snacks

Editor’s blog: Just weeks away until the 2023 World Confectionery Conference

17 September 2023

We’re now just three weeks away from our latest edition of our World Confectionery Conference, with the anticipation surrounding the event continuing to build, as…

Read more

World Confectionery Conference plans move forward

18 March 2023

The World Confectionery Conference will return as a live event for 2023, and will be staged in the UK this autumn, featuring a dynamic range…

Read more

Video exclusive: World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022

22 September 2022

The 2022 edition of our World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully this month in Brussels, Belgium, attracting visitors and speakers from around the globe, in what…

Read more

Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference interview: FMCG Gurus

15 April 2022

Exploring industry trends forms a key element of this year’s World Confectionery Conference. Editor Neill Barston quizzes one of our keynote speakers, Will Cowling, of…

Read more

Mondelēz confirms latest CoLab businesses for its Snackfutures venture

7 March 2022

Mondelēz International has confirmed its latest intake of ten budding businesses utilising its Snackfutures innovation and venture hub devised to back inventive new firms.

Read more

Germany’s BDSI confectionery body expresses concerns over ‘significant declines’ in exports

4 August 2021

Germany’s federal confectionery association, the BDSI has reported ‘significant declines’ its key export markets, with continued pressure on sales amid the impact of the global…

Read more

Confectionery sector remains key market for almond inclusions

20 July 2021

The confectionery sector remains the most popular segment for product ranges with almond ingredients, according to latest industry research, writes Neill Barston.

Read more

Research reveals plant-based confectionery trends continue rapid rise

3 February 2021

Confectionery product series featuring plant-based claims have continued to show a strong surge in growth, according to latest research from Innova Market Insights.

Read more

Provenance and sustainable sourcing highlighted by Innova as major trends

20 January 2021

The provenance of product ranges, sustainable sourcing and packaging are set to play a significant role in the sweets and snacks category for 2021, according…

Read more

GNT extends colouring series with new fiesta pink variety for chocolate

27 October 2020

The Netherlands-based GNT group has extended its Exberry micronised powder series with a new beetroot pink shade to its existing portfolio.

Read more

Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda

21 October 2020

Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental…

Read more

Innova Market Insights’ reveals major flavour trends for 2020

5 May 2020

Global research group Innova Market Insights’ has released its latest report on global flavour trends within the food and drink sector, highlighting a key pattern…

Read more

Growth trend for probiotic product ranges during coronavirus outbreak

30 March 2020

Key industry research from the GlobalData market analysis organisation has highlighted major trends emerging from stockpiling of products during the coronavirus outbreak.

Read more

Mondelēz confirms support for major sustainability drives tackling pollution and waste

27 March 2020

The Mondelēz International global snacks and confectionery group has joined two key initiatives aimed at tackling plastic waste and pollution, as it moves towards 100%…

Read more