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The 7 trends shaping the future of confectionery

The 7 trends shaping the future of confectionery

28-Aug-2026 | By Donna Eastlake

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Global Top 100 Most Valuable Food Brands 2026 announced

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Lindt turns confectionery into couture with boundary-breaking collab

Global Top 100 Most Valuable Food Brands 2026 announced

Barry Callebaut appoints ex-Mondelēz exec as COO

The Gen Z Effect: Rewriting the rules of confectionery

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Barry Callebaut appoints ex-Mondelēz exec as COO

Barry Callebaut appoints ex-Mondelēz exec as COO

26-Aug-2026 By Donna Eastlake

2026 confectionery trends: Pineapple set to be flavour of the year

2026 confectionery trends: Pineapple set to be flavour of the year

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The Gen Z Effect: Rewriting the rules of confectionery

The Gen Z Effect: Rewriting the rules of confectionery

26-Aug-2026 By Donna Eastlake

The sweet spot: 100% indulgence with cost-effective, natural confectionery ingredients

The sweet spot: 100% indulgence with cost-effective, natural confectionery ingredients

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Confectionery fraud surges as manufacturers struggle to stay ahead

Confectionery fraud surges as manufacturers struggle to stay ahead

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Global Top 100 Most Valuable Food Brands 2026 announced

Global Top 100 Most Valuable Food Brands 2026 announced

27-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Barry Callebaut appoints ex-Mondelēz exec as COO

Barry Callebaut appoints ex-Mondelēz exec as COO

26-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Why the former McVitie’s boss is betting on private label

Why the former McVitie’s boss is betting on private label

26-Aug-2026By Gill Hyslop

Godiva turns 100 with star-studded centenary campaign

Godiva turns 100 with star-studded centenary campaign

25-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

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ADM Specialty Syrups for Reformulation

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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Sweet Spectrum: Top Confectionery Trends of 2025

Sweet Spectrum: Top Confectionery Trends of 2025

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How to Beat Cocoa Price Spikes with Compound Chocolate

How to Beat Cocoa Price Spikes with Compound Chocolate

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Lindt turns confectionery into couture with boundary-breaking collab

Lindt turns confectionery into couture with boundary-breaking collab

28-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Xanthan gum linked to gut inflammation, putting manufacturers on alert

Xanthan gum linked to gut inflammation, putting manufacturers on alert

19-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

‘Worth it’ replaces ‘more is more’ as indulgence evolves

‘Worth it’ replaces ‘more is more’ as indulgence evolves

17-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Private label goes premium as brands fight to keep up

Private label goes premium as brands fight to keep up

14-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

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Climate Smart Food 2026

Climate Smart Food 2026

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The Gen Z Effect: Rewriting the rules of confectionery

The Gen Z Effect: Rewriting the rules of confectionery

26-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Could dropping ‘vegan’ unlock growth?

Could dropping ‘vegan’ unlock growth?

25-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

Confectionery’s biggest trend? Looking back

Confectionery’s biggest trend? Looking back

24-Aug-2026By Donna Eastlake

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