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Global Confectionery Market

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The industry is further expected to grow at a CAGR of about 4% in the
forecast period of 2022-2027
Market share of chocolate confectionery
worldwide in 2020/21, by region
2028F* USD 242.53 billion

2021 USD 194.37 billion

*Forecast

PRODUCT TYPE

The chocolate segment is leading the global market for

confectionery as higher acceptance of westernized food and the
consumers’ daily routine has created vast opportunities for
chocolate product manufacturers worldwide.

Sugar & gum confectioneries are also performing well in the

overall market. The introduction of new products with
advancements in flavours and textures has resulted in the
increased retail penetration of sugar confectioneries in the market. Survey time period: September 2020 to April/May 2021
Source: Statista, 2021
Source: Fortune Business Insights, 2021
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KEY TRENDS TO WATCH

IN 2022

LOW SUGAR / MENTAL / GUT GLORY VEGAN PLEASE SPARKING A

SUGAR-FREE EMOTIONAL WELL- CRAZE
CONFECTIONS BEING
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CONFECTIONS
Candy
19%
Interested in Low- 49% Chocolate
Tackling sugar reduction has become a basic must-do for food industry
Sugar or Sugar-Free*
32% Both Candy
& Chocolate
► High sugar intake is a cause for
concern globally, as it is linked to a *Among those interested in trying sugar-free or low-sugar chocolate or candy
number of health problems. In
order to avoid sugar intake, when
consuming candy, many people Reasons for being interested in trying
choose sugar-free options. chocolate and candy that is low-sugar or Gen Z Boomers
sugar-free
Managing my sugar intake 34% 62%

Maintaining a healthy weight 28% 45%

KEEP IT NATURAL
Feel better about eating sugar-free chocolate/candy 43% 37%
The sugar-reduction movement has caused global Managing a specific medical condition, such as
manufacturers to use increasing amounts of sugar replacers 15% 27%
diabetes
or natural sweeteners in their new confectionery products.
Prefer the taste 36% 6%
Sources: Expert Market Research, 2022; Mordor Intelligence, 2022; ; New Nutrition Business, 2021
Sweet Insights: State of Treating 2022
Source: National Confectioners Association, 2022
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MENTAL / EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

High consumer interest in foods and beverages that lift their mood, sharpen their
mind or help them relax
This benefit area is already connected strongly to everyday ‘real foods’.

Q: “What steps have you taken to improve your mental and/or

emotional well-being over the last 12 months? ► Chocolate, for example, is used by many
people as a way to lift their spirits. It

25% chosen foods and beverages

doesn’t need any claims to that effect or
deep science, all that matters is that – as
committed chocolate eaters say – they
that help my mood (e.g., relax feel better, even if briefly, after indulging.

/ comfort me)

19% Some confectionery brands capitalize on the association in

people’s minds between chocolate and improving mood and
reinforces that with ‘calming’ ingredients like chamomile
Chosen foods and beverages that extract. Besides, L-theanine and Gamma Aminobutyric Acid
(GABA) also play a key role in relaxation and stress relieve.
help my mental focus or
concentration
Source: New Nutrition Business, 2021

Innova Lifestyle & Attitudes Survey 2021

Source: Innova Market Insights, 2022
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GUT GLORY Average annual growth in global confectionery launches with….

Consumers are starting to understand the link between their gut and overall well-
being and are looking for products supporting this.

Proportion of consumers who say that they recognize +98%

the link between digestive health and overall health

79%
+47%
72% 73% 73%
70% 69%
63% PREBIOTIC CLAIM PROBIOTIC CLAIM
60% (CAGR Dec 2016 – Nov 2017 to Dec 2020 – Nov 2021
53% 54% Source: Innova Market Insights, Jan/Feb, 2022a

► Prebiotics such as inulin, is a type of soluble fibre that nourishes gut

microbes, eases constipation and improves overall digestive wellness.

