The 2006 Expo Forecasts reports about the new candy trends in the confectionary industry and it mainly emphasizes on the big benefits that the confectionary industry can reap from the following trends or the likings of the consumers.
The top eight candy trends for the year 2006-07 are as follows:
1. Dark chocolates remain sinfully tempting with Ghirardelli Intense Dark Gourmet Chocolate Bars, Botticelli Choco-Omeg, and Nestle Raisinets DARK.
2. At the outset of the new coffee-flavored bubble gum, there are many new bubble gum creations with new fruity flavors.
3. Chocolate is going haute with sushi-chocolates, barbecue chocolates to the most integral classic gourmet chocolates.
4. Another most important struggle of the confectionary industry is to make its chocolates healthy. Therefore, the confectionary industry concentrates on fortifying its chocolates and candies with nutrients.
5. Confectionary industry is determined to be more functional and move out of the belt of indulgence to the health-domain with calorie free treats.
6. Chocolates are formulated in a wide array of flavors to meet the crazy flavor requirement of the consumers.
7. Confectionaries are reaching to infuse the mega-flavors of desserts and beverages into the mini chocolate treats.
8. New exciting candies, chocolates and sweet treats are rolled out in large quantities to catch the fantasy of kids.
