Gum

Gum is posting a negative performance in 2023, with both retail volume and value sales falling, despite rising price points. A major challenge for gum sales is the increased use of self-scan checkouts. Due to gum being an impulse and on-the-go…

Gum in Finland is dominated by free-from-sugar gum offerings, specifically, gum created with the sweetener xylitol, which has been available in Finland since the 1970s when the leading brand, Jenkki, introduced the innovation to the landscape.…

Gum continues to gradually recover from the pandemic in 2023, although retail volume sales are still declining marginally. Gum increasingly has a bad name, due to its high sugar content and bad environmental reputation in terms of disposability, and…

Gum sales were negatively impacted by the pandemic in 2020 due to lockdowns in Saudi Arabia and limited mobility outside of the home. In addition, local consumers were more focused on purchasing essential commodities such as medicine and groceries,…

Gum witnesses an impressive performance in 2023, driven by strong growth in the chewing gum category. Sugar-free gum, in particular, holds a significant share as it is considered a healthier option for freshening breath. With socialisations and…