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-time …
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.
US chocolate sales reach new high
2 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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Consumer confidence for seasonal chocolate and candy creates …
Nov 14, 2023 · 94% of Americans surveyed say seasonal treats help to create memories. Pic: GettyImages. A new report from the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has found that 64% of total chocolate and candy sales in the US are attributed to the big four seasons – Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and the winter holidays - ensuring that ...
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 ...
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Latest News. New challenges and opportunities emerge due to the rise of allergen-free and better-for-you confectionery. Manufacturing for allergies and health during candy-focused holidays. Global chocolate company makes multi-million investment in upcycled cacao brand that produces chocolate using parts of the fruit that are typically thrown away.
Robotics revolutionizing confectionery production processes
Aug 5, 2024 · These robotic systems are designed to enhance the efficiency of the entire production process, including its shaping, moulding, coating and packaging stages. Many confectionery manufacturers are already using this technology: Hershey announced its adoption of robotics to revolutionise its chocolate bar production lines in 2023.
Top packaging trends in confectionery
May 22, 2024 · Flat pouches are currently the most used confectionery packaging type, with launches increasing by 21% since 2018, according to Innova. Launched in Turkey in January 2024, Haribo Phantasia comes in a plastic flat pouch. Fazer also released its Mini Remix Chocolate Sweets in Finland in January 2024 in a plastic flat pouch.