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Sustainable Candy

Popular candy brands are adapting to consumers' eco-friendly values

Trend - Mainstream brands that are known for their candies and chocolates are now switching tactics to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers by prioritizing eco-friendly packaging, ingredients, and/or branding.

Insight - As issues related to climate change become more urgent, consumers are increasingly expecting that brands do their part in reducing their own impact. With businesses being major contributors to environmental waste, it'll take some time before consumers are satisfied with their sustainability practices.
Workshop Question - How is your brand authentically prioritizing sustainability?
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Packaging - Mainstream candy brands are adopting eco-friendly packaging to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for companies that specialize in sustainable packaging and materials.
2. Sustainable Sourcing - Candy brands are exploring sustainable sourcing, such as using 100% certified sustainable cocoa or partnering with organizations to reduce carbon emissions, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for companies that specialize in sustainable agriculture and carbon offsetting.
3. Alternative Protein Sources - Some candy brands are exploring alternative protein sources, such as cell-based collagen, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for companies that specialize in cell-based or plant-based proteins.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Packaging Companies - Companies that specialize in sustainable packaging and materials can benefit from the growing trend of eco-friendly candy packaging.
2. Sustainable Agriculture Companies - Companies that specialize in sustainable agriculture, carbon offsetting, and fair trade can benefit from candy brands' focus on sustainable sourcing.
3. Alternative Protein Companies - Companies that specialize in plant-based or cell-based proteins can benefit from candy brands' exploration of alternative protein sources.
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Featured Examples

Recognizable Vegan Candy Bars
Recognizable Vegan Candy Bars
The Nestlé Vegan KitKat is Being Launched in the UK
The Nestlé vegan KitKat candy bar is being launched by the brand in the UK in a bid to offer an adapted version of the iconic treat that meets the changing dietary needs of consumers. The product... MORE
Edible Insect Lollipops
Edible Insect Lollipops
Orkin's Pest-Infested Pops Bring Awareness to Pest Control
While large parts of the world are accustomed to eating insects, other parts of the world have yet to incorporate sustainable, alternative protein sources into their diet—and Orkin is daring... MORE
Cell-Based Candies
Cell-Based Candies
Free Candy Performance Gummies are Made with Cell-Based Collagen
Free Candy by Cult Foods is the first-ever cell-based performance gummy and it shares real fruit flavors in a formula that’s animal-free, farm-free and harm-free.   Cult Foods is a new... MORE
Reduced Packaging Chocolates
Reduced Packaging Chocolates
Cadbury Share Bags will Now Have 15% Less Packaging
The Cadbury Share Bags have been revamped by the Mondelēz International-owned brand to help reduce packaging and make the product a more efficient offering for consumers. The shift towards more eco-... MORE
Sustainable Cocoa Chocolate Bars
Sustainable Cocoa Chocolate Bars
The Ritter Sport Don Choco Bar is a Limited-Edition Offering
The Ritter Sport Don Choco bar is a chocolate treat from the brand focused on providing consumers with access to a high-quality treat that’s focus on taste as well as sustainability. The... MORE
Sustainable Candy Packaging Initiatives
Sustainable Candy Packaging Initiatives
The Ferrara Candy Company Made a Packaging Announcement
The Ferrara Candy Company has announced a new initiative to help it move forward and join one of a growing number of businesses that are making sustainability pledges. The brand has announced that... MORE
Carbon-Neutral Candy Bars
Carbon-Neutral Candy Bars
Mars Bars Will Be Caron-Neutral in the UK by 2023
Mars Wrigley UK has announced that the Mars bars it sells in the UK and Ireland will be carbon-neutral in the near future to make it a more sustainable snack for consumers to choose. The brand... MORE

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