Market trends

Raw chocolate: The trend to watch

Raw chocolate: The trend to watch

By Donna Eastlake

Raw and minimally-processed chocolate is bringing bold flavours, rustic textures, and transparency to the premium confectionery space

Information is the new must-have in food

Information is the new must-have in food

By Flora Southey

Appetite is building for food information. From ingredients to processing methods, how can industry best give shoppers want they want?

Top 5 foods fuelling the brain health boom

Top 5 foods fuelling the brain health boom

By Donna Eastlake

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

Top confectionery trends for 2026

Top confectionery trends for 2026

By Donna Eastlake

Top trends driving innovation in confectionery include personalisation, premiumisation, and ultra-limited editions