CONFECTIONERY LEADERS SEE LONG ROAD AHEAD FOR POST-COVID RECOVERY
April 1st, 2021
The confectionery industry has weathered Covid-19 lockdowns better than many sectors, even seeing a rise in consumer demand across Europe. But producers of fresh bakery products have been hit hard, as have baked goods and confectionery firms that focus on catering. Even as vaccines mean a return to normal life is now in sight, industry leaders say the long-term effects of lockdowns could take several years to overcome.
In Europe, “the consumption of confectionery and of sweets increased due to Covid,” said Thomas Matosek, president of the European Candy ...
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