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Beneo unveils sugar-free confectionery concepts to inspire category innovation
Beneo has launched a new collection of sugar-free hard-boiled candy concepts.
Planet A Foods launches no-added-sugar ChoViva for confectionery and bakery manufacturers
Planet A Foods has expanded its cocoa-free ingredient portfolio with the launch of ChoViva No Added Sugar.
Hershey appoints former PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink as president of US market
The Hershey Company has appointed Heather Hoytink as President, US, effective 8 July 2026.
Warrior adds to creatine offering with new gummies
Warrior has expanded its range of creatine offerings with a new Creatine Gummies product, available at 164 Morrisons stores across the UK.
Bühler presents next generation of chocolate processing solutions
Bühler has unveiled the next generation of two of its chocolate processing technology solutions: the Finer S Edition 26 five-roll refiner, and the ELK Edition 26 single-shaft conche.
From global fusion to ‘newstalgia’: FoodBev tours ADM’s Berlin flavour lab
FoodBev was recently invited to take a journey through today’s most influential taste trends during a visit to ADM’s Flavour Innovation Centre in Berlin, Germany.
Balconi expands into UK with ambient cake range launch
Italian cake brand Balconi is expanding into the UK market with a new range of ambient cake products launching in Tesco and Asda from 1 June.
Haldiram’s takes inspiration from current flavour trends with new mango and pistachio marzipan sweets
Indian food brand Haldiram’s has added two new confectionery options to its UK offering: Mango Marzipan and Pistachio Modak Marzipan.
Mars Wrigley expands Skittles range with Flavour Flip launch
Mars Wrigley is expanding its fruity confectionery portfolio with the launch of Skittles Flavour Flip, set to roll out nationwide from June 2026.
Nestlé Professional expands sweet bakery offer with branded muffin range
Nestlé Professional has expanded its out-of-home bakery offering with a new range of branded muffins.
Mondelēz International faces German court ruling over Milka Bar downsizing
Mondelez International has been found by a German court to have misled consumers after reducing the size of its Milka chocolate bars from 100 grams to 90 grams.
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