The Scariest Thing This Halloween Might be Chocolate Prices
Halloween candy prices are soaring due to rising chocolate costs driven by poor harvests in Africa and a global cocoa production deficit.
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Co-Branding a Powerful Tool to Pique Consumer Interest
Co-Branding is a powerful tool to pique consumer interest, from Oreo and Breyers Ice Cream, to Mike’s Hot Honey and Lou Malnati’s pizza,
Easter Sticker Shock: Cocoa Prices Still Skyrocketing
How much money is the Easter candy market worth? Hold onto your Easter baskets – in the United States alone, 2024 Easter candy sales are expected to exceed $3.3 billion (Statista)
Dark Chocolate Outlook: Soaring Cost of Cocoa Challenges Candy Makers
Cocoa prices are nearly 65% higher than they were one year ago, and New York futures prices have hit a 46-year high.
Basket Case: Consumers’ Top 10 Easter Candies
Easter is right around the corner on April 9, and with that comes baskets and egg hunts filled with oodles of candy. Roughly 85% of consumers plan to celebrate Easter this year, and 50% of …
FI Newscast (March 10, 2023) – Featuring Ben Page, Ipsos
Welcome to the FI Newscast! Each week, we note the latest industry trends and consumer insights, with guest appearances by the foremost industry experts. This week’s guest was Ben Page, CEO of Ipsos – a …
Survey Reveals Four Ways Americans are Cutting Food Costs
Inflation is hitting Americans hard and is causing most to cut back everyday items. A recent survey from Attest proves that food and beverages are not immune to necessary cutbacks. Dr. Lin Carson, CEO of …
Report: Vegan Chocolate Increasingly Popular
The global chocolate confectionery market is anticipated to reach $154.5 billion (USD) by 2025. Its growth has been aided by the pandemic, during which consumers have often turned to comforting, indulgent foods, like milk chocolate …
Low-Sugar Products Market Hitting Higher Gear
For those looking to cut back on sugar, options used to be limited—and, often, not very tasty. In 2021, however, health-conscious consumers suddenly have a plethora of low-sugar items to choose from, whether it’s candy …