Archives for May 29, 2019

Emerging markets

‘Back to basics’: real fruit and functionality moving the needle at Sweets & Snacks

We talked with Euromonitor analyst Jared Koerten at the National Confectioners Association’s annual expo in Chicago about the rise of premium snacks, textured candies, functional ingredients and consumption occasions. Here’s what he had to say.*

The art of ‘good-for-you’ labeling claims and its effects on consumers: Study

A new collective of research has found consumers are drawn more to claims based on the presence of something good like ‘high in protein,’ than the absence of something bad like ‘low in sugar.’

Pret a Manger turbocharges its veggie push with Eat acquisition

Sandwich chain Pret a Manger plans to give its Veggie Pret spin-off a turbo boost with new outlets, following the acquisition of smaller rival Eat in Veggie in response to the growing demand for vegetarian and vegan grab-and-go options.