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Healthy snacking and value for money remain core factors for dairy markets, says key research

Latest major research within the dairy sector has shown that strong value offerings and healthier snacking will form core elements of the market during 2024, writes Neill Barston. 

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability

Confectionery sector faces turbulence from key inflationary pressures

With market turbulence continuing to dominate many headlines around the world, latest analysis from GlobalData revealing that the chocolate and wider confectionery market remains notably vulnerable to inflationary pressures is a concerning prospect for the sector. 

Business news, Regulatory, Sustainability

Industry doubts whether banning television advertising on treats will impact on reducing obesity

This week has again brought a renewed spotlight on the major issue of obesity, which has been characterised as having reached crisis levels within the UK, with two thirds of UK adults considered as being overweight, according to Public Health England.

Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Savvy internet retailers reveal growth in online sales amid pandemic market conditions

There is no getting away from the fact that internet retailing across a number of food market segments, including confectionery, has shown a notable upturn during the past financial quarter.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Research finds high demand for healthier snacks in Asia Pacific markets

A study from analytics group Globaldata has found that increased concerns over high sugar consumption, artificial ingredients and boredom with regular indulgence are driving consumers in Asia to move away from traditional confectionery.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

Survey shows increase in demand for health-enhancing ingredients

Consumers are increasingly taking a more proactive approach to health and wellness, which has led growth with functional food, beverage and supplement markets globally.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing