Sector Insight Confectionery
11 Aug 2009 | by Jane Bainbridge
Restrictions on advertising to children and a shift to healthier snacks will force the sector to focus more strongly on innovation.
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Health messages and price rises appear to have had only a partial impact on consumer attitudes; most people say they share their sweets, but regular consumption is high.
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