With an ambitious growth target for the next five years, vice president of new innovation territories at Mars, Greg Hocking, ...

As cocoa prices soar, legacy brands and startups are rethinking chocolate. Discover how Hershey, Celleste Bio and Voyage ...

Cocoa prices have surged nearly 400% in the past year, orange juice futures have doubled and coffee is at a record high. For ...

Azerbaijan's sugar production has risen by almost 60% over the past year. So is this nation set to threaten the status quo of ...

Keeping up to date on the latest confectionery launches is vital in the fast-moving, competitive global sweet treat market.

Between 2023 and 2024, cocoa prices rose near 400% to $10,000 (€9,311 a tonne). Those prices increased further in January 2025, reaching $10.75 per kilogram – the highest price recorded in 60 years.

Mondelēz International’s 2024 State of Snacking report identified mindful consumption as a core trend, with 96% of global consumers confirming they engage in mindful snacking behaviours. Of those ...

Functional, better-for-you (BFU) and healthier alternatives are popular terms within confectionery, indicating consumers’ growing awareness and call for chocolate, candy and gum that has an appealing ...