Confectionery Industry Forecast Is Sweet: Globally Inspired Flavors, Eco-Friendly and Health Minded Trends Lead New Product I...(erts say limited editions - which allow ...),Health

Date:6/24/2009

erts say limited editions - which allow confectionery makers the freedom to experiment with flavors in a variety of ways - will continue to prevail. Limited-time product extension will be big, experts think, such as introducing dark chocolate versions of classic milk chocolate candies. Experimental limited editions will also include more entertainment promotional ties and new twists on old favorites, such as unconventional flavor combinations.

When it comes to kids' candies, experts say it's all about intense new flavors and interactive experiences. Respondents comment that this dynamic category is unique and different from all other products in the market, catering to the more attention-grabbing, fun and entertaining products that kids like.

Global Influences

International spices and ethnic flavors will also have a large influence on new U.S. products and flavor development overall, 58 percent of experts say. While Asian and Latin flavors will serve as the biggest influences on U.S. confectionary product launches, insiders point to Europe as the birthplace for international confectionery trends now and in the coming years. Although Europe is most frequently perceived as the origin of confectionery trends, Japan appears to be an emerging influencer in the candy industry.

And when it comes to America's global influence, one in three industry experts say U.S. trends will have the greatest impact on the dark chocolate market. Twenty percent say the U.S. market for confections will influence product pricing and economic issues overseas.

For more information on emerging trends, chocolate and candy statistics and much more, please visit www.candyusa.org.

About the National Confectioners Association (NCA): Founded in 1884 in Chicago by representatives of 69 confectionery manufacturing firms, the N
'/>"/>

SOURCE National Confectioners Association Copyright©2009 PR Newswire. All rights reserved

0 GOOD

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Related medicine news :

1. Mars First Confectionery Company to Launch Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Globally
2. Lifeclinic Teams Up With Trucking Industry to Promote Health and Wellness to Over-the-Road Professionals
3. Pivotal White Paper Examines Retail Industrys Critical Role in Reengineering the Health Care System
4. Opening Day of Fi Asia-China 2009 Brings the Food Ingredients Industry to Shanghai
5. Heat Sinks Market to Reach $2.64 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
6. Who Says a Gym Membership Cant Be Free? Wexer is Redefining the Fitness Industry
7. Market Research Firm Cites Oracle as Top Software Vendor for the Life Sciences Industry
8. Perceptive Informatics Launches the Next Level of Integration in its Industry-Leading eClinical Suite
9. GfK Asia Expands into Korea Optics Industry Partnership Network
10. US Brachytherapy Market to Reach $1.6 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
11. Frost & Sullivan Sees Opportunities in Chinese Vaccine Industry