Snacks

Numerous developments have been witnessed in sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks, given the current economic climate and new regulations. The cost-of-living crisis has forced consumers to rethink their spending and reduce unnecessary…

Sugar confectionery recorded mixed results in 2022, with certain types benefiting from the recovery of on-the-go purchases, while others were severely hit by the implementation of the HFSS regulation, effective since October. Mints and medicated…

In 2023, the UK’s economy continues to be challenged by strong inflationary pressures. Similar to other food industries, snack manufacturers are having to address multiple shortages in the supply chain, in addition to increasing costs of…

Savoury snacks was one of the most severely affected categories by the supply chain crisis in 2022. The rising production costs due to the energy crisis, labour shortages, and the increasing price of raw materials across the entire supply chain led…

Dairy ice cream has seen some of the highest price increases within dairy products, pushing local consumers to review their purchases and limit spending on their sweet impulses. In addition to these economic challenges, current HFSS regulation is…