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Italian confectionery company Ferrero has rolled out its first worldwide campaign highlighting sustainable sourcing and responsible production practices. The initiative was unveiled at Nice Côte d’Azu …

The global chocolate industry is evolving as consumers increasingly seek transparency, ethical sourcing and authentic flavour experiences. Raw and minimally-processed chocolate is emerging as a stando …

As we gear up for a record-breaking Halloween season, America alone is expected to spend a whopping $13.1 billion, a 13 percent increase from last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NR …

- Showcasing two of Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa’s fastest growing trade sectors, prominent industry events register impressive turnout of global companies - ISM Middle East elicits record-bre …

Nestlé has achieved a major milestone in its efforts to reduce cocoa waste, developing a patented technique that reportedly enables up to 30% more usage of cocoa fruit in chocolate production, writes …

What used to be a simple trip down the pantry aisle has become a cultural movement for younger consumers. Analysts say Millennials and Gen Z are fueling a “premium snacking” wave, a modern spin on the …

Once considered a niche dietary need, gluten-free products are now a driving force in food innovation. With the global gluten-free market projected to reach $13.67 billion by 2030, major brands and st …

Nestlé SA reported a 10.3% decline in first-half 2025 earnings, citing headwinds in several major categories and geographies, most notably coffee, confectionery and China. Earnings fell to 5.1 billion …

Ferrero is making a play far beyond chocolate with a blockbuster $3.1 billion acquisition of WK Kellogg Co’s North American cereal business, giving the Italian powerhouse a much larger footprint acros …

From AI-powered ideation to freeze-dried TikTok trends, innovation in sweets is speeding up — but standing out still takes more than just novelty. In this expert-led roundup from Confectionery News, l …