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Halloween is no longer just for kids, it’s a confectionery goldmine

Brain food is booming. As consumers seek sharper focus and long-term cognitive health, the food industry is responding with powerful ingredients and smarter nutrition

Cocoa prices have finally cooled after a historic surge - but will the calm last?

The EU has resumed its investigation into Mars’ $35.9bn merger with Kellanova, following a stop in July

Nestlé fast-tracks leadership change following investor pressure

The food giant will split into two focused companies - one global, one domestic - in a bid to simplify operations and unlock brand potential

Snacks are surging, alcohol is slipping, and flavour is king. Discover the biggest consumer shifts in food and drink in 2025

ABF’s £75m Hovis buyout could reshape UK bread market

Mars teams up with biotech firm Pairwise to futureproof cocoa crops using gene editing

Gluten-free is no longer niche. With the market growing fast, brands are racing to overcome production hurdles for new product development