Inulin, can deliver that ‘feel the benefit’ effect and

have other strong consumer-connected benefits,
such as
Global Asia-Pacific Europe North America South America  Allows for sugar reduction

2018 2020  Increase fibre content while reducing the total

Source: FMCG Gurus, 2022 carb – weight wellness
net
Source: New Nutrition Business, 2021
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VEGAN PLEASE IN MARKETING TERMS…

Are plant-based options the new norm for confectionery brands? It is interesting to see some confectionery producers are taking formulation and
marketing cues from the established dairy and meat alternative segment.
The evolution of plant-based concepts has gone beyond
the core dairy and meat alternatives categories, as the ► For examples, in plant-based chocolate, some of
shift toward animal-free products advances further into the newer products use terms such as ‘mylk’ or
the mainstream. ‘m!lk’ to reflect their dairy-free recipes, while
others incorporate nut or oat milks as ingredients.

► Meanwhile, in gelatin-free sugar confectionery, the ‘veggie’

terminology is being used on occasion.
GLOBAL VEGAN CONFECTIONERY MARKET
Source: Innova Market Insights, 2021

Increasing adoption of veganism and

flexitarianism among millennials PLANT-BASED AS PLANET-FRIENDLY

► Conviction, health reasons, and a desire to

benefit the environment and feed the world’s
Market size is anticipated to reach
population responsibly drive the changing
USD 2.62 billion by 2030. attitudes toward food, also in sweets.
Source: Grand View Research, 2022
Source: Selby, 2022
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SPARKING A CRAZE
Limited editions and unexpected formats captivate adventure-hungry consumers

New Product Developments (NPD) in limited

editions has helped to boost interest and growth in
chocolate market even though it is a highly mature
market.

There is a huge range of traditional and novel

offerings for different times of the year, as well
as specialty flavours, shapes and formats only NPD and growth in the Asian region are led by Japan and
made available for limited periods. India. There is growing interest in more local formats and
flavours in the region.
For instance, limited edition seasonally
launched chocolate confectionery for Christmas ► Traditional fruit flavours still lead for NPD, but there is a growing
2021 illustrate these trends and encompasses use of more tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango and lychee.
both branded and private label options. There is also growing activity in more local options such as Sakura
in Japan, and soan papdi and gond laddu in India.

Source: Hilliam, 2022

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Sugarless Confectionery Aura Sugar Free Hard-Boiled Gourmet

• A delicious hard-boiled gourmet liquorice-flavoured candy made with natural

colours & flavours

• Sugarless Confectionery hard-boiled gourmet Licorice Swirls are:-

 Sugar-free

 Gluten-free

 Low-carb

 Fat-free

• No artificial colours & flavours

• Product of Australia

Ingredients for Licorice Swirls: Sweetener (Maltitol Syrup, Isomalt, Sucralose),

Licorice Extract (1%), Natural Flavour, Colouring (E153), Ammonium Chloride.
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Belgian No Sugar Added Chocolate

• Rich, finest & delicious taste

• Reduced sugar chocolates are developed for diet-

conscious consumers

• Premium quality nuts

• Product of Belgium

Ingredients for No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate:

Sweetener-Maltitol 42%; Cocoa Butter, Full Cream Milk
Powder, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier-Lecithins; Flavour.
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SmartSweets Cola Gummies

• 87% less sugar & 42% less calories than other cola gummies

• 3 grams of sugar & 13 grams of rich fibre for the whole bag

• No sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners & added sugar

• Plant-based goodness

• Smartly sweetened with high-quality sweetener allulose

• Naturally flavoured low sugar gummy candy

• Coloured with fruit and veggie juices

• Gluten free & non-GMO ingredients

• Product of Canada

Ingredients: Soluble Corn fibre, Allulose, Isomalto-oligosaccharides

(Vegetable Source), Water, Modified Potato Starch, Citric Acid, Apple Extract
(For Colour), Natural Flavours, Coconut Oil, Carnauba Wax, Stevia Leaf
Extract.
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Lily's - Dark Chocolate Bar - Original 55% Cocoa

• Lily's stevia-sweetened premium dark chocolate provides the indulgence with

25% fewer calories than other 55% dark chocolates.

