Confectionery News - Chocolate industry, Candy industry
Confectionery News - Chocolate industry, Candy industry. Processing equipment & systems, automation, control. Chocolate sales still soaring in US with consumers favouring milk variety. According to The National Confectioners Association's latest report, emotional connection and personal enjoyment wins out over inflation pressures and budgetary ...
US consumers' chocolate craving continues as sales hit all-
Mar 12, 2024 · Consumers in Europe and US hit by ‘shrinkflation’ and chocolate costs this Easter. Confectionery sales in the United States hit $48 billion in 2023 (up from $42.6bn in 2022 ), according to the National Confectioners Association’s 2024 State of Treating report, which was released at its Cconference in Miami this week.
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Donut brand Drumroll adds fuel to ‘rocket ship year’ with $3m in capital from 7 Mile Brands. 29-Oct-2024By Ryan Daily. Drumroll Snacks received $3 million in capital from CPG incubator 7 Mile Brands to fuel growth after a "rocket ship year," as the better-for-you sweet baked goods brand gears up to go after large national accounts like ...
New confectionery flavor trends 2024
Aug 7, 2024 · Growing by 38% between 2022 and 2023, the Food Institute predicted ‘swicy’ flavours as a 2024 trend to watch. Launches like Dolfin’s chocolate and peppercorn release, Bake’s mango chilli macarons and Vosque-Haut Chocolat’s ‘swicy’ confectionery collection champion this trend. Several brands are also taking sweet and salty I the ...
US chocolate sales reach new high
3 days ago · Overall, the confectionery category reached $48 billion (€45bn) in total sales in 2023. Chocolate is the highest contributor to sales, accounting for 56% of total confectionery sales in 2023 or $21.4 billion (€20bn) in value - a new high for the category. Chocolate volume and unit sales have fallen in recent years, yet the sweet treats are ...
What’s hot in confectionery?
1 day ago · Hotel Chocolat’s latest product comes in two grades: a malty, floral 50% milk single-origin chocolate and 70% dark single-origin chocolate varieties containing almond and cherry tasting notes. Available on the brand’s online store and in-store, Hotel Chocolat’s six new products are 50% Batons, 50% Drinking Chocolate, 50% Slab, 70% Batons ...
Sustainable Trends Transforming Confectionery Industry
May 15, 2024 · Here, we look at five of the leading sustainability trends in confectionery in 2024. From paper sleeves and recyclable paper pouches to vegan inks and digital printing, eco-friendly packaging is a crucial indicator of sustainability in confectionery. Single-use packaging for confectionery contributes significantly to the globe’s plastic ...
Designer sweetener a focus for Amai Protein
1 day ago · Amai Protein's newest development is sweetened by a blend of sweelin (65%) and low-intensity sweeteners (35%), such as maltitol and erythritol. “As sweelin is so sweet—on average 3,000 times sweeter than sugar—it is given in very small amounts,” says Samish. A teaspoon of sugar is replaced by less than two milligrams of sugar.
The hottest new product development in confectionery in July 2024
Jul 17, 2024 · Swizzels’ marshmallow product will come in its existing popular Drumstick flavour of raspberry and milk, mixing new and nostalgia. According to Circana insights, the mallows category is growing at +29%. So when considering its next product launch, the sugar confectionery company saw the opportunity to combine light and soft textures and jump ...
Rise in US confectionery sales boosts Fairtrade payments to …
Jul 8, 2021 · In the Netherlands, Fairtrade cocoa continued to experience strong growth of 16% in 2020. As a result, Fairtrade farmers received approximately $3.1m in Fairtrade Premium for cocoa beans sold to the Dutch market. Across the border in Belgium, sales of Fairtrade certified cocoa products grew by 35% in 2020, according to its annual report.