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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.

Mondelez is reviewing its marketing strategies through adoption of newly developed generative AI tool aimed at reducing production costs by 30% to 50%.

Natural colours producer Oterra has launched FruitMax Purple 105, a clean label purple shade designed for beverage and confectionery manufacturers.

Mars Wrigley is expanding its M&M'S brand with the introduction of M&M'S Pop'd Caramel, marking the company's first foray into freeze-dried candy.

Italian food-tech company Foreverland, a producer of cocoa-free chocolate alternatives, has expanded its production capacity with the opening of its first manufacturing plant in Puglia, Italy.

Ferrara Candy Company has expanded its Nerds range with the launch of Nerds Juicy Gummy Clusters.