Tourists from the Gulf countries in Europe spend millions of dollars on chocolate. Each person leaves an average order $3 thousand. in the shops, selling this delicacy.

The most popular among wealthy Arabs enjoy expensive chocolate production in Switzerland, Belgium, Britain and Germany, According to the TV channel "Al Arabiya". As they say themselves, tourists, European product is very different in taste from produced in Arab countries. maybe, it is not least due to the presence of preservatives and, since Western-made chocolate, usually, a small shelf life, and east can be stored for a long time, that does not speak in favor of the quality of the latter. Often on sale in the Arab stores comes with a white chocolate bloom, that is overdue, which is not the buyer's demand. continue Reading »

cocoa price fell to its lowest level since January on the back of improved crop prospects in Côte d'Ivoire, the world's largest manufacturer of the product. Coffee is also deposited their price positions, and vice versa sugar has risen in price on world commodity markets, writes IA “I-Zerno”.

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Moscow authorities “to improve the safety of consumers” decided to cancel the mark “Does not contain GMOs! [Genetically modified organisms]”, which markuvalysya food. Told the head of the capital department of trade and services of Moscow, Mikhail Orlov,transmit “Ria novosti”.

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The Russian confectionery market prices continue to rise. A study by Intesco Research Group «Confectionery market – 2012»show, Structurally changing demand for confectionery products in 2011 Once stimulated, the rise in prices. Compared with the previous year, growth in the average retail price was: on cookies, muffins and rolls, cakes and candies – by 10%; for gingerbread – 13%, candies, glazed with chocolate – 9%, chocolate – by 14%, natural chocolates with additives -8%, marshmallows and candy – by 17%.

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In March 2012 year consulting company Intesco Research Group has completed a comprehensive analysis of sugary confectionery segment of the Russian market. The study "The Russian market of sugar confectionery - 2012" showed, that the market volume of sugar confectionery increased in real terms by 4% and predicted further growth.

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