Chocologic No Sugar Added Belgian Dark Chocolate, 80 Gram

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And while 45% of consumers surveyed said they were looking for new types of chocolate products, interest in classic flavor pairing won out -- 60% of respondents chose caramel and peanut butter as one of their top three favorite chocolate flavor pairings. The adage that ‘everyone loves chocolate’ really is true – less than 3% of consumers report avoiding chocolate,” said Gretchen Hadden, Marketing Lead for Cargill’s North American cocoa and chocolate business. “However, while chocolate may be the world’s most beloved ingredient, our research suggests consumers have strong opinions on what they like – and don’t like – about this timeless indulgence.” New no-added sugar chocolate brand Chocologic, developed by Herts-based Retail Brands, is launching in Tesco stores next month. Half of consumers consider dark chocolate a more premium choice, 71% notice when chocolate has a grainy, coarse texture; and nearly one in four shoppers perceive chocolate that denotes its cocoa bean origin country as higher quality. Join Ingredion for a practical conversation on how food and beverage brands are letting consumers eat cake AND feel good about their indulgent choices...

However, while chocolate may be the world’s most beloved ingredient, our research suggests consumers have strong opinions on what they like – and don’t like – about this timeless indulgence.”​ Given that most consumers enjoy a daily chocolate treat, it’s no surprise that three in four view chocolate as a way to reward oneself. Other motivations for indulging are less obvious. Seven in ten (72%) agree that chocolate lifts their mood, while 59% say it boosts their energy. The insights gleaned from this research give us – and our customers – a window into consumers’ attitudes and evolving expectations around this much-loved ingredient,”​ added Hadden. The survey also revealed that interest in premium chocolate remains high. Consumers reported paying closer attention to claims around cacao content and provenance to judge chocolate quality, said Cargill. Consumers perceive products highlighting cocoa bean origin to be of higher qualityThree in four respondents said the primary reason for indulging in a daily chocolate treat was to reward oneself, while other motivations were less obvious, said Cargill. Smart connections - how digital transformation is empowering a new generation of frontline workers By QAD Redzone

The adage that ‘everyone loves chocolate’ really is true – less than 3% of consumers report avoiding chocolate,”​ said Gretchen Hadden, marketing lead for Cargill’s North American cocoa and chocolate business. Approximately one-third of consumers said they increased their chocolate consumption during the pandemic, according to Cargill, which fielded its research in February 2021 and surveyed 600 US grocery shoppers.In addition to exploring consumer purchasing considerations and preferences within specific food and beverage categories, the survey’s demographic data adds a valuable layer for Cargill’s customers as they think about creating the perfect chocolatey product to appeal to their end consumer. Sweetened with herbal extract stevia, the products contain between 60% and 90% less sugar than standard chocolate.