Confectionery News - Chocolate industry, Candy industry
Confectionery News - Chocolate industry, Candy industry. Processing equipment & systems, automation, control. New Product Development from Toblerone to Hotel Chocolat. Staying up to date with the newest confectionery products, trends and flavour combinations on the market is key to keeping on top of the fast-paced and competitive sweet sector.
US chocolate sales reach new high
19 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 ...
Latest confectionery product trends in 2024
Jun 6, 2024 · While shrinkflation hits some parts of the confectionery sector, Reese’s is bucking the trend with the release of its Jumbo Cup edition that’s equivalent to four of its iconic king size cups in one. Small wonder that the brand’s stats show that 79% of consumers say the Jumbo Cup is more filling than the Regular and Big Cups.
Chocolate - Confectionery News
Chocolate brands cash in on America’s largest candy and snack trade show. 17-May-2024By Anthony Myers. The 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo became a launch pad for companies looking to crack the US confectionery market with new products from Colombia’s Vivamor, Canada’s Lovo Chocolate, along with reboots of classic brand Godiva and a new ...
Sustainable Trends Transforming Confectionery Industry
May 15, 2024 · Here, we look at five of the leading sustainability trends in confectionery in 2024. From paper sleeves and recyclable paper pouches to vegan inks and digital printing, eco-friendly packaging is a crucial indicator of sustainability in confectionery. Single-use packaging for confectionery contributes significantly to the globe’s plastic ...
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 ...
Latest News - Confectionery News
Latest News. New challenges and opportunities emerge due to the rise of allergen-free and better-for-you confectionery. Manufacturing for allergies and health during candy-focused holidays. Global chocolate company makes multi-million investment in upcycled cacao brand that produces chocolate using parts of the fruit that are typically thrown away.
Candy - Confectionery News
Candy. Processing equipment & systems, automation, control. There was no shortage of confectionery innovation at SIAL in Paris this month: with innovation tapping into health and wellness trends, future flavors and more... Cocoa and sugar prices are reported to have reached frightening highs, with alarming price rallies predicted.