Sugar Confectionery Market

Nestlé cuts 30% sugar in Rowntree’s gummy and chewy candy

28-Mar-2017 By Douglas Yu

Nestlé has launched 30% reduced sugar versions of two of its best-selling Rowntree’s products: Fruit Pastilles and Randoms.

Katjes International CFO: Sugar confectionery consumption in Europe may have reached its limits

15-Mar-2017 By Oliver Nieburg

Sugar confectionery consumption in Europe may have peaked, but a spike in Germany’s birthrate signals hope for the future, says Katjes International’s CFO.

Cloetta may sell struggling Italian business

19-Jan-2017 By Oliver Nieburg

Cloetta is considering divesting its Italian subsidiary, which includes four factories and candy brand Galatine, among others.

Katjes International seeks more acquisitions as H1 sales rise

26-Sep-2016 By Oliver Nieburg

Katjes International is still in the market for acquisitions as it registers 9.3% net revenue growth in the first half of 2016.

Sanchez Cano establishes Chilean subsidiary

25-Apr-2013 By Oliver Nieburg

Fini brand owner Sanchez Cano has set-up a new trade branch in Chile to help it grow in Latin America.

Samba time for sugar and gum confectionery in Brazil, says Mintel

08-Feb-2013 By Oliver Nieburg

The time is right for gum and sugar confectionery in Brazil as growing consumer prosperity means people want to indulge, says Mintel.

Sweet functional opportunities amid Thailand’s ageing population

30-Jul-2012 By Kacey Culliney

Functional confectionery that targets Thailand’s ageing population is an area of opportunity for manufacturers, says analyst.

Mexican acquisition will strengthen Grupo Bimbo’s position in US confectionery market, analyst

13-Dec-2010 By Helen Glaberson

Grupo Bimbo has completed its acquisition of Mexican confectionery firm Dulces Vero, a deal that should strengthen its position in the US hispanic confectionery market, according to market analyst Jonathan Thomas.

Flavour complexity and artisanship driving US confectionery market

15-Mar-2010 By Jane Byrne

Flavour complexity, artisanship and nostalgia are the overarching consumer trends driving innovation shifts in the US confectionery market, claims an industry overview.