The global dairy products market is identified as a mature market that has grown significantly to cross over $500 billion in revenues in 2018. The market is characterized by intense competition across all its product categories. The significance of this industry stems from the fact that its products are consumed across all age groups. This makes  the industry highly competitive. The range of products in the dairy industry is also an important factor for the packaging industry as the packaging varies according to the product that needs to be packaged. A combination of a slowing economy and intense competition results in margins pressure as value for money is the key in the industry. Regions with low disposable income or slowing economy face packaging challenges such as efficient packaging with lower cost of manufacturing.

8 月，食品三大子行业工业增加值增速较上月呈“两降一升”态势。食品制造业工业增加值同比增长 5.0%，农副食品加工业增加值增速为 0，酒、饮料和精制茶制造业工业增加值同比增长4.9%。食品工业主要产品中，乳制品产量增长放缓，鲜、冷藏肉产量同比下跌，白酒产量加快增长。行业固定资产投资总体低迷，其中，酒、饮料和精制茶制造业固定资产同比增长 4.7%，食品制造业固定资产投资同比下滑 2.2%，农副食品加工业固定资产投资同比减少 9.4%。 

This report on the European premium chocolates market (henceforth, referred to as the ‘market studied’) offers key insights into the market’s latest developments. It analyzes the recent trends, drivers, and challenges affecting the market studied. • The report segments the market studied by type, into dark premium chocolate and white and milk premium chocolates. The market studied is further segmented by distribution channel into hypermarkets/supermarkets, convenience stores, online retail stores, and other distribution channels.