The world’s largest confectionery companies have tightened their grip on a resilient global sweets market in 2026, with US-based Mondelēz International retaining its position as the top candy producer by revenue, according to the latest Global Top 100 ranking from Candy Industry.

The latest Impactum Insights Brand Image Report shows that Indonesian consumers rely heavily on taste, familiarity, and healthy qualities when deciding what snacks to buy, with no room for overthinking the choice.

The global honey industry is flourishing, with India, China, and Iran topping the list of countries with the highest number of beehives, an essential measure of honey production capacity.