Cocoa volatility and fast-changing label demands are squeezing R&D timelines. Barry Callebaut’s partnership with NotCo points to a new, AI-assisted path forward.
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Read the NewsThe UK government has announced changes to its soda tax. Business are going back to the lab: reformulation and R&D is complex, but support is available.
Read the NewsCity officials say some of America’s biggest brands helped shape eating habits that are now coming back to haunt public health budgets.
Read the NewsAs the UK-EU reset deal inches forward, new mycotoxin limits threaten to turn the much-loved British oatcake into unexpected Brexit collateral.
Read the NewsPepsiCo’s latest pep+ update centers on water and the message should make the whole snacks sector pay attention.
Read the NewsAI start-up AKA Foods is helping confectionery makers cut cocoa content and speed up product development. Discover how its platform reduces innovation timelines from years to weeks.
Read the NewsFrom gingerbread nostalgia to chocolate trolleys and limited edition winter snacks, here’s what’s new this festive season.
Read the NewsAs consumers redefine premium chocolate through taste, ethics and wellness, everyday indulgence is replacing special-occasion luxury – opening the door for brands and retailers to grow margins, build loyalty and differentiate in a tightening, barbell-shaped market
Read the NewsSweet snack trends are tilting toward simpler, fruit-forward formulations – and Solely’s approach is drawing fresh attention from retailers.
Read the NewsA fresh strike vote at KP’s Billingham plant has raised concerns over whether popular crisp brands will be fully stocked in the run-up to Christmas.
Read the NewsMars Snacking urges the entire dairy supply chain to share responsibility for sustainable farming. Through its Unreasonable Food accelerator, the company backs start-ups tackling methane emissions, alternative proteins, and natural ingredients, driving collaborative solutions for a greener future.
Read the NewsDiscover the future of chocolate. From premiumisation and health-driven trends to regional growth, cocoa-free alternatives, and bold innovations shaping a $184bn global market by 2033.
Read the NewsThe J.M. Smucker Co.’s latest results show a business broadly on track, but its Sweet Baked Snacks segment is clearly in the painful middle of a reset.
Read the NewsUnilever is close to offloading Graze, the British healthy-snack brand it acquired for £150m in 2019, to German confectionery group Katjes for just £35m. The sale reflects Graze’s struggles under Unilever’s ownership and aligns with the FMCG giant’s strategy to focus on faster-growing sectors like beauty and healthcare.
Read the NewsEmmi Group acquires The English Cheesecake Company to strengthen its presence in the UK's premium desserts market, despite growing trends towards weight management. The acquisition boosts Emmi's UK foodservice operations and allows entry into retail, capitalizing on the 6% yearly growth in the cheesecake segment.
Read the NewsKaya Rebel, a Singapore start-up, makes lower-sugar, higher-protein coconut jams infused with global flavours as it eyes growth in tourism retail.
Read the NewsThe confectionery giant’s latest move – snapping up LesserEvil – pulls it deeper into the everyday snacking landscape it’s been circling for years.
Read the NewsCape Cod Chips now face two lawsuits alleging the brand’s ‘no artificial’ claims don’t square with its use of synthetic citric acid.
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