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Archives for July 24, 2011

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Sucker or chewer: new study on variance in choc eating habits could impact NPD

25-Jul-2011
By Jane Byrne

Results from recent research aiming to better understand variation in chocolate consumption behaviour suggest that formulation experts at leading brand owners might consider developing different products targeted at suckers and fast chewers.

South African market sweet; sales up 19 per cent, notes Leatherhead

25-Jul-2011
By Jane Byrne

South Africa saw a hike in confectionery sales of over 19 per cent between 2006 and 2010, notes a recent overview of that country’s sweets and chocolate market by Leatherhead Food Research.

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