Scientists in Nottingham say they’ve found the ‘secret sauce’ behind fine chocolate. By isolating nine key microbes, they can ...

Mars partners with Pairwise to use CRISPR tech for developing disease- and climate-resilient cacao, aiming to secure future ...

With disease, weather and aging trees hampering yields in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, are there other locations that could ...

Discover the hottest confectionery trends for Autumn/Winter 2025. From functional sweets with health benefits to indulgent ...

Discover how bakery flavours, non-HFSS innovation and ethical sourcing are driving the latest trends in UK snacking and confectionery.

Cocoa Prices Are at Record Highs—Is Your Business Feeling the Pressure? In 2024 and 2025, cocoa bean prices have soared to historic levels. If chocolate is central to your product lineup, you’re ...

Nestlé’s confectionery sales rose despite steep price hikes, but falling volume suggests chocolate may be nearing peak price. Is smart pricing losing its edge?

This week’s confectionery new product development (NPD) shows a clear shift toward format innovation, flavour experimentation and cross-category appeal. Brands are more often leaning into social media ...

A new impact investment partnership, ‘Women for Chocolate,’ has launched in Ghana to ensure the success of women cocoa farmers.

Picking up the baton from the World Cocoa Foundation Meeting, the Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference, organised by Chocoa, moved into the Beurs van Berlage for a further two days of discussion and ...

According to the most recent Corbion Consumer survey, the primary drivers for consumers of confectionery remain centered around flavour and reputable brands. In the realm of sugar confectionery, fruit ...

The UK consumer cannabinoid industry has issued an urgent plea calling on the Home Office to put in place a legal framework to cover the sale of CBD products – something the industry claimed it ...