Consumers’ main concern remains rising food prices

both globally (for 33% of people) and nationally (for 29% of Italians)…

60% of respondents said they would buy fewer snacks and confectionery products if prices continue to rise or stay high for the next three months. Cocoa ( 128 per cent), coffee ( 43 per cent) and milk ( 44 per cent) are ‘hot commodities’ according to Trading Economics measures, and price increases will have a significant impact on sales volumes of related categories or products.