Confectionery News - Chocolate industry, Candy industry
Manufacturing for allergies and health during candy-focused holidays. New challenges and opportunities emerge due to the rise of allergen-free and better-for-you confectionery. Chocolate leader Tony’s Chocolonely raises concerns about the European Commission’s decision to postpone the EUDR implementation date by 12 months.
US chocolate sales reach new high - confectionerynews.com
4 hours ago · Overall, the confectionery category reached $48 billion (€45bn) in total sales in 2023. Chocolate is the highest contributor to sales, accounting for 56% of total confectionery sales in 2023 or $21.4 billion (€20bn) in value - a new high for the category. Chocolate volume and unit sales have fallen in recent years, yet the sweet treats are ...
US consumers’ chocolate craving continues as sales hit all-time …
Mar 12, 2024 · Consumers in Europe and US hit by ‘shrinkflation’ and chocolate costs this Easter. Confectionery sales in the United States hit $48 billion in 2023 (up from $42.6bn in 2022 ), according to the National Confectioners Association’s 2024 State of Treating report, which was released at its Cconference in Miami this week.
New confectionery flavor trends 2024
Aug 7, 2024 · Growing by 38% between 2022 and 2023, the Food Institute predicted ‘swicy’ flavours as a 2024 trend to watch. Launches like Dolfin’s chocolate and peppercorn release, Bake’s mango chilli macarons and Vosque-Haut Chocolat’s ‘swicy’ confectionery collection champion this trend. Several brands are also taking sweet and salty I the ...
How Lindt’s lead lawsuit could shake up the bakery and snacks …
9 hours ago · The allegations. Lindt markets its dark chocolate bars as being of superior quality and safe for consumption. However, the lawsuit hinges on claims that independent testing in December 2022 revealed that Lindt’s 70% and 85% dark chocolate products contained ‘exceedingly high levels of lead and cadmium’, which could pose a health risk, particularly to vulnerable groups such as pregnant ...
Consumer confidence for seasonal chocolate and candy creates …
Nov 14, 2023 · 94% of Americans surveyed say seasonal treats help to create memories. Pic: GettyImages. A new report from the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has found that 64% of total chocolate and candy sales in the US are attributed to the big four seasons – Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and the winter holidays - ensuring that ...
The hottest new product development in confectionery in July 2024
Jul 17, 2024 · Swizzels’ marshmallow product will come in its existing popular Drumstick flavour of raspberry and milk, mixing new and nostalgia. According to Circana insights, the mallows category is growing at +29%. So when considering its next product launch, the sugar confectionery company saw the opportunity to combine light and soft textures and jump ...
New confectionery products shaking up industry
Jul 26, 2024 · The bar, which comes in 150g and 40g bars, is housed in 100% compostable packaging and is 100% recyclable. The premium chocolate brand’s newest Sweet Tart product is priced at £6.75 for its 150g bar and £3.25 for its 40g bar. Confectionery brand CLOVR based in Missouri, US, has released its latest CLOVR Candy cannabis product range.
Confectionery trends 2021: Taste is king’, along with immunity and health
Feb 18, 2021 · Portion-controlled products will be popular along with plant-based alternatives this year. In its latest research, Top Chocolate Trends 2021 & Beyond , Barry Callebaut has identified four key consumer needs which will require special attention from chocolate brands in 2021: Indulgent moments; Good for me; Chocolate I trust; Taking new forms.
Rise in US confectionery sales boosts Fairtrade payments to …
Jul 8, 2021 · In the Netherlands, Fairtrade cocoa continued to experience strong growth of 16% in 2020. As a result, Fairtrade farmers received approximately $3.1m in Fairtrade Premium for cocoa beans sold to the Dutch market. Across the border in Belgium, sales of Fairtrade certified cocoa products grew by 35% in 2020, according to its annual report.