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The Hershey Co remains one of leading confectionery players with number one brands in categories like countlines, seasonal chocolate and power mints. The company is looking to continue its expansion into savoury snacks, seen recently in the…

As the global leader in chocolate confectionery, gum and fruit and nut bars, Mars Inc is one of the world’s most prominent snacks players. Having overcome the setbacks seen during the pandemic, such as a severe hit to impulse/on-the-go purchases,…

Kellogg Co is ranked eighth in the snacks industry, with a strong presence in savoury snacks and in key markets such as the US. The company has maintained its position in the global arena by expanding its production facilities and presence in…

Private label – retailers’ alternatives to brands – tend to benefit from inflation. However, despite record inflation in France, Germany and the UK, the market share of private label in the three countries remained broadly stable across FMCGs in…

Eating occasions and snacking patterns have been altered. With rising concern for health, consumers are seeking out nutritionally qualified snacks with more attention to what is considered “good for me”. In addition, out-of-home occasions are…