date:Feb 17, 2013
with 20% average price increase over this period (from R$22 a kilo in 2007 to R$26 in 2011), as did biscuits, with a 28% average price increase in the category, growing from R$7 a kilo in 2007 to R$9 a kilo in 2011.
The report also reveals that Brazilians are open to new flavors and products, especially consumers aged 1624. Indeed, 76% of Brazilian consumers in this age group claim that they like to try new kinds of gum and sugar confectionery.
According to Mintels Global New Product Database