BREAKING NEWS: Chocolate and Candy Companies Met and Exceeded Commitment to Partnership for a Healthier America to Help Consumers Manage Their Sugar Intake. Read More
Always A Treat
We’re providing more information about what’s in our products and bringing more transparency, choice and portion guidance options to consumers seeking to manage their sugar intake – whether that’s buying candy for family celebrations at home, picking up a treat to share with friends, or treating yourself on the way out of the store.
In packaging that gives consumers choices…
America’s leading chocolate and candy companies have taken strong steps to diversify their portfolio of treats, delivering portion guidance through small and sharable pack sizes.
½
of companies’ individually wrapped chocolate and candy treats contain 200 calories or less.
85%
of everyday multi-pack items have pieces with 200 calories or less.
Source: IRI Data latest 52 weeks ending 1/23/22, items >=1% ACV & have calorie information available
72%
of consumers agree that it is important for chocolate and candy brands to offer portion size variety.
Source: 2022 State of Treating report
Learn more about the chocolate and candy industry’s commitment to helping consumers manage their sugar intake through our work with the Partnership for a Healthier America.
For all of life’s special moments…
People understand that chocolate and candy are treats, and they embrace them as a special social currency. Sharing a little bit of confectionery is a time-honored tradition and an important consideration for consumers when they purchase chocolate and candy.
agree that candy is a fun part of special celebrations and traditions
Source: 2022 State of Treating report
share with family and friends at least half the time when buying chocolate and candy
Source: 2022 State of Treating report
People in the U.S. enjoy chocolate and candy
per week, averaging about
and just one teaspoon of added sugar per day
Source: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Now more than ever, people are focused on self-care and emotional well-being. Since chocolate and candy have the ability to bring a little joy and spark connections, confectionery treats are a fun way to support emotional well-being.
of consumers feel physical health and emotional well-being are connected.
of all adults believe it is perfectly fine to occasionally treat with chocolate or candy.
With a little something for everyone…
From beloved classics to new offerings like zero sugar and organic, our companies are meeting consumers where they want to be met. As the confectionery industry grows and consumer tastes change, confectionery companies are offering a wide range of classic and innovative treats for any lifestyle.