United Kingdom Sugar Free Market Overview, 2029

The UK's sugar-free market is distinguished by rising consumer health consciousness, legislative measures, and advancements in food technology. To curb sugar consumption, the UK government has imposed policies like the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, which is a sugar tax, which incentivizes producers to create sugar-free substitutes. Improved flavour and texture of sugar-free products have increased their popularity due to advancements in food technology. Sugar-free product demand is being driven by consumers' growing awareness of the harmful effects of excessive sugar consumption on their health. Some customers continue to believe that items without added sugar are less palatable than those that have. This is true even with advancements. To achieve wider acceptance, this taste barrier must be broken. The distinct benefits that each channel provides help to propel the sugar-free market's overall expansion. Better flavour profiles, a wider range of products, and smart marketing techniques put forward-thinking businesses in a strong position to take a bigger chunk of this growing industry. According to the research report "United Kingdom Sugar-Free Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the United Kingdom Sugar-Free market is anticipated to grow at more than 5.36% CAGR from 2024 to 2029. The UK's sugar tax was implemented, which has encouraged producers to lower the amount of sugar in their goods and create sugar-free substitutes. As a result, there are now a lot more sugar-free beverages available. A growing number of people are choosing sugar-free or reduced-sugar products as part of a larger movement towards better diets and lifestyles. The range of sugar-free products on the market has expanded, encompassing everything from dairy and confections to beverages and snacks. This variety meets dietary requirements and a range of consumer preferences. Customers now have easy access to a wider range of sugar-free items thanks to the expansion of e-commerce platforms. Moreover, quick comparison of product offers and tailored marketing are made possible by online buying. The availability of sugar-free alternatives and increased consumer education about the advantages of consuming less sugar are factors contributing to the market's expansion. Consumer trust is increased by honest information about sugar alternatives and clear labelling.

The most popular product categories in the UK sugar-free market are candies, chocolates, and sweets. One of the largest markets for sugar-free products is desserts without added sugar. Gummies, hard candies, and mints are just a few of the confectionary items that fall under this category. Due to growing customer demand for better pleasure options, sugar-free chocolates are seeing rapid rise. Sugar-free candy, such as chewable sweets, lollipops, and lozenges, is well-liked by people who want to cut back on sugar without compromising flavour. A major factor driving all these categories is rising consumer health awareness of the harmful effects of sugar consumption. Sugar-free candies, chocolates, and sweets are becoming more and more palatable because to ongoing innovation in sweeteners and product formulations, which is increasing consumer acceptance. Sales of sugar-free products are increasing in all categories because to successful marketing initiatives that highlight the products' enhanced taste profiles and health benefits. In the UK, supermarkets and hypermarkets are the main places where sugar-free goods are sold. Customers choose well-known supermarkets and hypermarkets when buying sugar-free alternatives because they have faith in them for product quality, safety, and dependability. In the UK, e-commerce sites are quickly taking the lead as important sales channels for sugar-free goods. Customers may conveniently browse and buy a wide range of sugar-free products from the comfort of their homes when they purchase online. Because they make sugar-free foods and beverages easily accessible, convenience stores are crucial, particularly for consumers who live in metropolitan areas and are always on the go. Demand for sugar-free alternatives is driven across all sales channels by rising health consciousness and worries about lifestyle disorders. Consumer trust in sugar-free products is fostered by the UK's strict regulations on food labelling and safety, which guarantee transparency regarding sugar content and nutritional information. Considered in this report • Historical Year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029

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Aspects Covered in the report: • Sugar Free Market Size By Value for the time period (2018-2029F) • Market Share by Type (Sweets, Chocolate, Candy, Others) By Value • Market Share by Sales Channel (Supermarket/Hypermarket, Convenience Stores, E-commerce & Others) By Value By Type • Sweets • Chocolates • Candy • Others By Distribution Channel • Supermarkets & Hypermarkets • Convenience Stores • Online • Others

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The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to sugar confectionery industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.