NEWS FROM ABROAD

News from a selection of international sources.
  • September 3, 2026
    Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain types of rice
    On 2 September 2026, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 31 August 2026...
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  • September 3, 2026
    Trade finance: how volatile financial conditions influence its availability...
    Global trade opens opportunities for economic growth. However, moving goods across borders, between exporters and importers, involves counterparty risk...
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  • September 1, 2026
    Public Forum 2026 programme is now available
    This year’s Public Forum, entitled Powering the Future, will feature 113 sessions – with a focus on trade in...
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  • August 28, 2026
    Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on self-adhesive labels, packaging and...
    On 28 August 2026, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 13 August 2026...
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  • August 28, 2026
    WTO members adopt panel report regarding EU duties on...
    At a meeting on 28 August of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), WTO members adopted a panel report regarding...
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  • August 21, 2026
    Hershey joins confectionery megatrend with coffee crossover
    The Hershey Company's Reese’s teams up with viral coffee brand The Nitro Bar for seasonal launch as confectionery brands...
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  • August 21, 2026
    Mondelēz accelerates premiumisation drive
    Mondelēz is premiumising brands from Cadbury to Toblerone as it looks to capitalise on growing demand for indulgence and...
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  • August 21, 2026
    Rizz, 6-7 and brainrot: Can food and drink speak...
    From rizz and 6-7 to brainrot, research reveals when internet slang helps food and drink brands connect – and...
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  • August 20, 2026
    Hershey goes beyond confectionery with biggest ever Halloween push
    Hershey unveils its biggest Halloween range yet, combining seasonal confectionery, savoury snacks and better-for-you options as it looks to...
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  • August 20, 2026
    Confectionery fraud surges as manufacturers struggle to stay ahead
    Confectionery fraud is rising as volatile cocoa markets, premium ingredient demand and supply chain disruption create new opportunities for...
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  • August 19, 2026
    FDA considers new natural food color petitions as synthetic...
    FDA is considering petitions for safflower yellow, expanded gardenia blue uses and changes to carrot oil as food makers...
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  • August 19, 2026
    Cadbury scores Premier League deal as confectionery collaboration craze...
    Cadbury renews partnerships with Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham, highlighting the growing role of experiential collaborations in confectionery marketing.All copyrights...
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