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Legacy players and disruptors alike are re-evaluating what chocolate looks like and how much cocoa it contains. For Hershey, that means diversifying the product portfolio and leaning into ...

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. However, this ...

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 ...

Staying on top of the confectionery sector’s latest innovations, insights and ideas is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge and consumer appeal in the growing sweet treat industry. Our bi-weekly ...

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 ...