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Mars Wrigley is expanding its confectionery portfolio with the launch of a new variant of M&M’S, introducing M&M’S Cookie Dough to the UK market later this month.

Nestlé Confectionery is adding a brand-new, limited-edition Salted Caramel Pretzel variant to its Yorkie chocolate bar range in the UK and Ireland.

Aldi is expanding its seasonal confectionery offering with a new line-up of Easter eggs and chocolate treats.

Fairfields Farm has partnered with Temprd to launch a limited-edition Easter product combining milk chocolate with potato crisps.

Ferrero has announced a new governance structure, including the creation of two new roles reporting to Ferrero International president, Giovanni Ferrero.

Belgian ingredients supplier Purato says it will launch the first professional chocolate product made with cultured cocoa.

Reuters has reported that cocoa stocks in the Ivory Coast are piling up as exporters resist the fixed farmgate price, disrupting global chocolate supply.

Ferrero UK is launching Kinder Bueno Dark, aiming to tap into premium dark chocolate demand while driving incremental value for retailers.

Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut will invest €250 million over several years to upgrade and future-proof its Wieze factory in Belgium.