• Sweetened with Stevia - Stevia is a zero-calorie botanical sweetener. It is

derived from the plant Stevia Rebaudiana. Stevia has sweetened foods and
beverages for centuries. Our use of Stevia gives Lily's natural a richness and
less sugar than typical chocolates.

• Gluten-Free and Non-GMO Ingredients

• Low carb, Keto Diet friendly

• Product of USA

Ingredients for Original Dark Chocolate: Unsweetened Chocolate, Inulin,

Dextrin, Erythritol, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat (rBST Free), Organic Soy Lecithin,
Stevia Extract, Vanilla, Natural Flavours.
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Ketofy All Natural Sugar Free Intense Dark Chocolate

• Unsweetened rich indulgence which made of authentic cocoa and cocoa butter of
unsweetened kind.

• Infused with 100% natural ingredient and do not contain hydrogenated oils, xylitol and
added preservatives.

• Perfect superfood which contain has cocoa, cocoa nibs, cocoa butter, authentic vanilla
extract, and instant coffee to impart mouth watering taste

• Abundance of protein - contains 25% more protein than any regular chocolate bar.
While infusing protein in the diet snacks formulation, no animal product has been used,
making it 100% vegan.

• Ultra Low-Carb, Provides Optimum Energy, Lactose Free, Rich in Protein, Keto Diet
friendly

• Product of India

Ingredients: Cocoa Mass, Sweetener (Erythritol), Emulsifier(INS322), Natural Vanilla

Bean, Stevia(E960).
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Diablo Sugar Free Cappuccino And Cream Sweets

• Diablo cappuccino and cream, the ever so tasty sugar-free

sweets with less than 13 calories per sweet. Full of cappuccino
flavour, refreshing but creamy at the same time.

• The perfect choice to satisfy those annoying cravings, suitable

for diabetics or those wanting to reduce their sugar intake.

• Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, & Wheat Free.

• Diablo's sugar-free sweets come in three other different

flavours:

 Lemon & Cream, Strawberry & Cream, Mint & Cream

• Product of Greece

Ingredients for Diablo cappuccino and cream : Isomalt, Water,

Cream (7%), Butter, Coffee(0.65%), Glycerine, Emulsifier:
Monoglycerides, Flavours, Salt, Colouring: E171 ( Titanium
Dioxide), Colouring: E150 ( Plain Caramel ), Sweetener:
Acesulfame Potassium of Soya, Acidic Agent, Citric Acid.
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Halls XS Colors

• Halls XS Colors Assorted Candies have been repackaged in a newly

designed 13.8g pack. This halal-certified and sugar-free product comprises
watermelon, blueberry and lime flavoured candies.

• Product of Thailand

Ingredients: Sweeteners (Isomalt (98%), Sucralose (0.1%), Acesulfame K

(0.01%)), Food Additives (INS 330, INS 270), Artificial Colours (INS 102, INS 133,
INS 122, INS 129), Artificial Flavour.
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MENTAL / EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

Glico GABA Milk Stand Pouch Mental Balance Chocolate

• Do great support the adults, mental balance chocolate relaxing ingredient

GABA-mixed.

• The GABA components are also included in the cacao has been 280mg
blended per 100g.

• Small cube type that does not pollute the hand, anytime, anywhere to enjoy
the pouch with zipper.

• Product of Japan

Ingredients: Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Oil, Cocoa
Butter, GABA Powder, Cocoa Powder, Dextrin / Emulsifier (Derived From Soy),
Perfumes, Brighteners.
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Mr. Moxey’s Herbal Mints

• These gluten-free, vegan, and all-natural and soothing

CBD-infused peppermints are enriched with diverse
flowers and fruits to ease stress and inflammation.

• Mr. Moxey's Mints are crafted in small batches to promote

wellbeing in mind, body, and spirit.

• Each pastille is formulated with herbs tailored to elevate

your experience with their broad spectrum CBD oil
infusion.

