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Cocoa Prices Hit Record Highs: Industry Adapts
2025年1月17日 · After a year of escalating costs that culminated in an already peak price of $12,261 per ton in April 2024, cocoa prices surged once again in December 2024, which, according to the World Bank, were up by 30%.On December 18, they reached an all-time high, once again, hitting $12,646 per ton, TrackInsight reports. Overall, 2024 saw historic highs for cocoa prices which increased by 177.39% ...
Valentine’s and Easter 2025: New Confectionery Trends
2025年1月17日 · 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 latest product launches in the confectionery industry
2024年12月11日 · 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
Latest confectionery product trends in 2024
2024年6月6日 · 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.
Sweet innovations shaping 2025 consumer demands
2025年1月15日 · 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 ...
New confectionery products shaking up industry
2024年7月26日 · British confectionery brand Monty Bojangles has expanded its block chocolate range by adding two new flavours to the popular bar category. Milk Perfectly Creamy and Milk Toasty Popcorn are now on physical and digital shelves, joining its existing range, which comprises milk millionaire caramel, milk triple nut praline, dark citrus passion, and dark cocoa nib crunch flavours.
Cocoa prices surge 143% in 2025: Easter sales on the horizon
2 天之前 · 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 …
US chocolate sales reach new high - confectionerynews.com
2024年11月11日 · 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.
The future of chocolate indulgence unveiled
2025年1月15日 · 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.