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EXBERRY

GNT Files Safflower Colour Petition

EXBERRY® colour supplier GNT has reached an important regulatory milestone after filing its safflower colour additive petition with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Satellites

Ferrero Uses Satellites For Traceability

Ferrero is using satellite imagery and geospatial analysis to improve visibility across the agricultural supply chains behind some of its principal ingredients. Working with the Starling monitoring platform, the confectionery group says it can now map and monitor approximately 230,000 cocoa, palm oil and coffee plantations.
Ghana Cocoa

Ghana passes cocoa bill to protect farms

Ghana has moved to tighten protection of its cocoa farms after parliament approved legislation designed to prevent land being diverted to mining and other activities. The Ghana Cocoa Board Bill 2026 establishes a regulatory framework for the country’s cocoa value chain, with measures covering farm protection, farmer income and oversight of an industry important to Ghana’s economy.
Reese's

Hershey Celebrates 1 Year of Reese’s Oreo

One year after introducing the REESE’S OREO® Cup, which brought together America’s #1 Candy and #1 Cookie, the Reese’s brand is celebrating with a new campaign featuring Lindsay Lohan, Amy Sedaris and Director Patricia Arquette.
Dohler Mexico

Döhler Group Opens Site in Mexico

The Döhler Group has officially opened its new production plant in the State of Mexico, marking the next chapter in its growth strategy in Latin America.
Chocolate Confectionery

Chocolate Market To Reach USD 233.8 Billion

According to our Growth Market Report, the global chocolate confectionery market size reached USD 155.2 billion in 2025, reflecting robust consumer demand and dynamic product innovation across all regions…
Nestle Competition

Nestlé Professional® Toque d’Or® 2026 Trip

The winners of the 2026 Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or have returned from an inspiring prize trip across Denmark, Sweden and Norway, where they explored the people, places and experiences shaping Scandinavian hospitality. 
NCA Gummy

NCA Shares Research on GLP-1 Consumers

New research from the National Confectioners Association finds that consumers taking GLP-1 medications continue to enjoy chocolate and candy, making more intentional choices about when, why, and how they treat themselves rather than eliminating confectionery from their diets.
Fortress

Fortress Technology Marks 30 Years

Reflecting on the most pivotal moments in the company’s 30-year history, Fortress Technology Founder and President Steve Gidman explores how inspection technology has evolved to support the advances in food safety standards.
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