Growth for smaller choc bars as premium products gain, Mintel

By Helen Glaberson

21-Apr-2011 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 19:22 GMT

Demand is increasing for smaller chocolate blocks in the UK confectionery market, as popularity grows for indulgence products and concerns about portion sizes, says Mintel.

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