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Cocoa Markets Rebalance Amid Fragile Global Conditions

Bean-to-Bar, Chocolate, Ethical Sourcing

Global cocoa markets continue to recalibrate following the extreme tightness of 2024–2025. Over the past seven days, prices have remained under pressure, with New York cocoa easing toward ~$3,133/ton and London near £2,328/ton.

Brits Set to Splash Out on Easter Choccy

Bars, Chocolate, Ethnic & Cultural

In the week leading up to Easter 2025, Brits spent an average of £42.64 on chocolate, marking a 26% jump on the usual 2025 weekly average and highlighting the seasonal surge in sweet-tooth indulgence

ofi Recognised for Living Income Progress

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ofi has been recognised as the most advanced company in the food and agriculture sector for its efforts to close living income gaps by the Platform Living Wage Financials

UK Cocoa Coalition Calls for Action

Bean-to-Bar, Chocolate, Ethical Sourcing

To mark International Day of Forests 2026, a new UK Cocoa Coalition has launched today in Parliament.

Minebea to Highlight Customised Solutions

Assembly & Portioning, Ingredients, Interpack, Minebea

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Minebea Intec, a world-leading manufacturer of weighing and inspection technologies, will be showcasing its manufacturing expertise from 7 to 13 May.

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Exclusives

Packaging: Sealed for Success

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Shelf life has always mattered in confectionery. Today, however, it faces greater pressure to do more than simple product protection

Big Interview – Mika Shino, Issei Mochi Gummies

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Mika Shino, Founder of Issei Mochi Gummies, is blending Japanese-inspired texture with contemporary confectionery trends to create a new category of chewy sweets

Sweet Talk – Udi Alroy, Carobway

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In this exclusive interview, we get to know Udi Alroy CEO and Co-Founder of Carobway

Fortified and Functional Additives

BENEO, Colourings & Flavourings, Healthy, Ingredients, Nutraceutical, Sugar & Sweeteners

The Innovator – Ester Boronat, Lasenor

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Ester Boronat, Product Manager of Lasenor, discusses the role of emulsifiers and crystallising agents in optimising chocolate rheology, stability and processing efficiency

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People News

Sylvia Buxton Wins NCA Advocate of the Year

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The National Confectioners Association (NCA) announced Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle Americas business unit, as the 2026 Advocate of the Year.

Toms Group Appoints New Director

Hard Confectionery, Soft Confectionery, Toms Group

Toms Group is strengthening its international growth ambitions with the appointment of Korab Luta as its new International Sales Director.

Wixon Appoints Chief Commercial Officer

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Wixon announced the appointment of Jason Williams as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the company. Williams will report to President Peter Gottsacker and serve as a member of the executive leadership team.

Nestlé Proposes Two New Board Directors

Bean-to-Bar, Chocolate, Ethical Sourcing, Nestle

Nestlé announced today that it proposes Ma. Fatima D. (Fama) Francisco, Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Global Baby, Feminine and Family Care sector, and Thomas Jordan, former Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), for election to its Board of Directors.

WCF Appoints Suzanne Blake

Bean-to-Bar, Chocolate, Ethical Sourcing, Ingredients, World Cocoa Foundation

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has appointed Suzanne Blake as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Membership, bolstering its leadership team as the global cocoa sector navigates rising regulatory expectations, market volatility and accelerating climate pressure.

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Event News

Minebea to Highlight Customised Solutions

Assembly & Portioning, Ingredients, Interpack, Minebea

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Minebea Intec, a world-leading manufacturer of weighing and inspection technologies, will be showcasing its manufacturing expertise from 7 to 13 May.

Confectionery Brings Fun and Flavour to IFE 2026

Chocolate, Hard Confectionery, IFE 2026, Soft Confectionery

Confectionery will once again be a key area of discovery at IFE 2026, where buyers can explore a growing mix of innovation, global influence and experiential formats shaping the category.

Hugo Beck to Launch New Secondary Packaging

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Hugo Beck, a manufacturer of horizontal film and paper packaging machines, suitable for the secondary confectionery packaging of chocolate bars or boxes

Sappi’s Paper Packaging Solutions at Interpack 2026

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At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sappi will present its comprehensive portfolio of future-proof paper packaging solutions, demonstrating how experience, reliability and technical expertise provide certainty in a rapidly evolving packaging landscape.

