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UK manufacturer BakeAway has launched a new ready-to-bake cookie dough brand, Doh!, aiming to bring bakery-style treats to consumers’ own kitchens.

Celleste Bio has unveiled what it describes as the world’s first milk chocolate bars made with real cocoa butter produced using cell suspension culture technology.

Lindt & Sprüngli is tapping into seasonal and global flavour trends with the launch of a limited-edition, Japan-inspired chocolate collection for spring/summer 2026.

Ferrero has confirmed that officials from the European Commission are conducting on-site inspections at its offices.

Meiji is set to launch a new fruit chocolate product, 'Nomitsu Ka Tsubutsubu Ichigo,' across Japan for a limited time from 21 April 2026.

Nestlé is expanding its confectionery portfolio with the introduction of a new pistachio-flavoured variant of its Aero range.

Tony’s Chocolonely has expanded its confectionery portfolio with the launch of Filled, its first-ever range of filled chocolate bars.

Cargill has expanded its edible oil plant in Port Klang, Malaysia, adding a new speciality fats production line as part of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at strengthening its global food solutions offering.

FoodBev's Rafaela Sousa rounds up the latest product developments across confectionery and sweet treats.

Meiji is expanding its presence in the fast-growing functional confectionery space with the launch of a new product, Frubi.

Perfect Snacks has launched a new refrigerated protein bar range, Protein + Prebiotics, as it targets growing demand for high-protein snacks with added functional benefits.

Italian start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba.