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Aldi is set to launch a unique product in the UK market: Dubai Chocolate Style Mochi, marking a first for supermarkets in the region.

Premium chocolate brand, Fatso, has introduced a new flavour – called Drunk’n Monkey – as part of its ongoing effort to redefine the dark chocolate market.

Seattle’s Best Coffee has partnered with gourmet marshmallow brand XO Marshmallow to launch Coffee Roast Mallows, a limited-edition variety pack of coffee-flavoured marshmallows.

Barry Callebaut has teamed up with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) to research the potential of cocoa cell culture technology.

Fazer Group has announced a substantial investment of approximately €400 million for the construction of a new chocolate factory in Lahti, Finland, underscoring the company's efforts to modernise its production capabilities.

Functional snack brand Awake Chocolate has successfully closed an CAD $8 million (approx. $6 million) funding round aimed at supporting its rapid growth and product innovation.

Neuro Gum, a player in the functional gum and mints market, has unveiled a limited-edition Strawberry Cake-flavoured mint in collaboration with brand ambassador and investor Steve Aoki.

Ruly, a new entrant in the UK confectionery sector, has officially launched its line of caffeine-infused sweets, aiming to capture a niche in the growing functional candy market.

Ferrara Candy Company, a player in the US sugar confectionery market, has initiated exclusive discussions to acquire CPK Group, a French manufacturer and distributor of candies and chocolates.

The Ferrero Group has officially announced its acquisition of WK Kellogg Co, a move aimed at expanding its portfolio and enhancing its presence in the North American market.

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, known for its brands like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, is reportedly close to finalising a deal to acquire WK Kellogg, the maker of popular cereals such as Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes – a source has told Reuters.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies has announced the launch of Maryland S’wich, a new cookie sandwich that aims to disrupt the sandwich biscuit category in the UK.