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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits09-May-2025
TOP HEADLINES
Big-name brands drop their chocolate volume predictions
Barry Callebaut, Mondelēz International and Hershey International rethink production strategies to manage the cocoa crisis... Read more
Latin America and Asia emerge as bright spots for cocoa supply in 2025
As the global cocoa industry faces yet another challenging year, confectionery brands are turning their attention to new sourcing regions to secure future supply... Read more
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE: FLUDOR GHANA LTD
Making a meaningful impact through ethical and sustainable cocoa production
Ensuring ethical and sustainable cocoa production can be challenging. How can investment in wellbeing and sourcing help to promote equitable benefits for all farmers in the supply chain?... Read more
Tariffs and cocoa costs bite for Hershey
The blue chip posted a steep profit drop in Q1 2025, but investments in healthier snacks offer hope... Read more
What Ring Pop’s super-fast factory opening tells us about how the US candy sector can tackle tariff traumas
Hard candy brand’s rapid rebound highlights how food manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruption and Trump-era tariff uncertainty... Read more
Glico looks to shift consumer perspective of rice with its first soft candy
Japan confectionery giant Ezaki Glico is seeking to change the perception of rice as a staple food with the creation of its first clean label, rice-based soft candy... Read more
Brazzein sweetener gets FDA green light as sugar-reduction momentum grows in confectionery
Bestzyme’s next-gen sweet protein secures GRAS status, unlocking new potential for sugar-reduced chocolate and confectionery innovation as brands meet demand for healthier indulgence... Read more
Bon Bon Bum kicks off US expansion with bold football partnership and playful flavour campaign
Colombian lollipop brand Bon Bon Bum enters the US market with its first nationwide campaign, tapping Gen Z taste trends... Read more
Striking a balance: How food producers can thrive in the GLP-1 era
Consumers want to shed, gain or simply maintain weight. What does that mean for core food and drink categories - and is there still a place for permissible indulgence?... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? New product development from Haribo to BonBon Swedish Candy Co
From new fizz-in-the-mouth candy to a tropical limited edition, meet the latest confectionery launches shaking up the shelves in 2025... Read more
UK fines could cost confectionery giants 10% of global turnover in greenwashing crackdown
As regulators tighten the rules on misleading eco claims, confectionery brands face growing scrutiny over vague sustainability messaging... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Tony’s Chocolonely ranked most ethical chocolate brand in 2025 scorecard
Be Slavery Free’s international benchmark raises the bar for sustainability in the chocolate sector... Read more
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa maps more accurate than global datasets, says new WCF report
New assessment helps chocolate companies prepare for EUDR by evaluating map accuracy for deforestation monitoring... Read more
Nestlé and OFI enter into global partnership
The giants of food and beverage are working together to make cocoa more sustainable... Read more
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Building sustainable and transparent supply chains in confectionery
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27-Mar-2025
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Breaking the Rules: Deliciously Guilt Free
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Price and NPD drive Mondelēz revenues up but volume and profit slide
Mondelēz International has beaten expectations in its Q1 report, but volumes and profits are down... Read more
The dye is cast: Industry reacts to FDA’s food colour ban
The Trump Administration’s crackdown on artificial colours has manufacturers split: some gearing up for reformulation; others pushing back hard. Will industry cooperation or confrontation shape the future of food colour?... Read more
Chocolate and coffee fuel Nestlé sales growth
Food and beverage giant Nestlé reveals strong organic sales and positive growth forecast despite challenging market... Read more
Confectionery exporters hit hard by new US tariffs
Chocolate makers and candy brands across Europe, Switzerland and Canada are bracing for impact as new US tariffs raise costs, disrupt trade and threaten future product innovation... Read more
Chocolate takes centre stage at the White House Easter Egg Roll 2025
When the Trump administration partners with America’s top candy brands, it’s more than a sweet gesture – it’s a statement. Discover what it means for those who made it... Read more
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