WASHINGTON — Confectionery sales gains during the pandemic have been mixed. From March 15 through Sept. 6, chocolate sales grew 5.5%, while gum and mint sales have been challenged as the pandemic uprooted many work, school and social routines, according to a new report from the National Confectioners Association.
“Over the last several months, consumers have been eating more meals at home, visiting fewer stores and increasing their level of comfort with online purchasing,” NCA President and CEO John Downs said. “These actions have changed nearly every facet of retail for the confectionery industry.”
NCA’s new report, Confectionery Sales Amid COVID-19: 2020, is an in-depth look at confectionery shopping and consumption during the pandemic, according to the association. Here are a few insights from the report ...