consumer behaviour

Barry Callebaut’s 2025 chocolate trends report reveals consumer behaviour

Swiss-headquartered confectionery group Barry Callebaut has released its latest Chocolate Trends for 2025, which has found that consumers are re-evaluating indulgent categories, writes Neill Barston.

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

UK’s Food and Drink Federation welcomes inflation drop, yet pricing and sector investment challenges remain

The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has welcomed a continued fall in inflation within the sector falling to 1.5%, though the organisation noted continued challenges from key retail categories including powdered cocoa and chocolate (18% and 13% respectively) within the past year, reports Neill Barston.

Hershey unveils latest series at Sweets & Snacks, including augmented reality initiative

The Hershey Company used this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event to showcase a strong portfolio of products, as well as roll-out its augmented reality initiative targeting its Reese’s Cups ranges, showing how retailers can make optimum use of merchandise placement, reports Neill Barston.

Nestlé commits to removing 250 million plastic Smarties packs a year in move to recyclable paper

A major move from Nestlé will see its core Smarties brand become the first global brand to achieve a key switch from plastic to recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide, reports Neill Barston.

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

Innova Insights studies show pandemic confectionery and snacks trends with long-term appeal

Latest global research from Innova Market Insights has indicated consumer behaviours during the coronavirus pandemic surrounding healthier food choices may prove longer-term trends within the sector.

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