Ingredients for peppermint: Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn

Starch), Maltodextrin, Cannabis Extract, Peppermint Oil,
Green Tea, Rosemary, Agar, Gum Tragacanth.
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Fx Chocolate Exhale

• Chill Pill, But Make it Chocolate - Buttery cacao powered by amino acids GABA and L-
Theanine for total tranquility without feeling groggy.

• Get in The Zone - FX Exhale is the perfect midday moment to help maintain a healthy
response to stress. GABA is known to help promote mental clarity, focus and
concentration during academic or athletic endeavors.

• Calming Nightcap - While neither GABA or L-theanine cause drowsiness, taking FX

Exhale in the evening may help promote a good rest as a result of calming the mind
(and satisfy your sweet tooth, without sugar).

• Delicious + Sugar Free - No bitterness and no aftertaste, just the right amount of
sweet. Sweetened with allulose, a revolutionary zero-calorie sweetener naturally found
in figs and kiwi fruit.

• Nothing to Hide - Vegan, Keto friendly, non-GMO and soy free. Every box of FX
Chocolate comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) that shows exactly what’s in
every bite.

• Product of USA

Ingredients: Cacao Nibs, Allulose, Organic Cocoa Butter, GABA, and L-theanine.
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Lindt Excellence Dark 85% Bar 100g

• Lindt Excellence Dark 85% Cocoa Chocolate is a bar of rich, luxurious

chocolate made with the finest ingredients by our Master Chocolatiers.

• The perfect blend of smooth dark chocolate with 85% cocoa content combines
notes of dried fruit and liquorice with earthy tones to create an experience to
treat the all senses – delight in the smooth texture and deep colour, enjoy the
satisfying crisp snap of the exceptionally thin diamonds and cherish the rich
aroma before finally indulging in the intense symphony of cocoa flavours as
the intensely flavoured fine dark Lindt chocolate melts on the tongue.

• Product of Switzerland

Ingredients: Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Butter, Demerara Sugar,

Bourbon Vanilla Beans.
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Goodnight Bedtime Snack - Dreamy Dark Chocolate Tart Cherry Flavour

• Rest Assured with Goodnight, A Bedtime Snack, Not A Supplement: In a

world that is ever-more connected, hectic and stressful, Goodnight believes
that simple, non-pharmaceutical methods are the best way to get people
back to resting right.

• Deliciously Dreamy Taste: Each package of goodnight contains three fluffy

bites (one serving) of slightly-sweet tart cherry filling enveloped in alluringly
dreamy chocolate.

• Add a Good Night’s Sleep to Your Diet: There’s a critical connection

between getting good rest and living each day to its fullest. Goodnight bites
are designed to work with your body’s metabolic processes for times when
you need some help with sleep, like when you’re on the road, in the air, or
just winding down at home.

• A Little Help Drifting Off to Dreamland: Enjoy a pack of goodnight 30-45

minutes before bedtime.

• Product of USA

Ingredients: Magnesium, L-Theanine, and Casein Protein.

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Wana Fast Acting Gummies

• The Wana Quick Fast-Acting Gummies have been unveiled by

the brand as a new range of THC-infused candies for
consumers who are looking for a tasty product that doesn't
take too long to take effect.

• The product is reported to have an onset of just five to 15

minutes and will last up to three hours to make it an ideal
option for those who are looking for an alternative to other
varieties on the market.

• The gummy come in three cocktail-inspired flavour options

including Strawberry Margarita, Pina Colada and Peach
Bellini, which have CBD/THC 1:1, Indica and Sativa,
respectively.

• Product of Canada

Ingredients: Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Pectin

(Pectin, Potassium Sodium Tartrate, Polyphosphate, Sucrose),
Citric Acid, Natural Flavouring, Sodium Citrate, Modified Food
Starch, Xanthan Gum, THC.
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Swiss cannabis gum

• Sugar-free Swiss cannabis gum promises a chewing experience full of good vibes
& cool freshness

• Contains 5mg of the cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) per piece – completely legal
& doesn’t get you high

• Health benefits: relaxation, effective against pain, inflammation, anxiety, psychosis

and nausea.

