HW Snacks

2022 saw the economic problems of 2021 intensify in Brazil. The emergency aid provided by the government, which favoured greater consumption by lower-income Brazilians, had already weakened by 2021, while limited support continued to be distributed…

Argentina’s Frontal Food Labelling Law was enacted in 2022, establishing that all packaged food and non-alcoholic drinks must bear an indelible warning stamp on the front of the packaging listing details of specific nutrients that exceed…

Consumer concern for health and wellness continued to rise in 2022, driven primarily by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers have increasingly been looking for ways to adopt healthier living habits, and placing more and more focus on the foods…

The health trend gathered momentum in Belgium during 2022 as consumers became increasingly concerned about rising obesity rates. This in turn generated greater interest in healthier snacks. Indeed, when seeking to snack and indulge themselves,…

Leading up to 2022, the Chinese market exhibited a scarcity of options within dairy free ice cream, with minimal sales activity. However, the landscape underwent a notable transformation in 2022, emerging as a pivotal year, characterised by…

Demand for snack bars and fruit snacks in Germany experienced steady growth towards the end of the review period. With increasing interest in health and wellness, many local consumers are looking for convenient and on-the-go options that provide the…

The volume growth of snacks in Japan has been hampered by the fact that the population is facing a declining trend. Moreover, companies have been having difficulty controlling product costs and maintaining their profits, as raw materials, energy, and…

Retail value sales of low sugar snacks continued to grow in 2022. Since the pandemic, local consumers have been paying greater attention to the impact that food has on their health, especially as media reports highlighted that those who are…

With higher prices negatively impacting the affordability of nutritious foods for US consumers, players in snacks and government authorities have set long-term intervention strategies to expand access to healthier snacks. President Biden hosted the…

Low GDP growth and the highest inflation in decades characterised the Chilean economy in 2022. These economic conditions limited the growth in sales of healthy snacks, because in general they have a higher unit price than traditional snacks. However,…

During the COVID-19 pandemic era there was an increase in sales of indulgence and comfort food, such as cookies, and confectionery. However, by 2022, there was a marked return to normality, with people seeking out products that were better for them.…

Health claims related to xylitol remain relevant in the Finnish snacks market, and snack products containing xylitol are gaining in popularity. The Jenkki brand and its xylitol health claims have been present since the first xylitol sweetened gum was…

French consumers have long been cognisant of how sugar intake can be a significant contributory factor in the development of conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, as the effects of this substance have been a focal point in media…

The increasing awareness of the link between high sugar consumption and obesity, especially amongst children, has shed light on the importance of reducing the sugar content of highly calorific foods, including snacks. Indeed, growing awareness of the…

Rising health awareness in the Czech Republic continued to positively impact snacking trends in 2022. Natural ingredients, healthy positioning and product fortification remained in demand. These trends were further supported by new product launches,…

In India, obesity has been on the rise for the last few years. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), about 6.4% of women and 4.0% of men aged between 15-49 are obese, considering a standard BMI (Body Mass Index) of more than 30.…

So-called “clean label” products – ie those that are less processed, contain fewer but more nutritious ingredients and are lower in sugar, salt, fat etc – continued to perform positively in multiple snacks categories in Indonesia in 2022. These types…

The pandemic adversely affected consumption of snack bars with these products having fallen out of favour as consumers spent more time at home, but with the return to normal life in 2022, sales also returned to growth. Convenience and taste were at…

Within the broader context, snacks is a dynamic category with almost constant new product launches and growth fuelled by innovation. However, snacks are rarely, if ever, seen as essential products and this means that most consumers are willing to…

While health and wellness preferences have been an important growth driver in plant-based and vegan snacks, consumers’ increased awareness of the environmental impact of their consumption patterns has become a key factor. Greenhouse gas emissions…