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Mars has introduced several new limited-edition confectionery products for the 2025 holiday season across its M&M’s, Twix and Life Savers brands.

Barry Callebaut has signed an agreement with food-tech company NotCo AI to explore the use of artificial intelligence in chocolate recipe development.

CSM Ingredients has introduced Nuaré, a new carob-based range of cocoa alternatives for bakery and ice cream applications.

Syren Spreads has debuted what it calls the world’s first spoonable adaptogenic and botanical beauty chocolate, set to launch 1 December 2025.

Storck USA has added a new festive twist to its line-up of Werther’s Original, with a limited-edition gingerbread-flavoured soft caramel, available across the US this month.

Made Uncommon, the parent company behind Coco Chocolatier, Up-Up and Otherly Oatm*lk, has announced the acquisition of three ethical chocolate brands: Seed & Bean, Love Cocoa and H!p.

Bühler has announced the launch of CompactMix, a new solution for spreads, fillings and coatings in chocolate and confectionery production.

Barry Callebaut has today announced a long-term partnership with Planet A Foods, a start-up innovating in sustainable cocoa-free chocolate alternatives.

From reimagined classics to bold new flavour trends, here’s what’s decking the supermarket shelves this festive season.

CandyWarehouse files for bankruptcy amid soaring ingredient costs and shifting consumer tastes in the sweets market.

The Cinnamon Churro flavour combines the indulgent tastes of cinnamon and brown sugar, encapsulated in Mojo's signature pouch format.

Retailer Aldi UK has expanded its partnership with cocoa-free chocolate brand ChoViva, launching three new seasonal products.