Mondelēz threatens second legal challenge in days over vegan ‘White Choccy Snowballs’
A British dairy-free vegan chocolatier has revealed that it is being targeted by potential legal action from Mondelēz.
Confectionery & Snacks
PepsiCo withdraws widely sold Walkers snack over labelling error
PepsiCo has recalled one of its widely sold snacking products due to the presence of an undeclared ingredient.
What can food brands learn from Doritos’ recipe rethink?
PepsiCo Europe’s VP of marketing innovation explains how manufacturers can improve nutrition, protect brand appeal and give shoppers a reason to keep buying.
Vegan chocolate maker faces legal threat from Mondelēz
The Toblerone owner is pursuing legal action against a small British vegan chocolatier.
What do GLP-1s mean for chocolate?
The rise of weight loss medications has prompted a wave of speculation about how people’s eating habits are changing - but what do these drugs mean for chocolate?
Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition
Volume-led growth, rising profits and a surprise acquisition fuel Mondelēz momentum
European summer gives the Magnum Ice Cream Company a boost in Q3
The company’s trading update also reports strong growth from leading brands such as Magnum and Ben and Jerry’s
Are Lay’s, Royce and Calbee onto something with chocolate-dipped crisps?
Initially dismissed as a holiday novelty, chocolate crisps have kept manufacturers coming back through seasonal launches, premium gifts and increasingly adventurous flavours
Lindt CEO exit: Strategic reset or overreaction?
Swiss chocolate maker’s CEO paid the price for slowing growth. But what does the move mean for the multinational’s future?
Pip & Nut to explore sale worth up to £100M
Britain’s bestselling nut butter brand Pip & Nut has hired advisers to explore a potential sale.
Ferrero commits to high protein: Why is the confectionery giant investing in functional health?
The confectionery landscape is changing, with high protein coming to the fore
Lindt ousts CEO in bid to reignite growth
Chocolate maker parts ways with Group CEO Adalbert Lechner as Board cites need to restore growth
Low-cal snack brand pulls product over mislabelled allergen risk
A low-calorie snack brand has recalled one of its widely sold products after a packaging error led to an undeclared allergen.
Pip & Nut founder credits snacking expansion for profitable year
The nut butter challenger brand has reported its first operating profit as revenue grew by 50% year-on-year. Food Manufacture hears from founder Pip Murray on the factors behind the company’s successful year.
McVities manufacturer appoints new chief supply chain officer
Pladis Global has added to its senior executive team as it continues a major transformation programme aimed at strengthening its manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Ferrero targets protein-led growth beyond chocolate
Confectionery giant strengthens position in fast-growing snack market with Power Crunch revamp
Sweet treats pulled from Home Bargains shelves due to undeclared allergens
A German confectionery brand has recalled some of its snacks from UK shelves because of undeclared allergens.
The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay
Climate change, ageing plantations and fragile supply chains are putting cocoa under unprecedented pressure. The industry’s response could determine the future of chocolate itself
Yeast-derived fat fools consumers in cocoa butter test
A fat derived from yeast cells may hold promise as an alternative to cocoa butter.
Mondelēz reveals the trends shaping the future of confectionery and snacking
What does the future hold for confectionery and snacking? Richie Gray of Mondelēz SnackFutures shares his thoughts on the trends and technologies shaping the sector
Lindt cuts sales forecast as consumer spending slows
Confectionery giant cuts 2026 sales growth forecast after weaker-than-expected demand, but confidence in long-term strategy remains
McVitie’s owner Pladis takes profit hit despite revenue rise
McVitie’s owner Pladis reported a mixed performance in 2025, with operating profit falling despite overall revenue rising.
Dubai chocolate products recalled by major distributor due to salmonella
A Dubai chocolate product has once again been implicated in a UK-wide recall, with confectionery distributor World of Sweets withdrawing two products from sale.
Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?
