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Confectionery Market Trends 2025

With the upgrading of consumption, traditional foods are becoming more and more healthy, and candies have also begun to upgrade in the direction of health. At present, the entire candy industry is trying to find new breakthroughs in creativity such as function, vegetarian nutrition, and sugar reduction, which has also become a key part of the innovation trend of the candy industry. Functional sugar In the candy category, functionality is a very potential development direction, although the market share of functional candy in the current market is small, but its health efficacy is still a benefit growth point that cannot be ignored. According to data from the China Business Industry Research Institute, the domestic sales market of functional candy has grown significantly, and it is expected that the functional sugar market will exceed 8.6 billion yuan in 2022. According to NBJ data, it took just 4 years (2014-2018) for functional confectionery to double global sales. Among functional candies, gummy candy is especially popular. Tmall's consumption data shows that in 2020, functional gummies will become the fast-growing consumer dosage form of health care products among young groups such as the post-90s and Generation Z. At present, there are vitamins and minerals on the market, such as vitamin and mineral supplement gummies, DHA gummies, yeast zinc gummies, probiotic gummies, melatonin gummies, collagen gummies and other products. The launch of functional candy is an extension of traditional candy brands to high-end product categories, and it is a high-level and multi-level demand for candy products by consumers. Sugar-free candy With the increasing expansion of people's health needs, the trend of "low sugar and no sugar" has hit, so consumers have also put forward demands for candy products - not only nutritious and healthy, but also less sugar. In the context of sugar reduction becoming a global trend, the daily demand for traditional sweets is gradually decreasing. According to the "2019-2023 Candy Industry In-depth Market Research and Investment Strategy Recommendation Report", in 2017, our country's candy output was 3.31 million tons, down 6.0% from 3.52 million tons in 2016; In 2018, our country's candy production fell to 2.88 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 13.0%, and the decline was further increased. To this end, many companies have launched sugar-free lollipops, such as Dr. Xu Fuji Xiong sugar-free lollipops, Three Squirrels and Deer Blue Blue Sugar-free Lollipops, Sugar Cube Sugar-free Lollipops, etc. The development of sugar-free candy is worth looking forward to. Vegan sweets The plant-based proposition is another significant consumer trend in the confectionery market. The data shows that from 2016 to 2020, the compound annual growth rate of confectionery products claiming vegan was 17%, while the compound annual growth rate of confectionery products claiming plant-based products more than doubled last year. Confectionery manufacturers are removing ingredients such as dairy, gelatin, and carmine to meet the growing demand for plant-based products, which are not only healthier but also more ethical and sustainable. For example, Canadian candy brand Yumy Bear's low-sugar vegan gummies use plant-based ingredients instead of gelatin. In recent years, with the diversification of consumers' health demands, a number of candy manufacturers have regarded the research and development of new products that meet consumer needs as their top priority, and a steady stream of innovative products has injected new vitality into the candy market. Riding on the "healthy" train, the confectionery industry is moving forward slowly.

2025-08-08

Confectionery Market Trends 2025

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2025-08

Sweet and sour appetizing Chaoshan cherry plum preserve

Candied fruit has always been a popular snack, from ancient times to the present, a candied fruit is durable, and the taste lasts in the mouth. Today, I would like to introduce a candied fruit that has not been known by too many people and is relatively unpopular. Cherry plums ripen in mid-summer, and the picking period is from mid-June to early October. Cherry plum grows slightly larger than the fruit shape of cherry, ripe cherry plum, shaped like a miniature version of a red plum, exuding the same rich and sweet taste as cherries, but the taste of fresh food is not very much, most of them will be made into candied fruit. Cherry plum compote is made of large round scales, fresh cherry plums with full flesh, washed and pickled with honey, the pickled cherry plum compote has delicate flesh, flexible taste, chewy, very sweet and sour. In the sultry summer, Xiaobian prefers to eat sweet and sour and appetizing cold fruit preserves, open the bottle, you can smell a faint fragrance of cherries and plums, and the exquisite and small preserves are crowded in the bottle, exuding an enticing message.