• No bitter flavour, unlike other cannabis products

• Product of Switzerland

Ingredients: Isomalt, Sorbitol, Polyvinylacetate, Xylitol, Cannabis Sativa Extract,

Natural Fragrance, Maltitol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Glycerin, Mentha Piperita Oil,
Cannabis Sativa Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Chlorophyllin-copper Complex,
Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Tocopherol, Potassium Acesulfame, Sucralose.
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GUT GLORY OHSO - Healthy 70% Dark Chocolate Bars

• A totally unique and utterly delicious Belgian chocolate bar that delivers much more
than the feel-good factor….

• A delicious way to get your daily dose of gut friendly bacteria, healthy can be heavenly
for your taste buds too.

• Each Ohso bar has over a billion gut friendly bacteria, Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium,
it is thought that these types of microorganisms help to support healthy digestive
processes, immune system health and much more.

• No added sugar. Each bar has only the 2% naturally occurring sugars found in the
cocoa bean. Only natural sweeteners, with no artificial sweeteners or flavourings.

• Our bars are certified nut free and gluten free. Vitally, our bacteria reach the digestive
system 3 times more effectively than dairy products.

• Product of United Kingdom

Ingredients: Cocoa Mass, Dietary Fibre (Dextrin, Inulin, Oligofructose), Sweetener:

Maltitol, Cocoa Butter, Fat-reduced Cocoa Powder, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin;
Microencapsulated Lactobacillus Helveticus (Vegetable Fatty Acids, Lactobacillus
Helveticus, Maltodextrin), Microencapsulated Bifidobacterium Longum (Vegetable Fatty
Acids, Bifidobacterium Longum, Maltodextrin); Sweetener: Steviol Glycosides, Natural
Vanilla Flavouring.
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Probiotic Power Foods Organic Chocolate Milk Bars

• 3 billion probiotic super blend – Use the best energy producing probiotics ever
found

• Chocolate protects the probiotics from stomach acid better than other foods
or capsules

• Probiotics eat up some sugar in chocolate - Making it a healthier snack

• Enjoy the pure, smooth taste of our fine chocolate

• This milk chocolate is USDA Organic, Fair-Trade USA Certified and Soy Free

• Product of USA

Ingredients: Organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa

Butter, Organic Vanilla Extract, Probiotic Super Blend(L. Salivarius Ls-33, L.
Paracasei Lpc-37).
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Lotte Lactic Acid Bacteria Chocolate

• Kyoto is known for its pickles and among them, the Suguki-zuke made of a turnip called
Sugukina is considered a superfood because of its high lactic acid bacteria content.

• Lotte, one of the major candy manufacturers in Japan, developed the idea one step
further: why not take the miraculous bacteria and enhance cocoa, a delicious food that
already contains its own. The result? The Lotte Lactic Acid Bacteria Chocolate - proof
that chocolate really can be good for you!

• Combining a great sweet taste and a healthy dose of the bacterium lactobacillus brevis
NTT001, the Lotte Lactic Acid Bacteria Chocolate will do wonders for your immune
system. But it doesn't stop there: like the probiotics you find in yogurt, it will improve your
metabolism (and help fight obesity) and regulate the function of your intestines. A great
mini-dessert or midday snack, this chocolate will be a tasty addition to any diet.

• Product of Japan

Ingredients: Sugar, Powdered Milk, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Vegetable Fat,
Lactobacillus Brevis NTT001 Lactic Acid Bacteria, Soybeans, Gelatin.
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GUT GLORY

Kombucha Flavoured Jellies

• Kombucha flavoured jellies in a plastic packet. Flavours include: kombucha original,

strawberry hibiscus, and ginger peach.

• Contains Prebiotic Fibres

• Product of Australia

Ingredients: Glucose Syrup (From Wheat And Corn), Sugar From Cane And Beet),
Prebiotic fibre (Inulin), Thickener (Acid-modified Wheat Starch), Water, Gelatin,
Fructose, Food Acids (Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Fruit Juice Concentrate, Kombucha
Extract (0.8%), Stabilizer (Carrageenan), Natural Flavours.
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GUT GLORY

UHA Mucchiri Gummy Candies - Yakult Yogurt

• Enjoy your favorite Yakult drink in a candy! Yakult is a super popular

healthy probiotic milk drink in Japan and Korea, and they help to keep your
tummy in order! These Yakult flavoured probiotic milk candies by UHA
have 8 billion lactobacilli and anti-bacteria in a package. It's perfect for your
health-boost!

