Snacks, expanding its protein portfolio and signalling wider industry shifts toward functional, health‑focused innovation.
Cocoa prices remain highly volatile, with recent rebounds driven by market corrections, shifting supply expectations and slow demand recovery. Explore what this means for the food and beverage sector — especially confectionery manufacturers facing rising costs, reformulation pressures and ongoing uncertainty.