From protein targets to dietary restrictions, shoppers can now describe what they need and get a shortlist of snacks in return but the effect on sales is still unclear
Lawsuit claiming Hershey misled consumers dismissed
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Hershey of misleading shoppers with packaging
Ferrero launches new Wonka range backed by £35M factory investment
Ferrero has launched a new range of Wonka products, created with the expertise of its UK Research & Development team and manufacturing colleagues in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
McVitie’s latest global brand to bet on localisation for China growth
McVitie’s is expanding beyond biscuits in China with local-specific snacks, customised flavours and tailored formats
Mondelēz ramps up investment to drive global growth
Confectionery and snacking giant shifts focus to drive next phase of growth
Tunnock’s workers secure improved pay amid strike threat
Factory workers at the Tunnock’s site in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, have accepted an improved pay offer following negotiations.
Waitrose recalls widely sold dessert over undeclared allergen
Waitrose has withdrawn a widely sold crumble product from its shelves because of undeclared oats (gluten).
McVitie’s eyes up expansion on fast-growing Chinese market
British biscuit powerhouse McVitie’s is stepping up its ambitions in China by expanding its on-the-ground presence.
Ritter Sport UK appoints new MD amid rapid growth
German confectionery manufacturer Ritter Sport has appointed a new UK managing director following the resignation of Benedict Daniels.
The 7 trends shaping the future of confectionery
Confectionery is booming, but what’s fuelling its momentum? We unpack the top trends transforming the category
Barry Callebaut appoints ex-Mondelēz exec as COO
World’s biggest chocolate maker appoints Thomas Gaengler as chief operating officer, reinstating the role after nearly three years
Why the former McVitie’s boss is betting on private label
Cem Karakaş once ran one of the world’s biggest branded snack groups; now he’s buying into the manufacturers helping retailers challenge them
Mondelēz accelerates premiumisation drive
From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d’Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation
Confectionery fraud surges as manufacturers struggle to stay ahead
Fraudsters target high-value ingredients and premium claims, leaving confectionery manufacturers battling risks from farm to finished product
Can culturally rooted snacks survive industrial scale?
As regional flavours go global, manufacturers risk engineering away the very character that made them valuable
Ferrero buys leading US better-for-you brand
Leading confectionery firm Ferrero is set to acquire American wellness and better-for-you food brand Purely Elizabeth.
Nestlé unveils new cereal range as demand for ‘healthy ageing’ food soars
Food manufacturing powerhouse Nestlé is launching a series of new cereal products for its Shreddies and Shredded Wheat brands.
Tyrrells crisps strikes union deal after site closure
Potato crisps manufacturer Tyrrells has struck a deal with GMB Union that gives workers the right to negotiate for better pay and conditions.
The seasonal launch is dead. What comes next?
Faster trend cycles, retailer demands and shrinking product lifecycles are reshaping food and beverage innovation
Lay’s crisps pulled from Home Bargains stores over allergen fears
Food importer ASR Solutions Ltd has recalled a popular crisps flavour from Home Bargains due to undeclared allergens.
How Mondelēz achieved its mid-year wins
The snacking multinational has seen a strong second quarter, returning to volume growth and succeeding in emerging markets
Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
Leading UK confectionery supplier pulls chocolate products over allergen fears
A leading premium confectionery supplier has withdrawn several chocolate products due to the undeclared presence of multiple allergens.
Lindt accused of misleading consumers on child labour
Lindt facing US lawsuit alleging misleading claims over human rights commitments in its cocoa supply chain
NFU slams decision to close down UK’s oldest sugar factory putting over 100 jobs at risk
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has slammed British Sugar’s decision to close its flagship Cantley factory in Norfolk.
Nestlé to shut chocolate factory as seasonal demand drops
Nestlé to close Diósgyőr factory by the end of 2026
Mars cuts jobs as confectionery giant consolidates operations
Mars to close Newark headquarters as it consolidates corporate functions in Chicago