Snacks

Chocolate confectionery maintains its healthy growth in Canada in 2024, bolstered primarily by escalating commodity prices and a strong consumer desire for indulgence. Cocoa prices experienced significant increases in the first half of the year,…

Most categories within chocolate confectionery in the US saw retail current value growth in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024. However, some have not enjoyed the same growth in volume terms. There are several reasons for this, amongst them is…

Despite the initial growth spurt in 2024, the gum category experienced a significant slowdown in sales later in the year in Canada. This shift can be attributed to a decline in consumer interest, as preferences veer towards healthier snacking…

After an exceptional pandemic-driven decline in 2020, and a subsequent period of strong rebound, gum in the US is set to turn to retail volume decline in 2024. This fits with the trend from prior to social distancing, as consumers had long been…

Ice cream, as a product area, in Canada is experiencing a slowdown in value growth in 2024, despite a slight increase in unit prices. Consumer demand for this frozen treat seems to be melting away for several reasons. One contributing factor is the…

After retail volume sales of ice cream in the US saw significant growth during the first year of the pandemic in 2020, the category subsequently saw declining volumes, with this trend set to continue in 2024. This is due to a normalisation of sales…

Savoury snacks in Canada is experiencing a slowdown in value growth in 2024. However, volume growth remains strong, indicating a rise in demand as prices stabilise after a period of inflation. Savoury snacks are increasingly viewed as a healthier…

In 2023, private label gained share in savoury snacks in the US, and this is expected to continue in 2024. Particularly within salty snacks, private label has continued to steal share from the leaders, moving up into second position from 2022. Behind…

While overall inflation in Canada has eased somewhat in 2024, food inflation remains high, impacting snacks as a product area as a whole. Sugar confectionery, gum, and sweet biscuits have been among the hardest hit areas. Additionally, historically…

In 2024, snacks in the US is set to see little overall movement in retail volume terms, and solid growth in current value terms. Snacks has faced rising pressures on consumer demand, while simultaneously battling global supply chain challenges, with…