Most people have a sweet tooth, but with the trend towards more sustainability, there is also an increase in demand for sweets with more eco-friendly packaging. This puts great pressure on the confectionery industry to adopt resource-saving packaging processes and materials. Many packaging producers already offer sustainable solutions for chocolate, cookies, etc.
The European confectionery industry is one of the most dynamic and largest sectors in terms of production and export. More than 12,000 companies produce 14.7 million tons of confectioneries each year, according to the European association Caobisco. Worldwide, however, the United States is the biggest producer of confectionery with a predicted turnover of 264 billion Euro in 2023 and the largest absolute growth over the next five years, according to Euromonitor International.