• Product of Japan

Ingredients: Syrup, Sugar, Glucose, Gelatine, Concentrated Apple Juice,

Fermented Milk Powder, Fructose Glucose Liquid Sugar, Milk Protein, Lactic
Acid Bacteria (Derived From Dairy Products), Vegetable Oil, Dextrin/Acidulant,
Fragrance, Brightener, Sweetener.
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Lac-Shield Chocolate

• Contains 10 billion Lac-Shield in one pack.

• A body-friendly chocolate carrying a sweet yet refreshing and mild

cacao taste.

• Shield lactic acid bacteria(heat-killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei

MCC1849), is a human-derived lactic acid bacteria that were carefully
selected from among a lot of lactic acid bacteria.

• Product of Japan

Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Whole Milk Powder, Vegetable Oil,

Cocoa Butter, Syrup, Sterilization Lactic Acid Bacteria Powder / Brightening
Agent, Emulsifier (Soy Derived), Fragrance.
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I-Mei Digestive Benefit Jelly

• I-Mei Digestive Benefit Jelly Original Flavoured Probiotic

Gummy Candy contains Lactobacillus sporogene, and is free
from artificial colourings and fat. The product is said to help
maintain digestive function, and retails in a 64g pack.

• Product of Taiwan, China

Ingredients: Sucrose, Maltose, Yogurt (Water, Milk Powder, Raw

Milk, Isomalto-oligosaccharide, Citrus Pectin, Inulin, Lactic Acid
Bacteria, Non-GMO Corn Starch, Maltodextrin), Gelatin, Sweetener
(D-sorbitol Solution), Citric Acid, Flavour, Bacillus Coagulans.
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VEGAN PLEASE

Plamil So Free Vegan Choco Bites

• Cocoa Bites is a bite size vegan chocolate using certified cocoa and come in
100% plastic free sharing bags via renewable energy.

• A delicious sweetened confection of blended cocoa(47%) and rice(16%)

• Deliberately produced without milk– Dairy free which suitable for vegans

• Gluten free – Suitable for coeliacs

• Product of UK

Ingredients: Raw Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Rice Powder(Rice Syrup Powder,
Rice Starch, Rice Flour), Cocoa Mass, Natural Flavourings.
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UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems

• Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems - A crunch of peanut

covered in smooth, dark chocolate! These Vegan Dark
Chocolate Peanut Gems are a unique and delicious snack
that's as poppable as it is portable.

• Made with non-GMO project verified ingredients that are

naturally coloured with vegetable extracts and nothing
artificial, the taste may be unreal, but rest assured the
ingredients are all-real!

• Product of USA & Canada

Ingredients: Dark Chocolate (Chocolate Liquor, Cane Sugar,

Cocoa Butter, Vanilla), Roasted Peanuts (Peanuts, Peanut Oil),
Organic Cane Sugar, Gum Acacia, Coloured With (Beet Juice,
Spirulina Extract), Organic Tapioca Syrup, Carnauba Wax.
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Vegan KitKat With Rice Syrup

• KitKat V features the brand’s trademark crisp wafer layers smothered in

smooth chocolate, all made entirely from plant-based ingredients. It uses a
rice-based formula as a milk substitute.

• Product of UK

Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Wheat Flour, Maize Fibre, Rice Syrup, Cocoa
Mass, Vegetable Fat (Palm Kernel, Palm), Low-fat Cocoa Powder, Emulsifier
(Lecithin), Natural Aroma (Vanilla), Yeast, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate).
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VEGAN PLEASE
Enjoy Life Foods - Chocolate Protein Bites

• All the Enjoy Life Chocolate Protein Bites flavours have a relatively soft
chocolate middle enrobed in a somewhat thick dark chocolate shell
and dotted with crushed seeds.

