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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 …
Hershey Profit Slump Highlights Cost Pressures Despite Sales Growth
The Hershey Company reported a sharp drop in profitability in its latest quarterly results, underscoring ongoing pressures across the global confectionery sector. Net income for the fourth quarter fel …
Climate Change Intensifies Pressure on Global Food Security
Climate change is emerging as a major force influencing global food security, as extreme weather increasingly disrupts crop production, logistics and commodity markets. Floods, droughts, heatwaves and …
Dubai’s FIX Dessert Chocolatier Opens Limited-Time Pop-Up at Changi Airport
FIX Dessert Chocolatier, one of Dubai’s fastest-rising artisanal chocolate brands, has opened a seasonal pop-up at Singapore Changi Airport as part of its international expansion. The activation, now …
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