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NewsLindt taps into Japanese flavour trends with cherry blossom and matcha truffles
Lindt is expanding its Japanese-inspired range with two new Lindor truffle flavours and the return of a sell-out matcha bar
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Comment & OpinionLess chocolate, higher prices: how brands are managing the cocoa price squeeze
The challenge is that visible reformulation can quickly collide with brand equity says Patrick Young, MD at PRS In Vivo
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NewsFroot Pops ready for growth with backing from Justin King and Giles Brook
Founded in 2024, Froot Pops is already stocked nationwide in Morrisons and available on Ocado, alongside Selfridges, GoPuff, Zapp and 200-plus independents
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely debuts filled chocolate bars in Waitrose
Tony’s Chocolonely unveils its first-ever filled chocolate bar range
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KVI TrackerRetailer promotions help drive down Easter confectionery prices
In the absence of multibuy offers, retailers are leveraging loyalty and price promotions to keep down the price of Easter treats
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NewsForest Feast launches matcha chocolate almonds with PerfectTed
The NPD was designed to woo younger consumers, Forest Feast said
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InterviewsFairtrade’s Marike Runneboom de Peña on how trade can end poverty
As Fairtrade International issues a new global strategy, its CEO talks switching to a risk-based approach and breaking the ‘poverty in mindset’
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NewsShades by Niko confectionery brand tops 2026 NIQ Million Club cohort
Shades is backed by Candy Kittens co-founders’ investment fund Tuckshop London
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NewsSV Wholesale brings viral ‘chocolate chicken’ imitation food concept to UK
Cluck-o-Late is Belgian chocolate shaped like a chicken drumstick, covered in crumbled caramel biscuit and filled with vanilla cream
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Analysis & FeaturesBritain’s Biggest Brands 2026: the challengers threatening the top 100
Aiming to break into the main ranking next year, here are grocery’s 10 fastest growing brands just outside the top 100
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Range PreviewJammy Wheel biscuit egg and yeast extract hot cross buns: Aldi Easter range 2026
Aldi has launched its Easter 2026 range with new value-led chocolate eggs and seasonal bakery items
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Range PreviewPistachio mini eggs and carrot cake hot cross buns: Sainsbury’s Easter 2026
Sainsbury’s has launched its Easter range for 2026 focusing on premium eggs, Nectar pricing and free-from
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NewsEaster egg promotions surge despite government multibuy ban
Two-thirds of Easter eggs are on promotion at major supermarkets, up from 57% last year, as retailers switch from banned multibuys to price cuts with three weeks until Easter
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NewsValeo buys Bulgarian biscuit business to push Europe growth
Valeo Foods has acquired heavyweight Bulgarian biscuitmaker Prestige-96, marking another milestone on the company’s mission to become Europe’s “sweet treats champion”
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Analysis & FeaturesThe two new features spotlighting innovation at the UK Food & Drink Shows
The Taste the Future competition and a dedicated area called Spotlight on Future Foods will highlight innovation with wellbeing and sustainability at its core
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Category ReportRaising the bar: trends in snack bars 2026
Snack bars are pushing boundaries in ingredients and capitalising on demand for functionality. Who’s at the top of the pile?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy recalls keep occurring and which category is the worst offender
Recalls can have huge consequences – so why can’t companies stop them happening, and which categories are most at risk?
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NewsSurya Foods launches Candy Crescent halal sweets range
Gummy Bears and Cola Bottles will launch into over 900 Tesco stores
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Comment & OpinionAs chocolate prices soar, cocoa alternatives are on the rise
Advances in food technology are enabling the creation of cocoa alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional chocolate, says Emma Schofield, associate director for global food science at Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsChocolate sales rising faster among GLP-1 users, Lindt claims
According to Lindt, US sales of premium chocolate increased among GLP-1 users by nearly 17% in 2025