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Chocolate Confectionery in the US

40 pages, Nov 2017

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TRENDS

Innovation in chocolate confectionery centred on texture and mouthfeel in 2017. The leading player, The Hershey Co, launched several new products with crunchy cookie textures, including Hershey Cookie Layer Crunch (December 2016), Hershey’s Crunchers (March 2017) and Reese’s Crunchy Cookie Cup (May 2017). Mondelez International also dramatically expanded its presence in US chocolate confectionery through its Oreo cookie brand. In January 2017, it launched Milka Oreo Chocolate Candy, featuring a crunchy texture with bits of Oreo cookie and a crème filling. This focus on texture was not exclusively limited to crunch, however, as Mars Wrigley Confectionery launched M&M’s Caramel Chocolate Candies in April 2017. Developing this soft, chewy filling, which is a first for the M&M’s brand, was a major investment for Mars Wrigley and helped drive company growth in 2017. Across the category, therefore, mouthfeel and texture commanded significant attention in 2017.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Chocolate confectionery in 2017 remained largely in the hands of two companies, The Hershey Co and Mars Wrigley Confectionery, which together accounted for a value share of 64% thanks to a wide portfolio of brands. No other company (in NBO terms) held a share higher than 4%.

PROSPECTS

Demand for healthier snacks is likely to grow over the forecast period. Sugar will remain in the spotlight as consumers look to combat growing rates of obesity, diabetes and chronic health conditions. To this end, the industry is taking proactive steps to help consumers enjoy chocolate confectionery in moderation. A large coalition of major manufacturers has promised that by 2022, 50% of all individually wrapped confectionery will have 200 calories or less, and 90% of confectionery products will have calorie information on the front of the pack. This commitment to transparency will benefit consumers looking to indulge in moderation, and should generate a positive reputation for the industry. Despite several threats, therefore, the category is projected to record overall value growth of 7% at constant 2017 prices over 2017-2022 as consumers continue to enjoy chocolate as an occasional indulgence.

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Chocolate Confectionery in the US - Company Profiles

Hershey Co, The in Packaged Food (USA)

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 1 The Hershey Co: Key Facts
Summary 2 The Hershey Co: Operational Indicators
Summary 3 The Hershey Co: Competitive Position 2017

Packaged Food in the US - Industry Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Packaged food faces new challenges

Trade agreements top of mind as political climate creates uncertainty

Slow growth spurs merger and acquisition activity

E-Commerce explodes as consumers prioritise convenience

Despite obstacles to growth, opportunities still remain

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Shifting political and trade policies fuel economic uncertainty

Outlook

Convenience trends impacting demand

Outlook

Merger and acquisition activity intensifies amidst challenges

Outlook

Product reformulations increasingly seen as avenues for growth

Outlook

FOODSERVICE: KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Headlines

Trends: Sales to Foodservice

Trends: Consumer Foodservice

Prospects

Category Data

Table 1 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2012-2017
Table 2 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2012-2017
Table 3 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 4 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022

MARKET DATA

Table 5 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2012-2017
Table 6 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 7 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2012-2017
Table 8 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 9 GBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2013-2017
Table 10 NBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2013-2017
Table 11 LBN Brand Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2014-2017
Table 12 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2012-2017
Table 13 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format: % Value 2012-2017
Table 14 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format and Category: % Value 2017
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022

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Chocolate Confectionery in the US - Company Profiles

Hershey Co, The in Packaged Food (USA)

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Packaged Food in the US - Industry Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Packaged food faces new challenges

Trade agreements top of mind as political climate creates uncertainty

Slow growth spurs merger and acquisition activity

E-Commerce explodes as consumers prioritise convenience

Despite obstacles to growth, opportunities still remain

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Shifting political and trade policies fuel economic uncertainty

Convenience trends impacting demand

Merger and acquisition activity intensifies amidst challenges

Product reformulations increasingly seen as avenues for growth

FOODSERVICE: KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

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Trends: Sales to Foodservice

Trends: Consumer Foodservice

Prospects

Category Data

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