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New Product Development from Toblerone to Hotel Chocolat

Staying up to date with the newest confectionery products, trends and flavour combinations on the market is key to keeping on top of the fast-paced and competitive sweet sector.

Farmers building climate resilience face $151 billion financing gap

Agriculture service provider One Acre Fund estimates smallholder farmers need this multi-billion sum to develop long-term resilience for themselves and the environment during the climate crisis.

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The growing trend of personalization in confectionery

Consumers are turning to personalized products which cater to their individual needs and preferences. How can confectionery manufacturers incorporate this demand in their products?

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New product development from Godiva to Wolfgang Puck

Chocolate sales still soaring in US with consumers favouring milk variety

According to The National Confectioners Association's latest report, emotional connection and personal enjoyment wins out over inflation pressures and budgetary restrictions.

The core range of Cadbury sharing bars will be packaged in 80% recycled plastic. Image: Mondelēz

Cadbury sharing bars to be wrapped in 80% recycled plastic

Mondelēz’s Cadbury core sharing bars sold in the UK and Ireland will now be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, the highest percentage of recycled flexible plastic used within the brand globally.

Lindt’s lead lawsuit: What impact will it have on the bakery and snacks sector?

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. has failed to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its dark chocolate bars contain significant levels of heavy metals. Could this premium chocolate brand’s reputation for quality be at risk?