Market research firm Packaged Facts estimates 54 percent of those who purchased food gifts for others in the last year have done so for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Chocolate consumption rates among U.S. adults are up 7 percent from a decade ago but have slipped in recent years, according to data in a new report by market research firm Packaged Facts.

U.S. consumers are sweet on bite-sized and fun-sized chocolate formats, according to new research from Mintel. 

Roughly 75 percent of consumers across 19 countries are not influenced by sugar content when purchasing sugar confectionery, according to a survey by Innova Market Insights.

Rising disposable incomes and increasing health awareness across the Asia-Pacific region are driving demand for functional confectionery products, UK-based firm GlobalData says.

American consumers aren’t scared to pull out all the stops — or their wallets — when it comes to celebrating Halloween.

Driven by taste trends and functional properties, the food inclusions market is projected to grow annually by 8 percent to hit $15.78 billion in 2023, according to new data from Research and Markets.

Specialty foods remains one of the fastest-growing sectors in the food industry, a report issued by the Specialty Food Association reveals. 

In its latest report, market research firm Packaged Facts projects the salty snacks market to exceed $29 billion in 2022. As of last year, retail sales were estimated at $24 billion.