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Chocolate has a new problem. And it’s not cocoa prices

Chocolate has a new problem. And it’s not cocoa prices

21-Oct-2026 | By Donna Eastlake

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Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

Top 10 food and beverage trends set to shape 2027

13-Oct-2026 | By Donna Eastlake

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Quality Street gets Monopoly makeover amid collaboration craze

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Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on

Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy

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Big Food’s C-suite shake-up signals new era

Big Food’s C-suite shake-up signals new era

12-Oct-2026 By Donna Eastlake

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

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Mars’ vision for 2036: The trends set to transform food and nutrition

Mars’ vision for 2036: The trends set to transform food and nutrition

08-Oct-2026 By Donna Eastlake

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

Innovation meets heritage: The enduring appeal of EU confectionery

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Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors

Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors

Manufacturers

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Quality Street gets Monopoly makeover amid collaboration craze

Quality Street gets Monopoly makeover amid collaboration craze

21-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars joins Hershey and Ferrero in race for the digital impulse purchases

Mars joins Hershey and Ferrero in race for the digital impulse purchases

21-Oct-2026By Deniz Ataman

M&M’s at 85: How Mars built a billion-dollar confectionery icon

M&M’s at 85: How Mars built a billion-dollar confectionery icon

20-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy

Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy

19-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

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Clear label confectionery with no compromises

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Replacing Artificial Colors in Confections

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ADM Specialty Syrups for Reformulation

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Floral-inspired confections with natural colors

Floral-inspired confections with natural colors

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Chocolate has a new problem. And it’s not cocoa prices

Chocolate has a new problem. And it’s not cocoa prices

21-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Protein boom powers confectionery growth

Protein boom powers confectionery growth

16-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Are food and beverage brands stuck on repeat?

Are food and beverage brands stuck on repeat?

15-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Ube exports have been suspended – why and what happens now?

Ube exports have been suspended – why and what happens now?

13-Oct-2026By Lisa Buckingham

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Innovation and New Product Development in Confectionery

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Innovation and New Product Development in Confectionery

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29-Oct-2026

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Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on

Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on

20-Oct-2026By Donna Eastlake

Mars predicts a future of automated and immersive retail

Mars predicts a future of automated and immersive retail

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Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers

01-Oct-2026By René Floris, Chief Innovation Officer at NIZO

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