Healthy Confections
Apr 29, 2008
A recent report by Global Industry Analysts (GIA) predicts healthier eating patterns and strong economic growth in developing and developed markets will boost global confectionery sales to $159.6 billion by 2010, thanks to sugarless sweets and chocolate sales.
Around the world, consumers are redirecting their taste toward healthy low-carb foods including confections, which are becoming a staple snack instead of a treat. This trend is occurring in Europe and the US. Meanwhile, Latin America and Asia Pacific have the fastest growing markets worldwide, with projected compound annual growth rates of 5.7% and 5.5% respectively.
Examples of these products for consumers include Sugar-free Gumballs 9oz. and 16oz., while Bulk operators can increase their profits by filling machines with products that keep up with market trends, such as Sugar-free Gumballs 19lb. and Sugar-free Chicle Gum 25lb.
