High consumer demand for Fairtrade products — including cocoa, bananas, wine, gold and cosmetics — reflects an increased shopper awareness of sustainability among UK shoppers, research shows. 

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.

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.

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

Fairtrade America has identified five key trends that will impact how brands source ingredients and work to support people and the planet this year.

Online-only shoppers are 3.5 times more likely to be loyal to brands than in-store shoppers, and they’re 14.7 times more likely to be loyal to the same grocery store.

Given the need for both comfort and health, the trends appearing across the candy industry may or may not have legs. RangeMe's Brandon Leong talks trends the online sourcing platform sees sticking around longer than an everlasting gobstopper.

The Specialty Food Association reports all food sales, both specialty and non-specialty, grew much faster between 2018 and 2020, a reflection of the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on buying, at-home meal preparation, and consumption.

Numerator has released a consumer sentiment study to understand how people plan to celebrate, shop and spend for Easter 2021.