Exhibitor Spotlight – Palsgaard

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Palsgaard will be on hand at ISM to explain how confectionery producers can cut chocolate costs with advanced emulsifiers

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Product News

Hugo Beck to Launch New Secondary Packaging

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Hugo Beck, a manufacturer of horizontal film and paper packaging machines, suitable for the secondary confectionery packaging of chocolate bars or boxes

Theegarten Launches New FPC6

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With its new FPC6, Theegarten-Pactec is launching an innovative flow-wrapping machine specifically designed to meet the requirements of manufacturers of chocolate, confectionery, cereal and protein bars, functional foods and snacks, as well as co-packers and contract packers.

Haldiram’s Spotlights Ramadan Treat

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This Ramadan, Haldiram’s is turning up the flavour with its Khajoor Anjeer Bites, a deliciously elevated take on two of the season’s most cherished ingredients.

Puratos to Launch Professional Chocolate Product

Bean-to-Bar, Chocolate, Ethical Sourcing, Ingredients, Puratos

Puratos has announced that it will soon launch the world’s first chocolate product for professionals containing cultured cocoa, becoming the first company to bring this breakthrough innovation to market.

Manus and Tate & Lyle launch sweetener brand

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Manus, the bioalternatives scale-up platform, and Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a global provider of ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, today announced the launch of Yume™, a new brand under The Sweetener Alliance.

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Project News

ofi Recognised for Living Income Progress

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ofi has been recognised as the most advanced company in the food and agriculture sector for its efforts to close living income gaps by the Platform Living Wage Financials

Syntegon Strengthens Growth with CVC

Bars, Chocolate, Packaging, Syntegon

CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”) announced today that an investor group led by Apollo-managed funds (“Apollo”) is acquiring a 37% minority stake in Syntegon from CVC.

Mondelēz International Achieves Plastic Reduction Goals

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As part of its packaging transformation journey in Europe, Mondelēz International announced two key milestones:

Coco Chocolatier Secures Virgin Money Deal

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Scottish chocolate manufacturer Coco Chocolatier has secured a funding package from Virgin Money, backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency, to refinance recent acquisitions and support international expansion.

Cadbury’s Boosts Sustainable Packaging Progress

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Mondelēz International announces a new milestone in the company’s sustainable packaging journey, focused on making the joy of Easter more sustainable. For Easter 2026, the 31.9g, 74g and 256g Cadbury Mini Eggs bags will now be wrapped in 65% certified recycled plastic packaging allocated through a mass balance approach.

Cocoa Markets Rebalance Amid Fragile Global Conditions

Brits Set to Splash Out on Easter Choccy

ofi Recognised for Living Income Progress

Cocoa Markets Rebalance Amid Fragile Global Conditions

UK Cocoa Coalition Calls for Action

Minebea to Highlight Customised Solutions

Brits Set to Splash Out on Easter Choccy

Coco Chocolatier Secures Virgin Money Deal

Big Interview – Mika Shino, Issei Mochi Gummies

Sweets & Snacks Expo

Fi Europe

ProSweets

Cocoa Markets Rebalance Amid Fragile Global Conditions

Brits Set to Splash Out on Easter Choccy

ofi Recognised for Living Income Progress

UK Cocoa Coalition Calls for Action

Minebea to Highlight Customised Solutions

Sweet Victory Gum Helps Type 1 Diabetics

Cocoa Markets Rebalance Amid Fragile Global Conditions

Brits Set to Splash Out on Easter Choccy

ofi Recognised for Living Income Progress

Cocoa Markets Rebalance Amid Fragile Global Conditions

UK Cocoa Coalition Calls for Action

Minebea to Highlight Customised Solutions

Brits Set to Splash Out on Easter Choccy

Coco Chocolatier Secures Virgin Money Deal

Big Interview – Mika Shino, Issei Mochi Gummies

Sweets & Snacks Expo

Fi Europe

ProSweets

Cocoa Markets Rebalance Amid Fragile Global Conditions

Brits Set to Splash Out on Easter Choccy

ofi Recognised for Living Income Progress

UK Cocoa Coalition Calls for Action

Minebea to Highlight Customised Solutions

Sweet Victory Gum Helps Type 1 Diabetics

Cocoa Markets Rebalance Amid Fragile Global Conditions

Brits Set to Splash Out on Easter Choccy

ofi Recognised for Living Income Progress

UK Cocoa Coalition Calls for Action

Minebea to Highlight Customised Solutions