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Mondelēz earnings nearly halve as record cocoa costs overshadow revenue growth

Mondelēz earnings nearly halve as record cocoa costs overshadow revenue growth

Mondelēz International grew full-year net revenues by 5.8% to US$38.5 billion, but record cocoa costs wiped out much of that progress. Earnings nearly halved — down 44.7% — while the cost of producing its snacks surged nearly 25% to US$27.6 billion, driven by cocoa prices that hit a record high of US$10.75 per kg in January 2025. 
ISM & ProSweets 2026 live: Roquette explores texture science behind plant-based and sugar-free jellies
ISM & ProSweets 2026 live: Roquette explores texture science behind plant-based and sugar-free jellies
Jelly confectionery formulations require a careful balance of taste, texture, and mouthfeel. At the ongoing ISM & ProSweets 2026 trade show in Cologne, Germany (Feb 1-4), Roquette discusses the science behind soft confectionery texture, with a spotlight on plant-based, sugar-free jellies, using its sensory analysis tool.
ISM & ProSweets 2026: Capol advances vibrant, customized color and coating solutions
ISM & ProSweets 2026: Capol advances vibrant, customized color and coating solutions

Capol’s Pablo Elizondo, senior R&D manager and color specialist, shares how advanced color and coating innovations are helping confectionery brands achieve more vibrant, long-lasting visuals, improved textures, and customized solutions. He also explores the emerging trends shaping the future of R&D in color and coating technologies.

F&B ingredients industry 2025: Most read stories
F&B ingredients industry 2025: Most read stories
F&B ingredients trends centered on health, sustainability, and affordability. From plant-based advancements and gut health to the rising importance of protein and stress relief, industry leaders responded to shifting consumer needs. Key highlights included new developments in alternative proteins, gene-editing technologies, and supply chain regulations, with brands embracing transparency, flavor innovation, and functional ingredients for competitive advantage. We look back at the year’s top read stories.
Defending dairy: European Commission hits back at China over “questionable allegations”
Defending dairy: European Commission hits back at China over “questionable allegations”
24 Sep 2024 --- The European Commission (EC) has launched a consultation request at the World Trade Organization (WTO), challenging China’s initiation of an anti-subsidy investigation against imports of some EU dairy products. This marks the first time the EU has challenged an investigation at its initiation stage and aims to defend the interests of the EU dairy industry and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) against “abusive proceedings” from China.

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Ingredion banks on texture innovation as beverage sweetener demand cools
Ingredion banks on texture innovation as beverage sweetener demand cools
Ingredion posted record full-year reported earnings per share of US$11.18 — up from US$9.71 in 2024 — despite a 3% decline in net sales to US$7.2 billion, as the company’s texture and clean label portfolio outperformed a struggling North American sweetener business hit by production setbacks and weakening beverage demand. For 2026, the company expects sales to grow by a few percentage points and per-share profits to land between US$11.00 and US$11.80. 
Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing shows resilience in 2025 amid macro pressures
Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing shows resilience in 2025 amid macro pressures
Givaudan’s Taste & Wellbeing portfolio grew less robustly in 2025 than in prior years, but remained positive in underlying terms — indicating continued demand despite global headwinds, including inflationary pressures, rising energy costs, and supply chain disruptions.
ADM earnings slide as flavors and specialty ingredients offer relief
ADM earnings slide as flavors and specialty ingredients offer relief
ADM has released its full-year earnings report for 2025, revealing that Nutrition, which includes flavors and specialty ingredients, was the company’s only growth segment. Full-year revenues fell to US$80.3 billion from US$85.5 billion, total segment operating profit dropped 23% to US$3.24 billion, and adjusted earnings per share came in at US$3.43 (down 28%).

The damage was sharpest in Crushing (the process of processing oilseeds, such as soybeans, to extract vegetable oil and protein meal), where operating profit collapsed 81% to US$159 million from US$844 million a year earlier, driven by compressed margins tied to prolonged US biofuel policy uncertainty. 
Fruit Logistica 2026: How the fresh produce sector is tackling climate and...
Fruit Logistica 2026: How the fresh produce sector is tackling climate and consumer pressures
The global fresh produce market is transforming, shaped by mounting climate pressures, shifting consumer expectations, and the need for greater supply chain resilience. As fruits and vegetables remain central to health-driven diets worldwide, producers face challenges balancing quality and sustainability with innovation, as value-added applications become the sector’s defining features.
Fiberstar launches natural acacia gum alternative for beverages
Fiberstar launches natural acacia gum alternative for beverages
Fiberstar has developed an entirely natural alternative to acacia gum for the beverage industry to use in emulsion applications. Citri-Fi Pro is allergen-free and gluten-free. Labeling options include “citrus fiber,” “dried citrus pulp,” or “citrus flour,” the US-based company says. “This new acacia gum alternative, Citri-Fi Pro, comes at a time when beverage makers are desperately seeking a substitute,” says John Haen, president and CEO of Fiberstar.
Activ’Inside opens joint lab to tackle botanical bioavailability gap
Activ’Inside opens joint lab to tackle botanical bioavailability gap

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Activ’Inside has inaugurated a joint laboratory in France to drive scientific research on the bioavailability of phytonutrients and their health benefits. The facility was launched with Molécules d’Intérêt Biologique (MIB) at the University of Bordeaux and is also supported by the country’s National Research Agency (ANR).Nutrition Insight speaks with David Gaudout, the health and nutrition company’s co-founder and chief innovation officer, to learn how Biophysia bridges a botanical industry gap by leveraging academic researchers’ expertise in polyphenol research.
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Fruit Logistica 2026: How the fresh produce sector is...
The global fresh produce market is transforming, shaped by mounting climate pressures, shifting consumer expectations, and the need for greater supply chain resilience. As fruits and vegetables remain central to health-driven diets worldwide, producers face challenges balancing quality and sustainability with innovation, as value-added applications become the sector’s defining features.
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Nestlé, Lactalis & Danone face court action over infant...
Dutch consumer watchdog Foodwatch has filed a criminal complaint in Paris, France, naming seven infant formula manufacturers — Nestlé, Lactalis, Danone, Vitagermine (Babybio), Hochdorf, La marque en moins, and Granarolo — over their handling of a global contamination crisis. The complaint, filed “against X” under French procedure, opens an investigation that could expand to include food safety authorities. Eight affected families have reportedly joined the complaint to date. 

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Enhanced mouthfeel experiencesFeb2026

Data from Innova Market Insights shows that consumers are increasingly curious about texture when selecting indulgent F&B. They are drawn to smooth, creamy textures while also exploring sensory ex...

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Sweetener trends & insights: Opportunities for calorie-conscious innovation Feb 2026

Innova Market Insights reveals that nearly half of consumers globally are turning to sweeteners to satisfy their sweet cravings while aiming to reduce their calorie intake. This growing demand for lower-calorie options is fueling innovation in the sweetener market, presenting new opportunities for the development of novel sweetener solutions in F&B products.

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ISM & ProSweets 2026: Capol advances vibrant, customized color and coating solutions

Capol’s Pablo Elizondo, senior R&D manager and color specialist, shares how advanced color and coating innovations are helping confectionery brands achieve more vibrant, long-lasting visuals, improved textures, and customized solutions. He also explores the emerging trends shaping the future...

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ISM & ProSweets 2026: Brenntag on balancing indulgence, health & sustainability in snacks
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ISM & ProSweets 2026: ofi’s deZaan launches single-origin cocoa liquor range
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