2025-08-08

Sweet and sour appetizing Chaoshan cherry plum preserve

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2025-08

The role of AI tools in the confectionery industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an important driving force leading a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. The 2023 Central Economic Work Conference proposed to vigorously promote new industrialization, develop the digital economy, and accelerate the development of artificial intelligence. In recent years, the in-depth application of AI in the food industry has injected new momentum into the development of the industry. According to data released by market analysis agency Mordor Intelligence, the application value of artificial intelligence in the food and beverage market is expected to reach $29.94 billion in 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of more than 45.77% from 2021 to 2026. With the penetration of AI into all aspects of the food industry, how to view the positive role and negative impact of AI in the food field has also become a hot topic of discussion in the current industry and scientific circles. Design formulas, draw packaging...... AI is integrated into the whole link of food brands At the beginning of 2023, artificial intelligence represented by ChatGPT is menacing, and a number of "AI+" ideas have emerged in the food industry in marketing, packaging, products and other aspects. "AI technology has a wide range of application prospects and market space in the food and beverage industry, and plays an important role in every link from R&D, production, sales to quality control. AI technology improves the production efficiency of enterprises, which will help enterprises optimize their sales models, change their product research and development and innovation methods, and profoundly change the market competition pattern of the food and beverage industry. Guo Tao, a senior artificial intelligence expert, said. Previously, Coca-Cola's global creative platform "Lechuang Unbounded" launched a new limited product - the first sugar-free Coca-Cola "Next 3000 Years" created in conjunction with AI. It is understood that this is a commercial product with AI technology involved in flavor research and development, packaging design and product promotion. There are also many food brands that use AI as a key means of digital transformation, constantly breaking through the boundaries of imagination. Nestlé is one of the first food and beverage companies to enter the AI market, trying to improve employee productivity by providing employees with generative AI for daily office use. At the end of 2023, McDonald's announced a partnership with Google to deploy generative AI to optimize massive data from thousands of restaurants, hoping to improve restaurant operational efficiency. AI technology is bringing a disruptive technological revolution to the food industry. In addition to providing assistance in daily office, AI has shown amazing efficiency and "talent" in the speed of new product development, creative novelty, and grasp of consumer taste preferences. In October 2022, Kraft Heinz released plant-based cheese developed based on AI technology. In March 2023, Zhong Xuegao launched popsicles with the selling point of "AI full-link creation", which relies on AI technology to complete multiple links from naming, flavor selection to packaging design and product promotion; In April, Yili launched 6 milk packaging designs made by AI, corresponding to 6 keywords of "sense of technology, natural vitality, oriental aesthetics, futurism, minimalism, and innocence"; In May, Wang Laoji launched the first batch of AI-independently designed tanks - "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains Cans", "Mountain Creek Moonlight Cans", "Climbing High and Looking at Autumn Cans" and "Green Pine Lingyun Cans". The relevant person in charge of Wang Laoji once said, "In the production and design process, AI technology can provide more diversified ideas and technical assistance, and in a field such as design that requires great creativity, the company can efficiently present ideas using AI tools." ”

2025-08-08

The role of AI tools in the confectionery industry

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2025-08

What is the white frost on compote

1. White frost phenomenon in the process of preserved fruit production Preserved fruit is usually made by cutting fresh fruit into small pieces, adding sugar or honey, soaking and pickling for a certain period of time, and then drying and other processes. In this process, due to the condensation of moisture and juice, the surface of the preserved fruit will appear as a white crystal-like substance, that is, the white frost on the preserved fruit. 2. The composition and impact of white cream The white frost on preserved fruit is mainly made up of water and juice. This phenomenon is normal during the production process and also reflects the abundance of water and juice in the preserved fruit. However, if there is too much white frost, it may affect the quality and taste of the preserved fruit. Too much white frost may affect the taste and texture of the preserves, making them softer and more prone to deterioration, and may have poor shelf life. 3. How to effectively reduce the production of white frost In order to avoid a large amount of white frost in the preserved fruit, we should try to control the moisture content during the production process, and at the same time control the pickling time and drying temperature appropriately to ensure the quality and taste of the preserved fruit. In addition, in order to maintain the freshness and taste of the preserved fruit, it is recommended to store it tightly sealed in a dry and ventilated place after making it to prevent the preserved fruit from getting damp and spoiled.

