date:Sep 13, 2012
Confectionery could become the new tobacco as regulators clamp down on unhealthy eating, but manufacturers can invigorate offerings by seizing on future functional trends, according to an analyst.
Richard Cope, director of insight trends at market analysts Mintel, spoke to ConfectioneryNews.com as Mintel began an initiative offering a free consultation session for manufacturers (details below).
Fear of the super-nanny state
Asked what the future holds for the confectionery industry, Cope said