Confectionery

Chocolate confectionery was hit by the loss of impulse/on-the-go sales, fewer gifting occasions and a disrupted Easter period in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), significantly affecting categories such as boxed assortments and seasonal chocolate.…

Chocolate confectionery has been struggling in 2020, hit by quarantines and closures as well as the loss of impulse and on-the-go consumption occasions due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Some of this has been offset by increasing at-home consumption,…

Overall chocolate confectionery sales were close to stagnation in Eastern Europe in 2020, hit by the loss of impulse/on-the-go sales, fewer gifting occasions and disrupted holiday periods (Easter, Christmas) due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), negatively…

Sugar confectionery is facing challenging times in Latin America, with a difficult economic situation in several countries, growing consumer health concerns, and new laws that affect sugar consumption. Companies must use innovative strategies to keep…

This report examines the landscape of sugar confectionery in Asia Pacific, highlighting how macro-economic factors are shaping trends. While the region is diverse in income levels, population patterns – including urban-rural developments – and retail…

This report shows the landscape of sugar confectionery in Eastern Europe and highlights the key growth drivers in the category. Hindered by economic downturn in Russia and Ukraine alongside product innovation in competing categories, sugar…

Cannabis is disrupting most major FMCG industries from alcohol to beauty, and pet care to pharma. But what about the confectionery industry? Facing stalling growth and a sugar rush of health trends curtailing sales, diversification and value-added…

With the growing number of calorie-conscious consumers and demand for premium gifting, this has impacted manufacturers, pushing key players to diversify with the emergence of innovative products that have less sugar, portion control packaging and a…