The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The Hershey Company has launched its 2026 Halloween portfolio, introducing over 20 innovations across chocolate, fruity gummies, and salty snack categories.

Krispy Kreme has partnered with The Pokémon Company International to launch a six-SKU limited-time doughnut collection celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary.

The University of Reading has produced a 100 per cent British chocolate bar from Berkshire-grown cocoa, highlighting global supply chain vulnerabilities across the £10.4 billion UK chocolate sector.

Little Moons has partnered with confectionery brand Candy Kittens to launch limited-edition Sour Watermelon Sorbet Mochi across Ocado Retail.

pladis brand Flipz has partnered with Dunkin' to launch limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Donut-Flavored Covered Pretzels across US retail channels through October.

Confectionery major HARIBO of America has opened its first US retail stores in New York and Massachusetts under newly appointed President and CEO Jon Hughes.

Krispy Kreme has unveiled its 2026 Autumn Seasonal Collection, introducing new maple, mocha, and apple crisp offerings alongside returning Pumpkin Spice and Biscoff doughnuts.

Mondelēz International has unveiled its 2026 Christmas confectionery range, introducing Toblerone Biscoff Truffles alongside new Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff sharing and self-eat formats.