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- The Future of Chocolate Confectionery: 2025
Chocolate's future lies in elevating indulgence, crafting guilt-free options with less sugar, and embracing cocoa-free, longevity-themed and artistic innovation.
Honorata Jarocka, Associate Director
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Where we are now
- In the next two years
- In five years and beyond
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IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS
- Mintel's perspective
- The next level of indulgence
- The 'more is more' trend
- 'Chunky', 'loaded' and 'duo' chocolate bar concepts can be explored more often to offer 'the ultimate treat'
- Angel hair chocolate is the new Dubai chocolate
- The power of blurring category lines
- Blurring category lines through flavour for amplified indulgence
- Indulgent wellness: a crossover between chocolate and supplements
- Transforming the chocolate eating experience
- Less sugar makes chocolate more guilt-free
- Addressing consumers' desire to reduce their sugar intake is an opportunity for chocolate brands
- Sugar reduction matters for chocolate confectionery consumers
- Efforts to reduce sugar should prioritise simplicity and naturalness
- Technology unlocks new pathways for sugar reduction
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IN FIVE YEARS AND BEYOND
- Mintel's perspective
- Is the future of chocolate cocoa-free?
- The rise of 'alt-cocoa'/'alt-choc' is a development area to watch
- Cell-based cocoa can transform the industry
- Leverage the link between dark chocolate and longevity to better engage older adults
- Boosting cognitive function in older adults for greater life satisfaction
- The art of chocolate making intertwines with the art of chocolate eating
- Collaborating with chocolate artists can give brands an artistic flair
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Key takeaways
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