Inflation, Innovation and Imitation — The UK Confectionery Market

Inflation, Innovation and Imitation — The UK Confectionery Market

According to Confectionery 2014, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the UK confectionery market grew by 4.1% in 2013. This is an encouraging outlook considering the threats, demands and constraints of inflation, innovation and imitation currently affecting the UK marketplace. Despite the onset of a gradual economic recovery, high prices, particularly […]

Success of Energy Drinks Take Zest From Juices & Dilutes the Squash Category

Success of Energy Drinks Take Zest From Juices & Dilutes the Squash Category

Key Note’s 2014 Market Update, Fruit Juices, Energy & Juice Drinks, analyses the UK market for juice drinks, energy drinks and fruit juices. All three subsectors are extremely popular, with vast product ranges catering to almost every taste and budget. Energy drinks are particularly resilient, displaying outstanding growth in recent years despite a challenging economic […]

Sweet Success for Savoury Snacks Manufacturers

Sweet Success for Savoury Snacks Manufacturers

According to Snack Foods 2013, a new Market Update from business intelligence company Key Note, the snack foods industry grew by 8.3% in 2012. This was due to growing demand for premium products and the introduction of new flavours by manufacturers. Not only are snacks popular, but they are convenient and suitable for consumers’ day-to-day […]