Nestlé debuts its first cocoa‑free chocolate using Planet A Foods’ ChoViva, marking a major shift in confectionery as Big Food explores sustainable cocoa alternatives.

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Emerging research links several widely used sweeteners to faster cognitive decline, raising new concerns for consumers and manufacturers as regulators reassess long‑standing safety assumptions.

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A deep dive into Mondelēz International’s rapid rise to global confectionery dominance, exploring its strategic acquisitions, ...

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A data-driven look at how Ferrero’s innovation, acquisitions, and sustainability strategy are shaping its future - and what ...

Major infant formula recalls linked to ARA contamination are triggering sector‑wide scrutiny. Explore the regulatory, supply ...

GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping appetite, cravings and taste perception. Discover new research and what it means for food and drink ...

Inflation is impacting premiumisation in positive and negative ways. On the one hand, many consumers want 'affordable ...

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends energy prices soaring and disrupts global food supply chains, impacting oils, grains, dairy, meat and packaging.

What is the future of chocolate? It may move to new growing regions such as Nigeria, Cameroon and Ecuador, and may adopt new agricultural techniques such as agroforestry and climate smart agriculture.