A co-founder of Halo Top ice cream has moved into the chocolate category with the launch of Gatsby Chocolate, a range of lower-calorie bars.

AAK and Mars have joined forces with several nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and an impact investment fund to create a public-private partnership that will improve the livelihoods of women working in Ghana's shea supply chain.

Ferrero Group has unveiled a new Palm Oil Charter, which outlines the company’s ongoing mission to support a palm oil industry that is good for both people and nature.

Mars, Incorporated says its Palm Positive Plan has delivered a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain, a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to tackle deforestation and advance respect for human rights.

Cargill's FATitudes study revealed consumers closely read labels of packaged foods, with fat and oil type as a strong purchase consideration factor.

Emulsifiers, which combine the fat and water elements of confectionery, offer a wide range of potential benefits.

Much of the confectionery industry is held together by emulsifiers — literally. They are the magic that combines water and fat ingredients with each other. 

The global food market for emulsifiers is set to hit $4.48 billion by 2026, according to research by Stratistics MRC.