• Enjoy Life made a switched to sunflower seed protein for a smoother

centered and they now use cocoa butter instead of palm oil. Each
current variety has a rich chocolate taste, but with their own individual
flavour twist.

• These certified gluten-free vegan snacks are filled with 6 grams of

plant-based protein per serving. Grab a pick-me-up that you can feel
good about!

• Product of USA

Ingredients For Dipped Banana Flavour: Semisweet Chocolate

(Unsweetened Chocolate, Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter), Sunflower Protein,
Sugar Cane Syrup (Cane Sugar, Water), Tapioca Syrup, Cocoa Butter,
Roasted And Salted Pumpkin Seeds (Pumpkin Seeds, Safflower Oil,
Salt), Rice Protein, Cocoa Powder, Dried Bananas, Safflower Oil, Natural
Flavours, Salt.
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VEGAN PLEASE

NOMO Vegan Creamy Chocolate Bar

• NOMO is the UK’s no.1 Vegan & Free From Chocolate brand created by
Kinnerton Confectionery. Its mission is to create products that all
chocolate lovers can enjoy. Whether you’re vegan, have a food allergy or
you just want to make small changes to help the environment, NOMO is
the no. 1 choice when it comes to chocolatery deliciousness

• Free from dairy, gluten, egg, nuts

Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Rice Powder(dried Rice Syrup, Rice

Starch, Rice Flour), Cocoa Mass, Inulin, Shea Oil, Emulsifier(Sunflower
Lecithin), Sea Salt, Flavourings.
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Rowntrees Gums Candy Pouch

• The new vegan friendly sweets are slightly softer, but still
unbelievably fruity and irresistibly chewy.

• In creating vegan friendly range, gelatin is removed from the

recipe

• Never contain any artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and

this extends to our vegan friendly range too, so you can enjoy
with confidence!

• Product of UK

Ingredients For Jelly Tots: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Starch, Acids

(Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Concentrated Fruit Juices (1%)
(Apple, Grape, Blackcurrant, Orange, Lemon, Lime, Strawberry),
Acidity Regulator (Trisodium Citrate), Flavourings, Colours
(Anthocyanins, Copper Complexes of Chlorophyllins, Carotenes,
Curcumin)
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VEGAN PLEASE

Cadbury Plant Vegan Bar 90g

• This bar is perfect for sharing with friends and family.

An ideal sweet treat!

• Made with couverture chocolate with almond paste,

this plant bar tastes as good as it looks!

• Product of UK

Ingredients For Almonds Smooth Chocolate: Sugar,

Cocoa Butter, Almond Paste, Cocoa Mass, Rice Extract,
Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Flavouring, Cocoa Solids 42%
Minimum. May Contain Milk, Sesame, Other Nuts &
Wheat.
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KitKat Mini Rum Raisin

• Rum raisin has been a special refinement, the luxury, perfect for Tokyo image
with special rare edition.

• “Kit Kat rum raisin,” is a taste of chocolate rum raisin with a unique flavour,
containing refined rum with 0.05% alcohol

• Product of Japan

Ingredients: Quasi-chocolate (Sugar, Lactose, Vegetable Oil, Whole Milk Powder,

Cocoa Butter), Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Lactose, Sugar, Raisins Powder
(Dextrin, Raisins), Powder Liquor (Rum, Dextrin, Alcohol), Cocoa Powder, Yeast,
Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter / Emulsifier, Flavouring, Baking
Soda, Caramel Colour, Yeast Food, (Some Including Wheat, Milk Ingredients,
Soy).
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Limited Edition Hershey's Kisses Filled With Truffle & Strawberry

• The truffle flavour is made with a truffle-flavoured filling enrobed in

Hershey's Kisses milk chocolate, while the strawberry flavour has a
strawberry-flavoured filling stuffed inside the Hershey's Kisses milk
chocolate. Both are equally delicious, but if you want the sweetest
flavour out of the two, you should go for the strawberry-filled!

