Snacks

Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks is set to increase in retail current value terms in 2023, mainly driven by higher unit prices. Although price increases were implemented by several manufacturers in 2022, further increases have become…

The sweet biscuits category is showing a healthy increase in sales in 2023. Kazakhstan is a country where there are many children in families, and partly as a result, historically, the population has consumed a lot of sweets. However, as…

Domestic sweet biscuit manufacturers in Malaysia, notably Munchy Food Industries and Perfect Food, are enjoying the benefits of a strong supply chain in 2023, owing to their ability to source key raw materials such as flour and sugar, locally.…

In Pakistan, biscuits are commonly consumed at tea time with plain biscuits one of the most popular options. Indeed, tea with biscuits is a cherished tradition for many consumers. During this tea time ritual, biscuits are often seen as a luxurious…

2023 has proven to be challenging for overall sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in retail volume terms, with sales expected to decline compared with 2022. However, the category is set to see continued retail current value growth. As…

Sales of sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks are expected to follow a positive growth trajectory in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, although the growth dynamics vary across categories. Fruit snacks and snack bars, which…

The trend towards consuming snacks at home is continuing post-pandemic, with sweet biscuits benefitting more than savoury crackers and potato chips. Taiwanese consumers have developed a stronger craving for sweetness and find comfort in sweet snacks,…

Sales of sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks are being boosted by the post-pandemic landscape in 2023, with consumers returning to their out-of-home, on-the-go lifestyles, alongside the revival of tourism. Tourism is a strong factor here, as…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks witnessed declining sales in both volume and value terms in 22020 and 2021. This was mainly due to the contraction in sales of sweet biscuits, with major companies in this area such as Monde Nissin Corp and…

In 2022, and continuing into 2023, inflation was fuelled by increases in the costs of food and energy, particularly exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Therefore, although consumers have still been open to purchasing indulgence products,…