The 2024 National Confectioners Association’s Sweets and Snacks Expo wrapped up last week in Indianapolis. Among numerous innovative new product launches, educational sessions, and an overall celebration of everything snack-related, three trends emerged. Read on to find out more.
Chocolate confectionery in India is rapidly growing and even more so online as consumers opt for online delivery amid increasingly hectic lifestyles. Examining leading brands' SKU pricing and promotional strategies provides insight into how brands are winning online in the dynamic category as well as how consumers are reacting to changes in the market.
After a year of pandemic-related challenges, chocolate confectionery, sugar confectionery and gum all displayed strong performances in the US in 2021. As restrictions were lifted and celebrations resumed, growth was well above pre-pandemic levels. But, as the economic impact of the pandemic has lingered, confectionery is facing further challenges in 2022, with inflationary pressures threatening sales.
CHOCO TEC is one of the most successful congresses and most important meeting points for the chocolate industry. As a highlight at the end of the ZDS congress year, you will get a great overview of current trends, internationally growing markets...
The pandemic has turned eating patterns and habits upside down for many Australians. With more people staying at home more often and adopting a more hybrid lifestyle, Australians seem to be shifting towards a more flexible pattern of eating at times that are convenient, bringing about a wave of changes in the snacking industry.
Consumers are increasingly aware of the negative effects of sugar, salt and fat on health, driving investment in healthier snacks across Western Europe. However, with obesity levels remaining high, government regulation stands to have a sudden, radical impact on the industry, notably with the prospective implementation of HFSS legislation in England in October 2022.
Anne Scott Livingston, Research Analyst at Euromonitor International, discusses key trends observed at the 2022 Sweets and Snacks Expo.
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show took place in Chicago from 21-24 May 2022. As the foodservice industry recovers from the challenges of the pandemic, companies are focused on innovation to drive business. The show hosted attendees from around the world and featured the latest developments in food, drinks, packaging, and technology for the restaurant industry. Euromonitor International analysts attending the show observed several key trends driving innovation.
自2020年新冠疫情全球爆发以来,零食是包装食品行业中受影响最大的品类。由于人们更注重健康,加上冲动消费的场合大幅减少,零食的价值增长放缓。糖果无疑是新环境下受影响最大的品类,但并非所有品类全是负增长,2021年咸味零食势头不减,位列零食榜首。展望未来,六大趋势将进一步重塑零食行业:特殊饮食方式的兴起、减糖风潮、居家娱乐、数字化、可持续发展和植物基饮食。