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This survey conducted in 2008 explores the growing popularity of premium, origin, fair trade, and organic chocolate. It showcases the changing chocolate behavior and brand loyalty among consumers in six countries.
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Barry Callebaut Consumer Survey 2008Chocolate behavior: premium chocolate is on the rise (Conducted between 7-28 January 2008) January 2008
METHODOLOGY 6 countries participated in the research • 1009 individuals were interviewed in Germany between January 7th and January 12th • 1006 individuals were interviewed in the USA between January 8th and January 10th • 1012 individuals were interviewed in Switzerland between January 8th and January 10th • 1009 individuals were interviewed in France between January 11th and January 14th • 1034 individuals were interviewed in the UK between January 11th and January 17th • 1022 individuals were interviewed in Belgium between January 18th and January 28th Quotas were imposed on sex, age, occupation (active or not) and region Data gathering • Interviews were carried out face-to-face in Belgium, the UK, Germany and France. • Interviews were carried out by telephone in Switzerland and USA. • Respondents were interviewed between 07/01/2008 and 28/01/2008
Four out of ten respondents have already discovered origin chocolate How often do you eat origin chocolate?
Origin chocolate gaining popularity in Europe, compared to 2006 Origin chocolate consumption
The Americans and Swiss are the most avid fans of origin chocolate How often do you eat origin chocolate?
Increasing number of consumers in Western Europe and America have tried fair trade chocolate Fair trade chocolate consumption
Switzerland (46%) and the U.K. (43%) take the lead in the consumption of fair trade chocolate How often do you eat fairtrade chocolate?
1 in 5 consumers (24%) in Western-Europe and America have tried organic chocolate How often do you eat organic chocolate?
Organic chocolate consumption increased compared to 2006 Organic trade chocolate consumption
7 consumers out of 10 say no special occasion is needed to buy chocolate. Christmas most popular holiday to buy chocolate On which occasions do you buy chocolate?
Consumers are loyal to their brand (45%) and buy the same chocolate as a habit (39%) What makes you buy a certain brand of chocolat
German and American (both 59%) consumers are most loyal to their brand, Belgian (68%) and French (45%) consumers are ‘creatures of habit’ What makes you buy a certain brand of chocolate?
Especially Germans regularly try different types and flavors of chocolate (25%) Has your chocolate behaviour changed lately?