Confectionery

Up The Food Chain

FN+Smöoy India head: Balancing health and personalisation in frozen desserts

Spanish frozen yoghurt brand Smöoy is targeting health-conscious consumers with a dessert that combines indulgence, personalisation and nutritional attributes

COA expands high-protein chocolate range with matcha and coconut

COA has added matcha and coconut flavours to its high-protein chocolate range as it expands in Australia and New Zealand and eyes the US market

FN+UPF meta-analysis lands as industry debates definitions

UPF risks mount, but safe consumption levels remain unclear amid divided definition debate

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

FN+Nestlé Russia falls under Kremlin control

Food and beverage giant vows to protect its rights after Russia transfers control of local business to state-appointed administrator

FN+Nestlé shifts strategy from scale to execution

Coffee, Petcare and emerging markets at centre of Nestlé’s new strategy as the food giant moves away from growth through scale

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‘All about health’: Bebop takes dairy-free ice cream across APAC

Bebop is targeting APAC markets with a dairy-free, plant-fat ice cream as it seeks to scale beyond Taiwan

FN+Could dropping ‘vegan’ unlock growth?

What if the future of vegan food isn’t vegan at all? Why the next wave of growth could come from selling great food that just happens to be animal-free

Mondelēz accelerates premiumisation drive

From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d’Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation

FN+Confectionery fraud surges as manufacturers struggle to stay ahead

Fraudsters target high-value ingredients and premium claims, leaving confectionery manufacturers battling risks from farm to finished product

Cadbury breaks category boundaries with beauty launch

Cadbury joins cross-category collaboration trend with MCoBeauty beauty launch

Ritter Sport and Haribo join confectionery collaboration boom

Ritter Sport and Haribo join forces to launch limited-edition Balla Bites

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

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

FN+Nestlé breaks with 60 years of After Eight tradition

Nestlé is giving After Eight its biggest makeover in decades, expanding the iconic brand with new flavours and a modern look

FN+Germany’s food giants thrive as manufacturers feel the squeeze

Germany’s food manufacturers are facing mounting pressure from powerful retailers, rising labour and energy costs, and accelerating consolidation, reshaping one of Europe’s most important food markets

FN+Why Nestlé’s latest results point to real recovery

Accelerating volumes, resilient margins and a confident outlook suggest Nestlé’s recovery strategy is gaining traction

Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers

Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming

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%

FN+Iran conflict: food sector’s 8 biggest casualties

Impacts from the Iran conflict have rippled across the global food system, with disruption taking an overall toll on food security and supply chains

New Protein Watch: Betagro chicken noodles, Thai Union snacks and fresh soymilk

Betagro chicken noodles, Thai Union snacks and fresh soymilk feature in this edition of New Protein Watch

Why the smartest food marketing begins when everything goes wrong

From stolen chocolate to monochrome packaging, some of the food industry’s most effective marketing campaigns have grown out of operational problems rather than creative briefs

FN+5 food trends driven by lifestyle shifts around the world

Convenience, wellness and cultural identity are reshaping what people eat, driving five global food trends influencing brands today

Growth Asia Summit 2026: Retailers JD Health, Guardian, Alpro Pharmacy join major brands next week

There is still a week left until the Growth Asia Summit 2026 and we can confirm the attendance of retailers active in the region’s health and nutrition space, including Alpro Pharmacy, China’s JD Health and Guardian Singapore.

Why food scientists still can’t crack the perfect natural red

Creating a heat-stable natural red remains one of food science’s toughest colour challenges

Former Nestlé CEO in legal dispute with Swiss food giant following sacking

Former Nestlé chief executive officer, Laurent Freixe, is challenging his dismissal in a dispute over lost bonuses and shares

SWIFT reforms: India’s push for food safety and traceability

India’s recent reforms span ingredient restrictions and digital trade systems aimed at strengthening food traceability and supporting domestic and global trade

When everything is a snack, is anything a snack?

The most important finding in Mondelez International’s latest State of Snacking report isn’t that people are snacking more but that the industry may no longer know what a snack is

UAE’s Nutri-Mark nutrition labelling system goes digital

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched an app to bring its national nutritional labelling system to the next level

How are Nestlé, Danone and Muscle Milk rethinking reformulation?

Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy

Do GLP-1 users like artificial sweeteners?

Users perceive sweeteners differently to sugar

Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking

Consumers aren’t simply looking for something tasty. Mondelēz International’s latest report suggests they increasingly want food that entertains, comforts and gives them something worth talking about

Is ‘healthy enough’ the new ‘better for you?’

Winning brands balance health, indulgence and convenience

Neapolitan reigns: Dessert experts highlight classic flavours for growth

Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams continue to outperform flavour and health trends

Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food

The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

4 ways food brands can win in China’s ‘conscious indulgence’ era

Chinese consumers are among the most discerning in the world, and guilt-free indulgence is leading local innovation trends. Here are four ways food firms can capitalise

Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?

The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?

Will integrated hubs define Singapore’s food manufacturing future?

As major food brands shift operations out of Singapore, Gourmet Xchange taps convenience and scalability with an integrated food hub from ideation to production and distribution

ANZ Focus: Aussie Syrah, World Cup dairy and Brancourts

Aussie Syrah wine, World Cup dairy and Brancourts feature in this edition of ANZ Focus

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3 make or break factors for Asian brands in the West

The western world is home to many of the world’s most established food brands, so what strategies can Asian brands use to crack desirable markets like Europe or the US?

Is APAC finally moving towards food safety regulatory harmonisation?

Global food safety authorities claimed ‘tangible results’ were seen in the most recent Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit (APFRAS) attended by 14 Pacific nations — but is this just talk?

Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds

Unilever’s $40bn Foods deal with McCormick is facing mounting backlash as questions over strategy and valuation put the deal under pressure

South Korea on ‘unfair’ online ads: Helping food firms avoid snags

The South Korean government has published an in-depth handbook on Unfair Online Advertising in a bid to further manage how food products are sold online

Middle East Focus: Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food

Turkish meat consumption, Iran conflict and K-Food feature in this edition of Middle East Focus

Indonesia palm oil export controls: Impacts on global food sector

Indonesia’s new strategy to centralise key commodity exports such as palm oil is set to shake up food chains worldwide in a big way – here’s why

FN+Will cocoa alts ever be sexy? Hershey backlash opens the debate

As cocoa markets fluctuate, Hershey’s controversy shows that while alt-chocolate is advancing fast, taste and transparency remain make-or-break for consumers

FN+Sweet proteins gain global momentum with latest regulatory win

Amai Proteins’ sweet protein secures regulatory approval in Singapore after recent US nod

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FN+Not Just a Flavour Strategy: How KitKat Embedded Itself in Japanese Culture

From ‘Japanisation’ to deep cultural alignment, Nestlé KitKat is one of the few foreign brands to have thoroughly cracked Japan’s competitive chocolate market

Why thinking like an AI agent matters to marketing

Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered

FN+Big Food’s leadership crisis: Why CEOs are falling faster than ever

C-suite exits are mounting across Big Food, but behind the scandals lies a deeper performance and innovation problem