2025-08-08

What is the white frost on compote

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2025-08

The right way for babies to eat sugar

The right way for babies to eat sugar 1. Prevent excessive sugar consumption In order to let their children eat more, some parents especially like to add sugar to milk and porridge, so that children can easily develop the habit of preferring sweets. Usually control the intake of baby snacks, eat as little sugary snacks, chocolate, and jelly as possible, so that the baby's diet structure can be kept low in sugar. 2. Choose the right time to eat sugar On an empty stomach, after a full meal, within 2 hours before eating, and before going to bed, you should never give your child sugar or sweets. 3. What should I do if my baby is entangled in sugar? Babies like to eat sugar, parents may wish to make an agreement with their babies to stipulate the amount of food they can eat per week and the time to eat sugar. For example, during the Spring Festival, the family is stocked with abundant New Year's goods, and it is inevitable that they will be invited to eat candy when visiting relatives and friends. You can make an appointment with your baby in advance to eat only one piece of sugar and two cookies a day. 4. Don't treat sugar as a special preferential treatment　 When the baby is sick, do not let the baby eat some sweets in order to improve the taste, this is not conducive to the recovery of the sick child. 5. Pay attention to invisible sugar In addition to some junk food that everyone knows, there are also some sugars hidden in places that are not easy for everyone to find. For example, juices and oversweet fruits. When giving juice to children, control the amount, do not exceed 150 ml per day, and choose pure juice. Try to let your baby develop a healthy habit of eating more fruits and drinking less fruit drinks. If it is an overly sweet fruit, do not overdo it. 6. Strengthen the protection of teeth　 If you can brush your teeth immediately after eating sugar, then the chance of tooth decay in your baby can be much reduced. In addition, taking your child to the dentist regularly to check your teeth and deal with problems in time can also protect your children's teeth from sugar.

2025-08-08

The right way for babies to eat sugar

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2025-08

The difference between compote and preserved fruit

Candied fruits and preserved fruits are both dried fruit foods made by using sugar to keep them fresh, but they differ in the production process, taste and way of eating. 1. Candied fruits and preserved fruits are made in different ways Candied fruit is soaked in sugar water to allow the sugar to penetrate well, and then dried or dried, which can increase the shelf life and make the taste better. Preserved fruit is made from dried fruit after peeling and seeding, adding sugar, honey, etc. to make preserved sugar, and then drying it at low temperature or sun exposure to make dried fruit. 2. There is a difference in the taste of candied fruit and preserved fruit Because the preserved fruit needs to be soaked in sugar water during the production process, its taste is light and sweet, the taste is slightly sticky, compared to the taste of preserved fruit, in addition to the natural sweetness of the fruit itself, there are also a variety of sugars added during the processing process to increase the sweetness of the preserved fruit. 3. Candied fruits and preserved fruits are eaten differently Candied fruits are suitable for snacks and refreshments, and are widely loved for their unique taste and fragrant fruity taste. Preserved fruit can be used as a variety of purposes such as desserts, baking materials, and beverages, and plays an important role in the production of pastries, fruit teas, and wine. To sum up, although candied fruits and preserved fruits are both dried fruit foods, they differ in production process, taste and eating methods. Whether it is preserves or preserved fruits, they are delicious and delicious foods that can be eaten according to personal tastes and preferences.

2025-08-08

The difference between compote and preserved fruit
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