Confectionery

Flipz and Dunkin’ capitalise on pumpkin spice craze as seasonal snacking heats up

pladis embraces pumpkin spice season with new Flipz and Dunkin’ collaboration

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

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

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

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

FN+The seasonal launch is dead. What comes next?

Faster trend cycles, retailer demands and shrinking product lifecycles are reshaping food and beverage innovation

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

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

FN+Cyberattacks surge as food and beverage becomes prime target

From suppliers to retailers, no part of the food and beverage industry is safe as cyber attacks escalate

FN+From excess to experience: How indulgence is evolving

Indulgence hasn’t gone away, but its meaning has changed

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

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

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

FN+Nestlé bets big on premiumisation as consumers trade up

Nestlé prioritises premiumisation as consumers seek quality, functionality and indulgence

FN+From Nestlé to Ferrero: Big Food’s consolidation boom

Big Food’s biggest players are using acquisitions and strategic investments to fuel growth and expand their influence, and it’s reshaping the future of the industry

FN+Lindt accused of misleading consumers on child labour

Lindt facing US lawsuit alleging misleading claims over human rights commitments in its cocoa supply chain

Nestlé drives KitKat growth with new launches

Nestlé expands KitKat sharing range as the confectionery giant ramps up innovation

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

FN+Nestlé to shut chocolate factory as seasonal demand drops

Nestlé to close Diósgyőr factory by the end of 2026

Lindt hits pricing power limit as growth slows

Organic growth weakens as Lindt targets demand recovery

FN+Mars cuts jobs as confectionery giant consolidates operations

Mars to close Newark headquarters as it consolidates corporate functions in Chicago

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

FN+Creatine appeal expands with mental health focus

Research explores potential mental health benefits of creatine as popularity of supplement soars

Opinion

Regulating UPFs will not be easy

It remains to be seen whether such regulation is workable

FN+Health vs Indulgence: Why consumers refuse to choose

Wellness is reshaping food and beverage, but indulgence still drives sales

Barry Callebaut assesses cocoa threat as El Niño intensifies

World’s biggest chocolate producer weighs in on cocoa market concerns as UN issues El Niño warning

FN+Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk

Microplastics are a growing concern for confectionery manufacturers. But can contamination be prevented?

Lindt turns Dubai chocolate craze into ice cream

Lindt brings Dubai chocolate trend to ice cream as confectionery brands continue to diversify

The strategy powering Ritter Sport’s success

Ritter Sport bets on innovation, affordability and sustainability to drive growth

FN+Four new cacao types just handed chocolate a lifeline

A Peruvian gene-hunt has rewritten the cacao family tree, handing breeders fresh raw material just as disease and extreme weather squeeze the world’s cocoa supply

Could Mondelēz finally get its hands on Tim Tam?

KKR is reportedly preparing to sell Arnott’s, raising questions over whether Mondelēz will bid again

Gen Alpha and Beta: Confectionery’s next battleground

Freeze-dried sweets, bold flavours, Roblox activations and AI-powered engagement – the forces reshaping confectionery innovation as brands look beyond Gen Z

Aero meets Milkybar as Nestlé bets on brand power

Nestlé combines two iconic brands as collaborations gain traction in confectionery