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Special Edition: Balancing health and indulgence in confectionery
In the confectionery world, indulgence no longer means consuming decadent or calorific treats; healthy indulgence can be found in enjoying a diverse selection of free-from chocolates or candies with fresh flavors and healthy ingredients that appeal to all the senses in a single bite. The global pandemic may or may not be a thing of the past, but it has left consumers hyper-aware of their health, but at the same time, still demanding indulgent threats as a comfort to ward off anxiety and stress. Demand for 'clean,' high-quality, better-for-you products produced in sustainable ways is now common across many food and beverage categories - and these concepts are now driving innovation in the confectionery space. Check out the articles below for trends, regulations, and innovations in this exciting new trend. | |
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How confectionery embraced âhealthy indulgenceâ Consumers are increasingly focusing on their health without compromising on taste, which is why healthy indulgence has become a serious trend. Millennials (Gen Y) and Centennials (Gen Z) are looking for foods and beverages that are tasty, good for you, and are also good for the planet... Read
Food emotions can play a crucial part in healthy indulgence The notion of âhealthy indulgenceâ represents a shift of emphasis â and an exciting opportunity â for confectioners, chocolatiers, and bakers who are only too well aware that consumers are becoming increasingly health-conscious and interested in sugar reduction â but are not prepared to give up indulgent treats completely... Read
Colombiaâs sugar reduction tax targets confectionery The global landscape of food consumption is undergoing a significant shift with the introduction of sugar taxes in over 120 countries. These initiatives are primarily aimed at guiding consumers towards healthier lifestyle choices by reducing the intake of sugar-laden foods and beverages, with the role of governments, industries, and natural sweeteners like stevia facilitating this change... Read
UK consumers enjoyed slightly less chocolate in 2023 due to tighter HFSS restrictions New research from Mintel into global chocolate and confectionery consumption has uncovered contrasting behaviours in different nations, including Germany and the US, and suggests behaviours could be changing over time as the trend for healthy indulgence takes precedent... Read
Oobli expands sweet protein chocolate line, taps into permissible indulgence trend Biotech company Oobli is expanding its confections portfolio with the release of a line of milk chocolate bars, demonstrating sweet proteins' potential for chocolate applications, company CEO Ali Wing told FoodNavigator-USA... Read
The rise and rise of healthy indulgence: âIn tough times, food offers opportunity for delicious escapismâ Macro trends, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, are driving uptake of products claiming to be both healthy and indulgent, according to ingredients suppliers... Read
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