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TOP HEADLINES
From candy giant to snacking powerhouse: the new Mars playbook
With an ambitious growth target for the next five years, vice president of new innovation territories at Mars, Greg Hocking, explains how it’ll achieve it through fun formats, functionality and fostering sustainable start-ups... Read more
Have cocoa prices hit chocolate?
The price of cocoa may be high, but has this hit consumers?... Read more
 Natural colors, nostalgic flavors drive cotton candy and marshmallow innovation
Clean labels and sensory play are reshaping the next confectionery wave... See more
How could Aldi win Mondelēz copycat case?
Mondelēz may present a “compelling” case, but the jury’s still out... Read more
What does the future of chocolate look like?
As cocoa prices soar and consumer tastes shift, industry leaders from Hershey to the most promising alt-choc start-ups share how they’re rethinking chocolate... Read more
Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations
China’s Gen Z is driving candy innovation to blend wellness, tech, and emotion into a new wave of functional, expressive confections... Read more
Snacking trends: Protein, portion control and indulgence
Snacking remains resilient amid economic pressure, but consumers are evolving their choices... Read more
Cocoa crisis fuels boom in alternative ingredients sector
Pressure is mounting on manufacturers as the cocoa crisis continues to bite, but a new industry is growing in response... Read more
Hershey’s innovation strategy: Flavor mashups, fan demand and Gen Z focus
The Hershey Company is doubling down on flavor innovation, cross-category growth and consumer-driven launches — from legacy brand extensions to buzzy partnerships... Read more
Why Azerbaijan could be the next candy capital
With sugar production significantly up in the Eurasian country, we may start to see a flurry of confectionery start-ups emerge... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Stretching out Halloween has a spellbinding effect
Mars unveils new seasonal products and consumer data as it taps into early demand, shifting treating habits and the rise of microseasons to boost confectionery sales... Read more
Is emotive marketing the key to increasing sustainable chocolate consumption?
A new study explores how emotional social media content influences what consumers will pay for chocolate – and why the effect may not last... Read more
What’s hot in confectionery? Hershey, Mondelēz, Bazooka and more…
What are the latest global confectionery trends to hit the shelves this week? We reveal the biggest, sweetest innovations out there... Read more
Top 4 functional trends in confectionery
What are the top functional trends making it big in confectionery?... Read more
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Mondelēz cracks down on Aldi imitations
The snacks giant is suing Aldi over packaging that “blatantly copies” its own... Read more
Snacking smarter, not less – what consumers really want
It’s the confectionery trend that appreciates a treat for what it is... Read more
 Blobs brings fun and flavor fusion to better-for-you gummies
Startup gummy brand Blobs stands out in the better-for-you sweets set by leaning into the playful, colorful and fun spirit of classic candy — while delivering innovative, natural and low-sugar options... Watch now
TikTok candy brand Final Boss Sour levels up with $4 million in funding
Video game-inspired Final Boss Sour is making better-for-you candy with playful marketing that is designed to test consumers’ taste buds... Read more
Why non-vegan sweets still matter in a plant-based world
Plant-based treats are rising fast, but indulgence, tradition, and texture keep non-vegan sweets in the mix. Here’s how brands are balancing both... Read more
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