Snacks

Ice cream is big business in Algeria and it continues to be the biggest snack by far in terms of value sales in 2024. That being said, growth in constant value and volume sales is expected to be modest, as rising prices continues to dampen value…

Gum in the Philippines has found it difficult to maintain retail volume and value sales through the review period. The discretionary character of gum makes it is easy for consumers to sacrifice these products, especially if they are working within…

Chewing gum is seeing positive value and volume growth in Estonia in 2024 as it is promoted as being beneficial to dental health, particularly sugar-free versions. Orbit, for instance, has an image of a tooth on its packaging, suggesting the benefits…

It is expected to be a muted picture for gum in Algeria in 2024, with only minimal volume growth. With inflation continuing to be high, consumers prioritise essential purchases over gum, which is mainly bought as a breath freshener. Also, within gum,…

Retail volume sales of chocolate confectionery in the Philippines increased modestly in 2020 and 2021. Nonetheless, demand benefited from robust at-home consumption during the (COVID-19) pandemic. However, the category saw stronger growth in 2022;…