The health benefits of almonds meet the indulgence of chocolate in a partnership consumers love. Learn about the tasty possibilities of chocolate + almond butter applications in this Masterclass series featuring creations by chefs Anissa Dann and Robert Jörin... click here
Despite making a public commitment nearly a decade ago to phase out artificial colours, the M&Mâs and Skittles maker is in hot water over its continued use of synthetic dyes in the US... Read more
Volatile cocoa prices have manufacturers scrambling for ways to stretch limited supply by replacing or reducing how much cocoa powder and butter they use... Watch now
The storm over artificial dyes is clearing and the FDA is ushering in a brighter, cleaner food palette. With Red No 3 fading fast and new colours blooming, brands are now racing to catch the rainbow... Read more
Convenience stores have shifted from being quick snack stops to destinations for discovering new food and beverage products, from name brand to private label offerings... Read more
As cocoa prices continue to fluctuate due to climate-related droughts and supply shortages, brands are looking at every avenue to avoid passing cost increases off to consumers... Read more
From freeze-dried innovations to nostalgic flavour revivals, this weekâs confectionery launches show how brands are blending novelty with familiarity to win over modern consumers... Read more
The confectionery space is evolving fast â from AI and agile R&D to stealth health and consumer-first design. Here are seven insights from industry leaders on how to innovate successfully in 2025... Read more
From marbled chocolate bars to gut-friendly sweets and chewy sherbet twists, this weekâs confectionery launches reveal the trends shaping the sweet aisle... Read more
Major food companies like General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Conagra and Smucker are leading a sweeping shift away from synthetic colours. Hereâs where the US food industry stands right now... Read more
From FDA bans to brand reformulations, hereâs how 2025 became the tipping point in the fight to remove synthetic food dyes from Americaâs diet... Read more
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