3 days ago · Daily news on confectionery and biscuit industry. Free access to news on chocolate, candy and biscuit processing.

2 days ago · Price is on the mind of all confectioners as attention turns to the strategies sweet makers will be adopting to navigate the changing and complex confectionery landscape. With the ongoing cocoa disruption running into its fourth season, this is one sector within confectionery that stands out. “The ...

4 days ago · With the new year comes new growth projections and regulatory updates, shifting confectioners’ preparations and priorities for the year ahead. With new legal updates around deforestation compliance, human rights protections and plastic waste requirements taking shape this year, confectionery ...

4 days ago · M&M’s Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich is designed to deliver a multi-texture flavour experience that brings together the crunchy sensation of M&M’s Milk Chocolate Minis with the melt-in-your-mouth sweetness of “home-baked” style sugar cookies and the rich and creamy sensation of 100% real peanut butter ice cream.

Jan 24, 2025 · According to Financial Times market data, cocoa market prices were up 143% on January 15 compared to the same time in 2024. The spike in cocoa costs came only a month after the business and economic publication reported how the cocoa sector was on “the brink of a big price surge”.. The message was clear: Prepare for cocoa prices to …

Jan 17, 2025 · After a year of escalating costs that culminated in an already peak price of $12,261 per ton in April 2024, cocoa prices surged once again in December 2024, which, according to the World Bank, were up by 30%.On December 18, they reached an all-time high, once again, hitting $12,646 per ton, TrackInsight reports. Overall, 2024 saw historic highs for cocoa prices which increased by 177.39% ...

Dec 12, 2024 · CBE and specialty fats and oils emerge as the sustainable choice for chocolate and confectionery . Paid for and in partnership with Manorama Industries Limited

Jun 6, 2024 · Hershey supersizes Reese’s for summer. While shrinkflation hits some parts of the confectionery sector, Reese’s is bucking the trend with the release of its Jumbo Cup edition that’s equivalent to four of its iconic king size cups in one.

Nov 11, 2024 · The National Confectioners Association (NCA) releases its latest insights on chocolate consumers in its new research, Getting to Know Chocolate Consumers 2024. Overall, the confectionery category reached $48 billion (€45bn) in total sales in 2023.

Jul 26, 2024 · British confectionery brand Monty Bojangles has expanded its block chocolate range by adding two new flavours to the popular bar category. Milk Perfectly Creamy and Milk Toasty Popcorn are now on physical and digital shelves, joining its existing range, which comprises milk millionaire caramel, milk triple nut praline, dark citrus passion, and dark cocoa nib crunch flavours.