date:Jan 29, 2013
Global confection sales hit $193.5 billion in U.S. dollars for 2012 with unique seasonal items sold for major holiday occasions representing the major driving force in the market. The U.S. portion of the market totaled $32.7 billion with 22% of annual sales tied to these seasonal purchases. Other factors manufacturers and retailers need to watch in 2013 were identified in a webinar broadcast earlier this month, Confectionery 2013: Trends in Focus, from Planet Retail Limited, London, in conjuncti