Candy trends - consumption analysis and statistics 2024 report

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Candy trend

Trend overview

  • Social conversations about Candy have by over the past year
  • restaurants offer Candy on their menus
  • The fastest rising consumer need for Candy is
  • The dominating diet for Candy is

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Trend performance of candy

Trend analysis over time and across social, menus and recipes

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Ingredients & flavors for candy

The top established ingredients and/or flavors related to candy that are experiencing positive growth

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Diets

The dietary references with candy over time

Most popular candy dishes

Most popular candy posts from restaurants

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Top ingredients and consumer claims

Top ingredients by popularity

Top claims shaping F&B trend

Candy: A Sweet Treat for Every Occasion

Whether enjoyed in colorful hard forms or chewy delights, candy has long been a beloved indulgence for all ages. It offers a quick burst of sweetness that can be savored during holidays, celebrations, or as an everyday snack.

From Classic to Innovative

According to Tastewise data, consumers are increasingly seeking both nostalgic favorites and innovative new options. Brands can capitalize on this growing trend by experimenting with unique flavors, low-sugar alternatives, or candy infused with functional benefits to meet diverse tastes.

FAQ

What is candy made from?

Candy is typically made from sugar or other sweeteners, flavorings, and sometimes chocolate, gelatin, or fruit extracts, depending on the type.

How should candy be stored to keep it fresh?

Candy should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Chocolate candy is best stored in a slightly cooler location, but not refrigerated, to prevent blooming.

Is candy gluten-free?

Many candies are gluten-free, but some types may contain gluten ingredients or be processed in facilities that handle gluten. Always check labels if you have gluten sensitivities.

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“Where Tastewise is brilliant and AI is, we can now track that trend. That's where AI is, it gives us that flexibility to actually change the messaging on the right time when consumers want it.”

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Botanical, Flavours & Innovation Director, Tata Consumer Products
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Customer centricity from vision to execution

“Tastewise gives me some actual data to say yes, what we think we’re seeing is on the right track, there’s something here. It also allows us to go a level deeper to understand what might be driving those trends”

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Senior Innovation Manager, Kroger
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Scalable foodservice strategies that deliver

“The partnership between Violife and Tastewise has been a resounding success, significantly boosting the ability to run a large-scale lead generation campaign for our foodservice business.”

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Rachel Waynberg
Senior Manager, Marketing, Foodservice
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End to end process and project elevation

“Tastewise has been really instrumental in being able to have a greater impact across all the different projects.”

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Amanda Hershon
Test Kitchen Specialist, Campbell Soup Company
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Pioneering trends before they hit mainstream

“The AI tool on Tastewise has really made us more efficient and faster in identifying trends. I really enjoy the automatically-generated reports that we can do, to having ingredient information. So we're using it and we'll definitely use it more as we get used to having that tool.”

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Senior Marketing Specialist, Bell

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