Industry upturn despite market challenges

摘要

With Italy possessing links to some of the biggest names in the confectionery world, it's little wonder it remains a nation with great affection for sweets and chocolate. The likes of Ferrero, which has its origins in the country, have shown a strong level of global expansion, reflecting a broader pattern of increased product consumption levels. Other names traditionally associated with the country, including Perfetti Van Melle, Loacker wafers and Domori fine chocolate, have found their place among other major global brands such as Mars. Notably, the country's confectionery market has in recent years been valued at more than €5 billion, underlining its significance within the overall European segment. Furthermore, while it remains famed for its quality confectionery and icecream, it has retained a strong manufacturing sector for packaging machinery for the confectionery and snacks sectors. According to figures from UCIMA, the country's equipment association, export sales of machinery in 2019 achieved record levels of €8 billion.