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Pricing fears grow ahead of Halloween

Cocoa and sugar prices are reported to have reached frightening highs, with alarming price rallies predicted.

Farmers’ short end of the supply chain deal is not over

This Fairtrade Month, cocoa workers and farmers experience an ongoing lack of resources, which the organisation predicts will cause ongoing challenges for years to come.

Beauty meets confectionery: A growing trend in functional wellness

Discover how beauty-enhancing ingredients like collagen and biotin are changing the confectionery industry with delicious, functional treats.

Hershey leans into value, flavor with Kit Kat, Reese's, Jolly Ranchers

The multinational candy maker aligns with shoppers’ interest in value-oriented products reflected through its Reese’s and Kit Kat brands, while Jolly Ranchers' brand refresh features new textures and formats.

What’s hot in confectionery? New Product Development from Hershey to Chupa Chups

From a super-king sized Kit Kat to an advent calendar first for Perfetti Van Melle meet the latest confectionery launches disrupting the industry

How the confectionery space is avoiding the impact of plastic on the environment

PFAS and their impact on public health remain a key issue as the industry swaps plastic for paper.

CAOBISCO calls for urgent EUDR update, the EC responds

Days after Europe’s chocolate, biscuit and confectionery organisation asks for immediate guidance on the upcoming European Union’s Deforestation Regulation, the European Commission releases its proposal to push back its implementation date.

Top need-to-knows about cocoa ahead of the new season

A round-up of the cocoa sector as we move into the 2024/2025 season.

EU Commission proposes EUDR implementation delay

The EU Commission has proposed a 12-month extension for the phasing-in of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The move follows warnings of trade chaos from stakeholders and governments.