Nestlé’s confectionery sales rose despite steep price hikes, but falling volume suggests chocolate may be nearing peak price.

Explore this week’s standout confectionery NPDs, from caffeinated gummies to pistachio biscuits, as brands blend innovation ...

Brussels, do we have a problem with the EUDR? That’s the question Confectionery News posed back in May as the bloc’s director general for Trade called it “extremely burdensome”. It seemed the director ...

The commodity alternatives industry is spinning up serious growth, driven by crises in cocoa, coffee and even citrus as ingredients majors respond to mounting shortage concerns. Big focus has been ...

Soaring cocoa prices and the cost-of-living crisis are pushing confectioners to rethink pricing, pack sizes, and innovation. Discover how brands are adapting to the new confectionery economy.

Packing multifunctional benefits into sweet treats is big business in 2025. Elevating new confectionery product releases beyond consumers’ traditional (and still sought-after) indulgence, fun and ...

The Fairtrade Foundation has issued a statement in response to Nestlé’s surprise announcement that it is planning to stop using Fairtrade cocoa and sugar in its chocolate bars, including the ...

Traceability from farm to first purchase, common definitions of protected areas and paying farmers a living income are three ways stakeholders say can help end cocoa-driven deforestation in West ...

Global confectionery producers face rising costs and trade disruption as new US tariffs hit chocolate, candy, and gum exports from Europe, Switzerland, and Canada.

In the rapidly evolving world of confectionery manufacturing, staying updated on the latest innovations and industry initiatives is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. This fortnightly article ...