indulgence

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

European nations lead upturn on spending for Christmas chocolate confectionery, says latest study

European nations are leading the way for spending on chocolate this Christmas, with many countries experiencing a welcome upturn in sales, according to latest research from Euromonitor, reports Neill Barston.

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

Cargill research finds indulgence and health in baked series are equally important

Fresh research from Cargill has revealed that for bakery-based product ranges, consumers are seeking the best of both world in demanding product ranges that have an element of both being indulgent and healthy, and are willing to pay more for ranges that meet these criteria, reports Neill Barston.

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

Barry Callebaut launches Caramel Aura chocolate and Indulgence Playbook for US market

Barry Callebaut has unveiled a key guide for US manufacturers in the confectionery and bakery sectors – the Indulgence Playbook, to maximise product opportunities including its latest chocolate range Caramel Aura, reports, Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Macadamia market research shows consumers value small everyday treats as key to indulgent moments

Fresh research highlighted by Australian Macadamias has shown that almost 50% of consumers state that indulgence is centred on finding small everyday pleasures, while only 27% percent defined it as about a special occasion treat, as the key regional industry organisation examines

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Cargill study reveals chocolate retains enduring consumer appeal amid coronavirus pandemic

A major survey from Cargill has underlined the enduring appeal of chocolate confectionery, revealing that most US consumers indulge daily in their favoured treats, writes Neill Barston.

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Exclusive: Innova Market Insights reveals World Confectionery Conference trends on health and indulgence

Innova Market Insights keynote presentation at the World Confectionery Conference has unveiled major trends of health and indulgence influencing the global confectionery sector in 2021, reports Neill Barston.

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