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
Confectionery & Snacks
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Waitrose has withdrawn a widely sold crumble product from its shelves because of undeclared oats (gluten).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
Lindt shares slide as cocoa costs shake investor confidence
Lindt’s share price slides as investors question strength of chocolate maker’s premium pricing power
Wholebake to invest £3M in new high-speed production lines
Healthy snack manufacturer Wholebake is set to invest £3 million in the roll-out of two new high-speed production lines.
PepsiCo pulls popular snack from shelves over allergen fears
PepsiCo has recalled one of its Doritos products due to the presence of undeclared milk in some packs.
Pladis ramps up regenerative agriculture to safeguard critical supplies
Maker of McVitie’s, Turtles and Godiva unveils new regenerative farming initiative to strengthen supply chains
Barry Callebaut assesses cocoa threat as El Niño intensifies
World’s biggest chocolate producer weighs in on cocoa market concerns as UN issues El Niño warning
Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk
Microplastics are a growing concern for confectionery manufacturers. But can contamination be prevented?
Lidl pulls Dubai-style ice cream from shelves over allergen concerns
Lidl is recalling a Dubai-style product because of an undeclared allergen, posing a serious risk to consumers.
Interview: Why Mars has bet big on UK manufacturing
Mars Wrigley’s UK&I GM Adam Grant tells Food Manufacture why the firm has chosen to pour close to £200M into its famous Slough site.
How Ritter Sport is disrupting Britain’s crowded chocolate market
Ritter Sport’s UK&I head of sales Christian Boulter lays bare the brand’s plan for the British market in this exclusive interview.
Major supermarket pulls baked snack over undeclared allergen
A major supermarket retailer is recalling one of its baked snack products because of undeclared milk.
Nestlé to axe artificial colours worldwide in industry first
Nestlé to remove artificial food colourings from all products globally by the end of the year
Ferrero UK pulls frozen product over metal contamination concerns
Ferrero UK is recalling a frozen confectionery product due to concerns over foreign body contamination.
Hershey appoints PepsiCo veteran to drive next phase of growth
Hershey names Heather Hoytink US president, highlighting renewed focus on growth
Krispy Kreme recalls doughnuts over allergen fears
Krispy Kreme has recalled two doughnut products due to undeclared hazelnuts, which may pose a serious allergy risk.
Mondelēz CEO warns ‘shaky’ UK regulations threaten future investment
Mondelēz CEO Dirk Van de Put has cautioned that global consumer confidence is at a 30-year low as a result of protracted economic instability.
Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking
Consumers aren’t simply looking for something tasty. Mondelēz International’s latest report suggests they increasingly want food that entertains, comforts and gives them something worth talking about
Mondelēz appoints new finance head
Global food and drink powerhouse Mondelēz has appointed a veteran of the consumer goods sector as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
Tony’s Chocolonely: Cocoa price fall is ‘massive blow’
The ethical chocolate manufacturer argues that previously higher cocoa prices demonstrate that industry can afford to do better.
Better late than never: Lidl finally unveils its very own caterpillar cake
Discount grocer Lidl is joining the “caterpillar craze” by finally launching its own take on Marks & Spencer’s iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake.
Plant-based confectioner recalls chocolate bar over undeclared allergen
A confectionery brand is recalling one of its chocolate bar products over concerns about an undeclared allergen.
McVitie’s enters savoury market with new Penguin snack
Biscuit manufacturer McVitie’s is expanding its savoury portfolio with the launch of an all-new snack.
Radnor Hills ventures into the snacking industry
Welsh mineral water brand Radnor Hills is making its first move outside the drinks industry by investing in a new snacking brand.
NOMO: ‘Chocolate innovation isn’t inclusive enough and brands are missing out’
Flavour innovation in chocolate is seeing rapid advances but choice is lacking for free-from consumers. NOMO’s senior brand manager explains how inclusive flavour innovation has unlocked growth for the business across the category.