Snacks have become a convenient and relatively cheap substitute for goodies formerly baked at home, with increased disposable incomes combining with product development to result in significant sector growth.
The “super fruit” juice trend has opened the door to new opportunities for sugar confectionery.
Food prices are soaring, wealthier Asian consumers are westernizing their diets, and farmers, let alone the nations of the third world, cannot keep up the pace, according to IBISWorld.
Sugar replacers are not posing a threat to sugar producers, suppliers and food manufacturers developing indulgent products, despite a move towards healthier and functional foods. Celia Johnson writes.
Discover what factors are driving growth in the confectionery market.
Vitality Brands Worldwide was highly commended in the Confectionery category, sponsored by Peacock Bros, for its Well Naturally Sugar Free Chocolate Block with Mint Crisp.