Ghirardelli joins Dubai chocolate craze with new-look Squares
Chocolate maker puts spin on Dubai chocolate craze with taller Squares
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Protein boom powers confectionery growth
Protein is reshaping confectionery innovation, but consumers continue to put taste, texture and indulgence first
Will Vandemoortele and Délifrance’s integration squeeze bakery buyers?
Vandemoortele and Délifrance have the scale to reshape frozen bakery, but customers will want to know how much of the benefit reaches their businesses
Nestlé backs landmark effort to improve cancer care
Food and beverage giant partners with the WSSO to make nutrition a standard part of cancer surgery care worldwide
Nestlé launches its first-ever cookie Advent calendar
World’s biggest CPG counts down to Christmas with 12 Days of Nestlé Toll House, combining festive flavours with brand heritage and the growing consumer appetite for nostalgia
How can CPG brands stand out as private label expands?
As retailers expand mid-tier and premium store brands, CPG companies must respond with faster innovation and a closer eye on consumer trends
Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors
Chocolate producer’s transition into complete product solutions is designed to unlock growth, but investors remain unconvinced
Ghirardelli enters snack aisle in major move beyond chocolate
Luxury chocolate brand enters the snack aisle in a major expansion beyond chocolate roots
Nestlé signs biggest-ever global brand deal with NBA
World’s biggest CPG bets on basketball to reach the next generation, signing 21-market NBA deal
Ferrero targets protein-led growth beyond chocolate
Confectionery giant strengthens position in fast-growing snack market with Power Crunch revamp
The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay
Climate change, ageing plantations and fragile supply chains are putting cocoa under unprecedented pressure. The industry’s response could determine the future of chocolate itself
Mars gives Skittles a crystal crunch as texture trend accelerates
Confectionery giant gives Skittles a crunchy new twist, as texture becomes key confectionery battleground
Mondelēz bets on familiar favourites to drive growth
Confectionery giant gives Cadbury Twirl a makeover as brand extensions continue to drive confectionery innovation
Chocolate without cocoa? Why the industry’s taking alternatives seriously
Can alt cocoa secure chocolate’s future? As supply pressures mount, manufacturers are increasingly turning to cocoa-free and hybrid alternatives
Food leaders warn resilience risks are being ignored by board members
A group of senior executives from major UK manufacturers and retailers have gone over their boards’ heads with a stark warning to investors over short-sightedness.
Lindt cuts sales forecast as consumer spending slows
Confectionery giant cuts 2026 sales growth forecast after weaker-than-expected demand, but confidence in long-term strategy remains
Pladis sales pass £3.3bn but profits take a hit
Pladis doubles down on growth, investing in brands, manufacturing networks and sustainable ambitions
Nestlé takes Starbucks home as cold caffeine craze heats up
Nestlé capitalises on demand for cold caffeinated drinks with Starbucks Refreshers Concentrates
The rise of private label functional foods
Private label products are increasingly boasting functional benefits
Mondelēz makes Toblerone Pink Crush permanent in major first
Toblerone Pink Crush is here to stay as confectionery and snacking giant marking major production first
One halal standard to rule them all? Saudi Arabia’s trillion-dollar bet
A Saudi-led push to harmonise halal rules could reshape global food trade
Nestlé Russia under state control: What happens next?
As the dust settles on Russia’s takeover of Nestlé’s local operations, analysts warn the move could reshape how multinationals assess risk in the country
Alternative proteins have disappointed investors – but it’s not the end
Taste and affordability challenges have dented consumer uptake and limited the category’s commercial potential. Can the sector’s fortunes turn?
Is food investing enough in climate adaptation?
As heat and drought hit production, climate change is no longer a future threat to prepare for, but a present reality to adapt to
Twinings and Ovaltine expected to impact profit for Associated British Foods
The weather features heavily in Q4 update and predictions for the financial year ahead
Cadbury x Oreo: Do collaborations and health claims still drive growth?
Cadbury and Oreo embrace collaboration trend with Cadbury Delights Oreo launch, but do health claims go a step too far?
Are consumers right to be concerned about food prices?
A combination of global crises, both human and natural, has already impacted food prices and will likely affect them further
Is the snack market slowing? How changing habits are reshaping the industry
Despite strong growth forecasts, questions are emerging over the future of the snacking sector
Top 10 shortlist announced for FoodNavigator’s Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat
The 2026 shortlist of startups take on industry challenges around scalable food waste reduction, nutrition and food safety