date:Jun 09, 2012
BDSIs Spring survey on the economic situation in 2012 asked 62 small, medium and large companies in the German confectionery sector how sales were developing in 2012 to give a general picture of the market.
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Two-thirds of companies said that sales had either declined or remained constant, while the final third reported growth.
Although many reported a stronger Easter season than 2011, almost half of survey participants said the overall business environment was less favourable com