Over the last few months, COVID-19 has caused significant disruption to consumers’ daily lives, which has also impacted their snacking habits.

We’re all wondering what the political, social and public health landscape will look like next year, but what about the food industry? What should brand owners, product developers and manufacturers consider?

The SFA and Mintel recently released the 2020-2021 Edition of The State of the Specialty Food Industry report, which explores the market and where it is going based on sales data from the past three calendar years.

Factors influencing the global sugar confectionery industry include a growing inclination to gift confectionery products and investments by market players in promotional activities.

The modern consumer lives a busy lifestyle, cramming in multiple activities into a day. This has led to more consumers choosing to snack since they do not have enough time for traditional meals.

Consumers are actively looking for more natural products and ingredients, but what does naturalness mean to them?

Consumers are actively looking to change their diets by reducing their sugar intake and live healthier lifestyles, but there are many challenges to achieving sugar reduction.

FMCG Gurus reports in new research that 88 percent of consumers in the U.S. say they snack, largely due to skipping meals throughout the day. 

New research from London-based firm GlobalData suggests candy and chocolate brands should develop unique and delicious experiences, but they should try to keep them healthy, too.