• Product of USA

Ingredients For Truffle Flavour: Milk Chocolate (70-) [Sugar, Non-Fat

Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Lactose, Vegetable Oil
(Palm and-or Shea and-or Sunflower Oil), Cocoa Powder, Emulsifiers[Soy
Lecithin (Ins 322), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (Ins 476), Artificial Flavour
Vanillin], Truffle Flavoured Filling (30-) [Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil), Sugar,
Lactose, Cocoa Powder, Emulsifiers[Soy Lecithin (Ins 322), Polyglycerol
Polyricinoleate (Ins 476).
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Limited Edition M&M Peanut Flavour Vote

• Get ready for a mini-vacation for your mouth! M&M’S is launching

three new, limited-edition M&M’S Peanut flavours for its new
internationally-inspired Flavour Vote campaign: Mexican Jalapeño
Peanut, Thai Coconut Peanut and English Toffee Peanut. Taste
the deliciousness of English Toffee Peanut M&M'S - almost like a
trip to Great Britain itself. Grab a bag to share with a friend or co-
worker. You can even use them to add extra flavour to your
favorite desserts.

• Three globally inspired flavours will join the M&M’s Peanut lineup
for a limited time as part of the brand’s latest Flavour Vote
campaign. Varieties include Mexican Jalapeño, Thai Coconut and
English Toffee.

• Product of USA

Ingredients for English Toffee Peanut: Milk Chocolate (Sugar,

Chocolate, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Milkfat, Peanuts, Soy
Lecithin, Salt, Artificial and Natural Flavours), Sugar, Peanuts,
Cornstarch, Less than 1% - Palm Oil, Corn Syrup, Dextrin, Colouring
(Includes Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5
Lake, Red 40 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 2), Carnauba
Wax, Artificial and Natural Flavours, Gum Acacia.
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Tic Tac Coca-Cola Mints

• Tic Tac Coca-Cola delivers refreshment that will put a smile on your face

• Sweet, fun and flavourful — perfect anytime

• Individually wrapped bottle packs fit perfectly in your car or desk

• Product of USA & Canada

Ingredients: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Rice Starch, Gum Arabic, Natural And

Artificial Flavours, Magnesium Stearate, Carnauba Wax.
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Cadbury Dairy Milk Durian​

• The Cadbury durian chocolate bar comes with crispy rice for a little crunch
which involve with the complement of its creamy texture​.

• The limited-edition durian chocolate is exclusively made for Malaysians​.

• Product of Malaysia

Ingredients: Milk Solids, Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Wheat

Crispies[Wheat Flour, Sugar, Corn Starch, Cocoa Powder, Salt, Non-
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil(Palm Kernel), Raising Agents(Ins450(i), Ins341(i),
Ins500(ii))), Non-hydrogenated Vegetable Fat(Palm, Shea, Illipe),
Emulsifiers(Soya Lecithin(ins322), Ins476), Flavours.
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Glow-In-The-Dark

• Bite-size sized milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white creme

filled with delicious peanut butter.

• Makes for a great addition to candy bowls, lunch boxes, and

kitchen cupboards.

• Product of USA

Ingredients: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate,

Nonfat Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Lecithin (Soy), PGPR Emulsifier),
Peanuts, Sugar, Dextrose, Salt, TBHQ, and Citric Acid.
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Confectionery, Snack Bar; By Distribution Channel: Supermarket and Hypermarket, Convenience Stores, Others; Regional Analysis;
Historical Market and Forecast (2017-2027); Competitive Landscape; Industry Events and Developments. Industry Report.

• FMCG Gurus. (2022). Top Ten Trends for 2022 – Global Report. Industry Report.

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Gums), Distribution Channel (Hypermarket/Supermarket, Convenience Stores, Departmental Stores, and Online Retails), and Regional
Forecast, 2021 – 2028. Industry Report.

• Grand View Research. (2022). Vegan Confectionery Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Chocolate, Sugar, Flour),
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• National Confectioners Association. (2022). Sweet Insights: State of Treating 2022.

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