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Cocoa prices surge 143% in 2025: Easter sales on the horizon
1 day ago · According to Financial Times market data, cocoa market prices were up 143% on January 15 compared to the same time in 2024. The spike in cocoa costs came only a month after the business and economic publication reported how the cocoa sector was on “the brink of a big price surge”.. The message was clear: Prepare for cocoa prices to …
Valentine’s and Easter 2025: New Confectionery Trends
Jan 17, 2025 · Peeps 2025 Easter line-up (Image: Just Born Quality Confections) Peeps introduces its marshmallow-inspired seasonal range. US sweet brand Peeps announced its new and exclusive holiday release, by unveiling its Easter line-up on January 14, giving consumers and retailers more than three months to stock up.
The future of chocolate indulgence unveiled
Jan 15, 2025 · Milk chocolate remains the number one-chosen base for new launches, followed by dark chocolate and white chocolate. According to a 2023 Barry Callebaut proprietary study, more than one in four global consumers opt for premium products from artisan shops, perceived as luxurious options that provide a higher quality product.
Sweet innovations shaping 2025 consumer demands
Jan 15, 2025 · A new year brings new concepts, creations and culinary confectionery twists to surprise and delight sweet treat shoppers. According to Statista, the confectionery market will be worth $619bn in 2025, and it is projected to grow by 5.35% between 2025 and 2029. The country set to be the biggest ...
The latest product launches in the confectionery industry
Dec 11, 2024 · Discover the latest festive confectionery launches for 2024, including Baileys' indulgent nut mixes, Hi-Chew's new Blue Raspberry flavor, and Mars' chocolate-inspired drinks. Stay updated on trends and innovations driving holiday sweet treats
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US chocolate sales reach new high - confectionerynews.com
Nov 11, 2024 · The National Confectioners Association (NCA) releases its latest insights on chocolate consumers in its new research, Getting to Know Chocolate Consumers 2024. Overall, the confectionery category reached $48 billion (€45bn) in total sales in 2023.
New confectionery flavor trends 2024
Aug 7, 2024 · From natural to novel, piquing and keeping shoppers’ attention with delicious flavours is one demand that won’t go away. According to Statista, confectionery revenue amounts to $586.30 billion so far in 2024. With predictions that it will grow by 5.4% over the next five years, there’s plenty of opportunity to explore exciting flavour profiles and scale product collections.
Latest confectionery product trends in 2024
Jun 6, 2024 · Hershey supersizes Reese’s for summer. While shrinkflation hits some parts of the confectionery sector, Reese’s is bucking the trend with the release of its Jumbo Cup edition that’s equivalent to four of its iconic king size cups in one.