News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Is hojicha the next flavour megatrend?
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Mars taps reality TV for experiential M&M’s push
Barry Callebaut bets on cocoa-free chocolate
Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds
Where brands should focus their AI strategy now
4 forces forging the future of sweets and snacks
Hershey’s profit surge masks deeper struggles
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Sweeteners back in the spotlight as scientists probe liver disease risks
19-May-2026 By Donna Eastlake
2026 confectionery trends: Pineapple set to be flavour of the year
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Wonka returns as Ferrero taps into experiential marketing boom
20-May-2026 By Donna Eastlake
The growing trend of personalization in confectionery
Insight
26-May-2026By Donna Eastlake
27-May-2026By Gill Hyslop
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21-May-2026By Timothy Inklebarger
ADM Specialty Syrups for Reformulation
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Floral-inspired confections with natural colors
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Sweet Spectrum: Top Confectionery Trends of 2025
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How to Beat Cocoa Price Spikes with Compound Chocolate
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29-May-2026By Donna Eastlake
27-May-2026By Elizabeth Crawford
27-May-2026By Deniz Ataman
22-May-2026By Gill Hyslop
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The Future of Chocolate
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