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Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth

Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health trends Classic flavours
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Lindt accused of misleading consumers on child labour

Lindt cocoa supply chain lawsuit – overview Lindt faces US lawsuit over alleged child labour
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Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory chief: “I was told being a woman would hold me back”

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the manufacturing leader behind millions of Jammie Dodgers reflects on
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Beyond the candy bar: Is confectionery redefining frozen novelties?

Candy companies increasingly are treating the freezer as a growth channel – one that allows
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Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

As conflict disrupts key trade routes and energy supplies, the confectionery sector is among the
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C-suite leaders sound alarm on food and beverage’s biggest risks

Executives warn rising costs, labour gaps and tech disruption are reshaping the industry’s future Food
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‘More is more’ spells the end for low and no

More is more food and beverage trend – summary Consumers reject low- and no- narratives
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Finding the sweet spot: Confectionery in EU balances tradition and innovation

The EU has a rich heritage in confectionery tradition and innovation. This ranges from French

What Will Chocolate Look Like in 2035?

The chocolate industry of the future may look very different from the

The Future of Chocolate Depends on the Next Generation of Cocoa Farmers

Many cocoa-producing regions face challenges related to aging farms, low farmer incomes,

Can Technology Make Cocoa Supply Chains More Transparent?

New technologies are being used to improve traceability throughout the cocoa supply

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Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory chief: “I was told being a woman would hold me back”

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the manufacturing leader behind millions of Jammie

Is AI vision worth the hype?

Visual inspection is a crucial part of the production process to ensure

Nestlé under Navratil: The fight to stay ahead

Nestlé’s future industry position – summary Navratil stabilises Nestlé after disruptive leadership

Why Unilever’s $40bn food merger is raising red flags

Unilever food merger: Markets and employees respond – summary Unilever plans to

Barry Callebaut’s strategic reset under Hein Schumacher

Hein Schumacher’s first six months at Barry Callebaut – overview Schumacher prioritised

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Nestlé to shut chocolate factory as seasonal demand drops

Nestlé Hungary factory closure – overview Nestlé will close its Diósgyőr factory in Hungary by 2026 Falling seasonal confectionery demand drove factory closure decision The site contributes under 3% of Nestlé Hungary revenue Nestlé seeks a buyer to continue confectionery production operations The closure reflects

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Cocoa prices climb following market collapse

Cocoa price volatility – summary Cocoa prices rebounded sharply as oversold market

Confectionery sales surge as market races towards $295bn

Confectionery industry outlook – summary Confectionery market expected to reach $295bn by

‘More is more’ spells the end for low and no

More is more food and beverage trend – summary Consumers reject low-

Beyond the candy bar: Is confectionery redefining frozen novelties?

Candy companies increasingly are treating the freezer as a growth channel –

Not Just a Flavour Strategy: How KitKat Embedded Itself in Japanese Culture

From ‘Japanisation’ to deep cultural alignment, Nestlé KitKat is one of the

Nestlé and Ghirardelli reboot cookie dough

Nestlé leans into bold, trend-driven twists while Ghirardelli bets on premiumization of

Chewy, gooey, crunchy or creamy: do consumers value texture?

Texture in food overview: are consumers prioritising it? Most consumers value texture,

Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth

Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health