Candy Industry Trends

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Candy Industry recently spoke to Dan Rodriguez, director category management, chocolate portfolio, Ferrero, about the company’s product lineup, insights from its survey conducted in partnership with Suzy, and its expectations for the 2022 Valentine’s Day season.

PMMI’s Sean Riley explains why flavor innovation alone isn’t enough to sustain consumer interest. Brands also need focus on sustainable packaging.

FMCG Gurus says research conducted in 2021 revealed that 24 percent of consumers have looked to reduce their snacking habits – compared to 35 percent who say they are now doing so more frequently.

Comprising 45 display windows and over 50 products from more than 30 exhibitors, the New Product Showcase offers an overview of products that have been developed since February 2021.

The market research company draws on lessons from the last few years to help guide the consumer packaged goods industry.

Consumer behavior over the coming year is likely to be impacted by everything from environmental activism, older consumers becoming more tech savvy, and people reflecting on the turmoil of the last two years and making major life changes. 

While sweet flavor trends like matcha tea, blackcurrant and anise continue to gain traction, others are emerging, such as whiskey, citrus zest and saffron.

B.T. Sweet’s food technology team and chief confectioner tested the sweetening platform in several spread formulations with the goal of creating low-sugar spread applications.

Deloitte’s "2022 Consumer Products Industry Outlook" shows that despite strong financial performance predictions, the sector struggles with supply chain, labor and inflation.

Mars Wrigley's Dove Chocolate has introduced Dove Large Promises, which are three times the size of the original Dove Promises.