Flipz and Dunkin’ capitalise on pumpkin spice craze as seasonal snacking heats up
pladis embraces pumpkin spice season with new Flipz and Dunkin’ collaboration
Confectionery
Private label goes premium as brands fight to keep up
Premium ingredients, sophisticated branding and growing consumer trust fuel private label’s rise across food and beverage
US snack giants find their fastest growth is no longer at home
Tariffs, weight-loss drugs and a more cautious US shopper are pushing the industry’s biggest names to chase growth in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia instead
Global Top 100 confectionery companies announced
Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s 2026 Global Top 100 confectionery list has been revealed
Hershey’s push for premiumisation picks up pace
Hershey’s stepping up its premium ambitions with elevated products, strategic acquisitions and a growing focus on affordable indulgence
Mars at 115: Shaping the future of confectionery
From a small-town America to the world’s biggest confectionery company, Mars mark 115 years of family ownership and industry influence
Natural colors are creating a new supply chain reality
Natural dyes require more than reformulation because supply chains must evolve too
Krispy Kreme cuts losses, but remains in the red
Doughnut giant’s turnaround strategy shows signs of success, but losses persist
Mondelēz targets festive growth with Christmas confectionery range
Confectionery giant targets growth with 2026 Christmas confectionery range
Why Nestlé’s factory closure could be first of many
Nestlé’s chocolate factory closure could be a sign of what’s to come for global confectionery production, as manufacturers prioritise scale, flexibility and efficiency
Is speculoos the new Dubai chocolate? Inside Biscoff’s €500m boom
Lotus Bakeries is making its biggest-ever investment to turn soaring demand for speculoos into lasting global growth
How the food giants are protecting their supply chains in the face of El Niño
Nestlé, Danone, Barry Callebaut and Kraft Heinz speak about their strategies to deal with climate volatility during the weather event
Ferrara gives away Trolli-inspired trainers in bold new launch
Ferrara is turning up the heat with its latest Trolli launch, giving away Jeff Cole-designed trainers inspired by its new gummies
Hollywood snack collabs: Why movie tie-ins keep winning for CPG brands
Snacks are the biggest beneficiary of Hollywood-powered marketing, with 60% of consumers noticing brand collabs “often or always” and 68% saying they’ve purchased a co-branded or special edition product
Nestlé kicks off Christmas countdown with festive Milkybar
Nestlé ramps up innovation with a new festive Milkybar
From Nestlé to Mars: Why Big Food is embracing contract manufacturing
Outsourcing becomes a priority as CPGs seek greater flexibility, speed and resilience
Mars turns mint supply risk into sustainability success
Mars shows how sustainable sourcing can strengthen supply chains with Shubh Mint programme
Hershey backs Summerween as Halloween arrives early
Halloween starts in summer with the growth of spooky trend, Summerween
How Mondelēz achieved its mid-year wins
The snacking multinational has seen a strong second quarter, returning to volume growth and succeeding in emerging markets
Hershey raises 2026 forecast following blockbuster Q2
Hershey posts strong second-quarter results, with sales and earnings growth driving an optimistic outlook
Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
Ferrero prioritises power brands to drive growth
Confectionery giant focuses on hero brands, innovation and acquisitions to drive growth
Mondelēz growth boosted by emerging markets as Europe sees decline
Like other major FMCGs, the biggest growth for Mondelēz is outside developed markets
Mondelēz issues urgent Cadbury recall over “undeclared” allergen
Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo bars recalled following discovery of undeclared pistachio, prompting food safety investigation
As AI carts enter stores, brands face a new battle for visibility
Are AI carts helping brands sell more products, or are they helping shoppers become smarter, more value conscious buyers?
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
How can CPGs modernize iconic brands for a new generation without losing the magic?
J&J Snack Foods says the answer lies in evolving heritage brands and products but not the emotional experiences consumers associate with them
Retailers rethink SNAP strategy as enrollment and spending decline
As SNAP enrollment shrinks, retailers rethink value, convenience and e-commerce
Nestlé drives KitKat growth with new launches
Nestlé expands KitKat sharing range as the confectionery giant ramps up innovation
Mars bets on Summerween as Halloween becomes a season
The confectionery giant is producing Halloween candy in the spring and bringing products to shelves in summer as consumers increasingly treat Halloween as a multi-month occasion
Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop
Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%
Oreo goes beyond biscuits with major snacking push
Oreo expands beyond the biscuit aisle with mini snack bags
From Three Square Meals to the Snack Universe
The traditional three-meal day falls from favour as consumers choose spontaneous snacking
Lindt hits pricing power limit as growth slows
Organic growth weakens as Lindt targets demand recovery
Lindt shares slide as cocoa costs shake investor confidence
Lindt’s share price slides as investors question strength of chocolate maker’s premium pricing power
