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Mars Reports Progress on Cocoa Sustainability Programme
Mars, Incorporated has reported further progress across its cocoa sustainability programme, with 98% of its cocoa supplies now covered by its responsible sourcing initiative. The update forms part of …
How Innovation is Revamping the Confectionery Market
Confectionery manufacturers are expanding their approach to product development as changing consumer expectations, new technologies and emerging ingredients create opportunities beyond traditional fla …
Could Personalisation Define the Next Era of Gut Health?
Gut health is moving into a new phase as advances in microbiome science, personalised nutrition and food technology create fresh opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers. Once largely associa …
Faster Trends Are Reshaping Food and Beverage Innovation
Food and beverage innovation is moving away from the traditional seasonal calendar as faster consumer trends, retailer demands and shorter product lifecycles push manufacturers towards more agile appr …
What Foods Do GLP-1 Users Actually Prefer?
As GLP-1 medications continue to reshape eating habits, attention is shifting from what consumers may reduce or avoid to what they still choose to eat and enjoy. While appetite suppression is a defini …
Could Hojicha Become the Next Big Tea Flavour Trend?
Hojicha, a roasted Japanese green tea known for its smooth and nutty flavour profile, is attracting growing interest from food and beverage manufacturers as consumers seek new taste experiences beyond …
Chocolate's ‘Affordable Luxury’ Appeal Faces New Consumer Pressures
Chocolate continues to lead the confectionery market, benefiting from its long-standing reputation as an affordable indulgence. However, while dollar sales remain strong, declining unit and volume sal …
Taste and Texture Continue to Define Confectionery Innovation
In confectionery, consumer loyalty is still driven by the fundamentals: taste and texture. While health positioning, sustainability and cleaner ingredient lists are gaining importance across the food …
The Big Five Confectionery Flavours Set to Define 2026
With the global flavours market projected to exceed $28 billion by 2030, confectionery brands are intensifying their focus on taste innovation to capture evolving consumer preferences. In 2026, five k …
AI is Transforming Confectionery Development and Innovation
Artificial intelligence is rapidly influencing the confectionery industry, enabling faster product development, smarter formulation and more sustainable production processes. By analysing data across …
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