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Chocolate Brands Are Turning to Texture for New Products

Texture is becoming a major focus in confectionery, with chocolate and candy

How Technology Is Changing the Way We Discover and Buy Chocolate

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

Cadbury Factory Gets RM90 Million Upgrade in Malaysia

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

Cadbury Gives Twirl a Golden Twist

Cadbury is introducing a limited-edition Golden Dipped Twirl, pairing its familiar milk

Chocolate Innovation Takes Center Stage as Brands Introduce New Flavours and Formats

Chocolate brands are expanding beyond traditional bars as new flavours, textures and

Ferrero Revives Wonka Chocolate Brand With New Product Range

Ferrero is bringing the Wonka brand back with a new range of

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Is Premium Chocolate Really Worth the Higher Price?

Confectionery industry outlook – summary Confectionery market expected to reach $295bn by 2034 amid rapid
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Mars bets on Summerween as Halloween becomes a season

The confectionery giant is producing Halloween candy in the spring and bringing products to shelves
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Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Vegan confectionery is not just a trend – it’s the future of the industry. Rising
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Nestlé and Ghirardelli reboot cookie dough

Nestlé leans into bold, trend-driven twists while Ghirardelli bets on premiumization of classic flavors to
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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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British EUDR? UK government to introduce anti-deforestation rules

The proposal will affect imports from around the world, including coffee, cocoa, soy and palm
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Barry Callebaut’s strategic reset under Hein Schumacher

Hein Schumacher’s first six months at Barry Callebaut – overview Schumacher prioritised profitability, discipline and

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Nestlé Invests Over $50 Million to Expand Toronto Chocolate Factory

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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Kwidzyn, Poland - July 2, 2014: Kit Kat chocolate bar isolated on white background. Kit Kat bars are produced by Nestle. Brand Kit Kat was registered in 1911

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

That smooth, melt-in-your-mouth experience isn’t accidental. From the quality of the ingredients

Dark, Milk or White Chocolate: What’s the Difference?

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

What Gives Chocolate Its Shine?

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

Why Does Good Chocolate Melt So Smoothly?

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

Why Does Chocolate Taste Different Around the World?

Texture in food overview: are consumers prioritising it? Most consumers value texture,
Assorted strawberries in chocolate, sweet dessert, berries in different chocolate and sprinkled with nuts.

Why Does Chocolate Pair So Well With Other Flavours?

Chocolate has a remarkable ability to work with both sweet and savoury