4+ hour, 14+ min ago  (1038+ words) It would be unfair to say cocoa alternatives have only just taken the confectionery sector by storm. After all, carob " the caffeine'free, low'fat chocolate alternative " enjoyed a boom in the 1980s and 1990s. What is fair to say, is that a new…...

1+ year, 2+ day ago  (238+ words) Tony's Chocolonely tops the 2025 Chocolate Scorecard, ranking highest in sustainability and ethical sourcing. Discover how chocolate companies are performing across traceability, climate, and labour standards'and what it means for B2 B supply chains....

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (806+ words) Across chocolate and sugar confectionery, manufacturers are doubling down on indulgence, layering flavours and textures to refresh core brands and unlock new consumption occasions. Multi-sensorial formats such as filled bars, clusters and bite-sized pieces are increasingly central to NPD strategies....

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (497+ words) News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa Global Growth Insights has released its list of the world's 17 biggest confectionery companies. The market intelligence specialists estimates that there are around 2, 500 active manufacturers worldwide, meaning a place in the top 10, or even…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (245+ words) News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa Shaq-A-Licious The Hershey Company - the brainchild of confectionery giant Hershey and sporting legend Shaquille O'Neal - have created interactive confectionery fun - Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS. The multi-textural gummy candy is available in three gummy-ball flavours - watermelon,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (243+ words) News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa Mars, Incorporated has announced the successful acquisition of snack brand Kellanova. The deal, which gained final regulatory approval on 7 December, is predicted to reshape the future of snacking. "Today marks a transformative moment…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago  (322+ words) News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa Unilever is reportedly in advanced negotiations to sell British snack brand Graze to German confectioner Katjes Group. The deal, said to be worth "35m (39m) would work out to a fraction of the price Unilever…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1162+ words) News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa Confectionery brands are doubling down on seasonal relevance and consumer-led innovation as they head into the final quarter of the year. With Halloween, Christmas and gifting occasions front of mind, launches are increasingly…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (639+ words) News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa A common mistake in innovation is straying too far from the idea that made the concept exciting in the first place, according to Charlie Chappell, VP of innovation and R&D at the…...