Novelty and tradition collide in the confectionery category, as consumers seek out novel and inventive offerings, while maintaining a steadfast demand for the classic sweet treats.
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Accessibility, visibility, and excitability are pivotal in driving consumer engagement of the confectionery category within P&C.
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GlobalData shows the APAC confectionery sector to be the second fastest growing globally.
Confectionery sector to reach US$54.1bn in 2024 Read More »
Organisers of ISM, the international sweets and snacks trade show, have announced that more than 37,000 trade visitors attended the four-day event in Cologne, Germany. Visitors from 148 countries attended ISM, while exhibitor numbers jumped 7.5% to 1,774, from 76 countries. This was the 50th edition of ISM, which, once again, highlighted its importance to
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Confectionery brand Allen’s has launched a new 25% less sugar range, to tap into the burgeoning ‘better for you’ market. The Allen’s 25% Less Sugar range has been designed to satisfy Australian consumers’ soaring demand for more natural ingredients. The two packs have been carefully crafted using all-natural flavours, and without artificial colours or sweeteners. Nestlé
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Mentos is encouraging Australians to complement one another with the launch of its new CompliMENTOS range. Featuring a series of compliments on its packaging, the new CompliMENTOS range is designed to help Mentos lovers show a token of appreciation for one another. The campaign further solidifies Mentos’ commitment toward inclusivity and helping people forge ‘fresh’
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Allen’s calls on Aussies to hit the ballot boxes as Cola Frogs and Unicorns face off in national vote
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PFD Food Services Pty Ltd has acquired the Hollier Dicksons business.
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Chocolate continues to lead the way in confectionery
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How sugar is shaping convenience store sales.
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Nestlé has unveiled its newest range of the iconic chocolate bar, adding three new flavours to the Kit Kat repertoire. According to Nestlé, the NPD (New Product Development) was inspired by its bricks-and-mortar Melbourne store, the Chocolatory, and was created with a different take on texture, flavour and possible inclusions. The Melbourne Chocolatory opened last
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The confectionery segment is facing upheaval around the world in response to Sugar Tax fears, but Australian P&C is still going strong.
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This article by Bernd Weber, University of Bonn, was originally published on The Conversation as Junk food packaging hijacks the same brain processes as drug and alcohol addiction. The Conversation, CC BY Bernd Weber, University of Bonn Food is important for our survival, which is why all living beings have developed an urge for high energy foods, like those high in sugar
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