Keto’s collapse: The end of a diet era
Once a weight-loss juggernaut, the high-fat, low-carb keto diet is losing consumer interest
Retail & shopper insights
Top confectionery trends driving sales in 2025
From timeless favourites to viral treats, discover how price, innovation, and better-for-you options are reshaping the confectionery aisle
Chewing over the next big idea: Snacks built for GLP-1 lifestyles
With GLP-1 users eating less often, chewy and long-lasting snacks like jerky, protein bites, gummies and gum are stepping up as the formats that make every portion count
Food and beverage trends 2025: What’s hot and what’s not
Snacks are surging, alcohol is slipping, and flavour is king. Discover the biggest consumer shifts in food and drink in 2025
Do consumers really want less sugar? The sweet debate unwrapped
As sugar reduction reshapes sweets and snacks, are brands keeping pace with what consumers want?
Gluten-free market to hit $13.67bn by 2030
Gluten-free is no longer niche. With the market growing fast, brands are racing to overcome production hurdles for new product development
Top 5 confectionery trends for Autumn/Winter 2025
Functional benefits, luxe indulgence, bold flavours, and festive flair set to dominate confectionery
Unilever ice cream growth strong ahead of demerger
The results are positive for The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which will be spun off mid-November
Food safety emergency: What’s causing the recall spike?
Food recalls have hit record highs - costing billions, shaking consumer trust, and exposing cracks in global supply chains
Mondelēz sees jump in revenue growth, driven by pricing
Q2 sees Mondelēz price increases pay off
Grab-and-go 2.0: Better-for-you foods in convenience channels
Convenience stores have shifted from being quick snack stops to destinations for discovering new food and beverage products, from name brand to private label offerings
Private label beats brands in battle for supremacy
With half of global shoppers choosing supermarket own brands, we discover if the age of branded food and beverage is over
What every food and drink brand must know about AI and innovation
AI can speed up your pipeline – but it won’t tell you why everyone still picks chocolate. Here’s how to innovate without losing your edge
Americans love sweetness – but also want to scale it back
While consumers gravitate toward sweet flavors, their enjoyment of sugar is often tempered by cognitive dissonance — a tension that experts say can be eased through portion control and strategic pack sizing
Hershey sharpens its 2025 strategy with sweet innovations and a packaging overhaul
Hershey is doubling down on innovation in 2025, unveiling a bold product lineup and a transformed packaging strategy at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo
Chocolate takes centre stage at the White House Easter Egg Roll 2025
When the Trump administration partners with America’s top candy brands, it’s more than a sweet gesture – it’s a statement. Discover what it means for those who made it
5 things behind the vegan chocolate boom
Chocolate is going vegan as the plant-based trend spreads and grows to more categories
Dubai Chocolate craze reaches fever pitch
From the TikTok phenomenon to formulation favourite, global confectionery manufacturers are selling out of their pistachio and Knafeh-filled bars
Gut-friendly chocolate revolutionises confectionery market
Scientists have discovered the secret to ‘rich’ and ‘luxurious’ probiotic-enhanced chocolate
Latest Nestlé news
Up to the minute updates from the Swiss food and beverage giant
Why US shoppers still prioritise treats despite rising food costs
The NCA’s new State of Treating Report reveals indulgence is still a treat worth having
Has gum lost its chew?
NGOs and grassroots organisations deliver an open letter to the UK government, calling for a ban on plastic chewing gum
Is vanilla the go-to flavour for confectioners in 2025?
Long-standing fan favourite, vanilla, turns to innovative flavour combos, production opportunities and functional confectionery to meet consumer demands
How Tony’s Chocolonely is scaling ethically amid cocoa market volatility
The ethical chocolate giant is driving impact and revenue despite industry challenges
Confectionery brands must step up on sustainability or risk losing consumers
How to meet the evolving expectations of an increasingly conscious audience in 2025
How to supercharge a modest marketing budget in 2025
No longer just for halloween, is the freakification of flavours a sneaky way to standout in social media?
Predictions for the future of chocolate
How will the dominant confectionery category fare in 2025?
How mouthfeel will drive confectionery innovation in 2025
Appealing to consumers’ senses and sensibilities will be key to NPD success, according to a new report
GLP-1 drugs affect chocolate giant
Hershey says weight management medications, GLP-1 drugs, have had a ‘mild year-on-year impact’ on its business.
Embrace the ‘perfectly imperfect’ era in 2025
Get ready to break the rules as rebellion is 2025’s hot new confectionery trend
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.
Milky Way opts for a can format to reduce plastic packaging
With a higher recyclability rate, cans provide a favourable alternative to plastic packaging and its accompanying pollution.
Pricing fears grow ahead of Halloween
Cocoa and sugar prices are reported to have reached frightening highs, with alarming price rallies predicted.
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.
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 gifting brings together top confectionery trends
Sweet-treat gift-giving creates engagement and brand loyalty, so it’s no wonder many global brands are tapping into the purchasing driver.
Anthon Berg broadens appeal to win over Gen Z market
The 140-year-old chocolatier is shaking up its branding and product lineup to capture the attention of Gen Z consumers, refreshing its reputation as a treat for grandparents.
What ‘unlikely’ social factors are shaping the candy market?
Surprising reasons like cultural changes and social shifts are transforming confectionery consumption habits. Here's what you need to know
Four ways confectionery brands are customizing the consumer experience
Confectionery brands are now offering custom experiences that go beyond taste, making every bite uniquely memorable. Here we examine four game-changing trends
The rise of 'Summerween' expects to boost confectionery sales
Core holidays like Halloween are being planned for earlier by consumers who are simultaneously looking for value in their holiday preparations and a desire for extended celebrations, which gives brands an opportunity to offer more assortments, formats...
How to turn summer into a season of boosted sales
Looking for NPD inspiration? Try leaning into sunny season with these six tips for making the most of summer
Should you be marketing on the metaverse?
As one confectionery firm launches its own candyland on Roblox to appeal to young gamers, we explore the merits of brand-building in virtual reality
Sugar reduction
Are sweeteners leaving a sour taste with consumers?
Here’s how manufacturers can navigate the changing perception of sugar-reducing ingredients among confectionery shoppers
Is the nostalgia trend marketing code for a lack of new ideas?
Sweet treat campaigns targeting Gen Xers are really having a moment, but does evoking the past future-proof sales?
Seasonal innovation
How to get ready for halloween 2024
As the majors finalise their campaigns for candy’s ‘biggest moment’ how can smaller confectioners turn spooky season into sales?
Six things generation alpha consumers want
As today’s teenagers become more financially independent, what do manufacturers need to know about their preferences and priorities?
Swicy flavours set to be the hottest trend in confectionery in 2024
Not adding horseradish, peppercorns or chillis to your confectionery yet? Here’s why you should
Has the plant-based trend peaked?
The plant-based trend has been on the up and up in recent years. But has it finally peaked and, if yes, can the plant-based industry do anything to prevent a decline?
What’s next in biscuits?
Exciting trends to watch emerge as the much-loved treats evolve to match environmental and health-led consumer demands.
Why isn’t private label chocolate appealing to consumers?
Despite the cost-of-living squeeze, private label versions of chocolate are not flying of the shelves. Why aren’t consumers keen on the private label option?