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2026 Developments
Snacks in Canada are expected to display robust growth in 2026, reaching CAD19.7 billion in retail sales, driven largely by pricing adjustments and innovation in both flavour and format despite subdued volume trends. The environment is highly attractive due to its resilience against cost-of-living pressures, as evidenced by a 4% annual increase in value and a projected CAGR of 4% through 2031, sustained by the dominance of savoury snacks and the rising importance of affordability, health claims and digital engagement. Successful strategies now require rapid response to emerging trends, enhanced use of digital marketing and a clear focus on value, with leading players leveraging multipacks, promotions and private-label expansion, while challenger brands find opportunities in health-forward launches and experiential snacking. The dynamic between established brands and newer entrants is intensifying, as investment in better-for-you snacks and digital-first product launches accelerates, making adaptability and data-driven decision making essential for capturing growth.
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Snacks industry in Canada with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Snacks industry in Canada, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Snacks in Canada report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Snacks in Canada?
- Which are the leading brands in Snacks in Canada?
- How are products distributed in Snacks in Canada?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Snacks?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Canada?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Snacks in Canada
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Snacks
Lindt Accelerates Trend-Led Launches to Fuel Trial and Engagement
Chart 2 Viral Dubai Style Chocolate Launch by Lindt
Savoury Formats Shine as Value Strategies Shape Growth
Chapman’S Leverages Digital Discounts to Drive Repeat Purchases
Chart 3 Manufacturers and Retailers Opt for Promotions and Discounts
Chart 4 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 5 Value Sales by Category 2026
Brands Adapt Pricing and Health Claims to Sustain Demand
Digital-First Launches and Nutrition Claims Influence Consumer Loyalty
Chart 6 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 7 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Pepsico Sustains Brand Dominance as Emerging Players Gain Ground
Chart 8 Competitive Landscape for Snacks
Chart 9 Company Shares 2026
Chart 10 Brand Shares 2026
Supermarkets Maintain Lead Amid Growing Consumer Desire for Convenience
Online Shopping Gains Ground with Planned and Niche Snack Purchases
Chart 11 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Lindt Drives Viral Engagement with Trend-Led Launches
Chapman’S Boosts Repeat Purchases through Value-Led Innovation
Oreo and Hardbite Use Experiential Launches to Expand Appeal
Chart 12 Economic Context for Snacks
Chart 13 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 14 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 15 Consumer Context for Snacks
Chart 16 Population 2021-2031
Chart 17 Population by Generation 2026
Chocolate Confectionery in Canada
Key Data Insights
Chocolate Confectionery Summary
Chart 18 Key Industry Trends for Chocolate Confectionery
Lindt Drives Viral Trends to Boost Premium Sales and Engagement
Occasion-Based Gifting Sustains Boxed Assortments and Premium Formats
Chart 19 Chocolate Confectionery Sales Mainly Driven by Occasions
Seasonal Chocolate Leverages Event-Driven Launches for Steady Value Gains
Chart 20 Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate Launched in Canada
Chart 21 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 22 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 23 Value Sales by Category 2026
Premiumisation Strategies Require New Balance as Price Risks Rise
Seasonal Innovation and Viral Trends Boost Event-Led Demand
Health-Driven Innovation and Affordability Shape the Path Forward
Chart 24 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 25 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Nestlé and Hershey Defend Share through Portfolio Innovation
Chart 26 Competitive Landscape for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 27 Company Shares 2026
Chart 28 Brand Shares 2026
Small Local Grocers Lead Sales, While Convenience Stores Capture Growth
Amazon and Instacart Drive Online Convenience, but Face Limits From Impulse Demand
Chart 29 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Lindt Captures Viral Flavour Demand to Drive Premiumisation
Awake Attracts Younger Consumers with Functional Chocolate Launches
Rising Prices Prompt Innovation in Formats and Occasions
Chart 30 Economic Context for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 31 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 32 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 33 Consumer Context for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 34 Population 2021-2031
Chart 35 Population by Generation 2026
Gum in Canada
Key Data Insights
Gum Summary
Chart 36 Key Industry Trends for Gum
Excel Leverages Event Partnerships to Revitalise Impulse Buying
Chart 37 Experiential Campaigns Drive Engagement
New Smart Gum Signals Shift to Science-Backed Innovation
Chart 38 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 39 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 40 Value Sales by Category 2026
New Smart Gum Redefines Usage with Science-Backed Benefits
Trident and Excel Build Loyalty through Digital Engagement and Impulse Strategies
Functional Innovation and Health Focus Support Value-Led Growth
Chart 41 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 42 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
The Pur Co Leverages Aspartame-Free Innovation to Accelerate Share Gains
Chart 43 Competitive Landscape for Gum
Chart 44 Company Shares 2026
Chart 45 Brand Shares 2026
Forecourt Retailers Boost Impulse Sales with Affordable Options
Retail E-Commerce Accelerates as Consumers Seek Convenience
Chart 46 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Excel Boosts Youth Engagement with Experience-Led Campaigns
New Smart Gum Introduces Science-Backed Oral Health Innovation
Pur Grows Share by Targeting Youth with Aspartame-Free Launches
Chart 47 Economic Context for Gum
Chart 48 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 49 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 50 Consumer Context for Gum
Chart 51 Population 2021-2031
Chart 52 Population by Generation 2026
Sugar Confectionery in Canada
Key Data Insights
Sugar Confectionery Summary
Chart 53 Key Industry Trends for Sugar Confectionery
Frank’S Redhot and Sour Patch Kids Reshape Festive Shopping Habits
Chart 54 Flavour and Format Innovation Become Key Differentiators
Chewy Candies and Gummies Thrive as Value and Novelty Drive Appeal
Chart 55 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 56 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 57 Value Sales by Category 2026
Chewy Candies and Gummies Maintain Appeal as Health and Price Concerns Shift Demand
Brands Prioritise Health-Driven Innovation and Digital Engagement
Chart 58 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 59 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Cadbury Adams Leverages Portfolio Breadth as Smaller Brands Accelerate Growth
Chart 60 Competitive Landscape for Sugar Confectionery
Chart 61 Company Shares 2026
Chart 62 Brand Shares 2026
Small Local Grocers and Discounters Fuel Impulse Buying
Retail E-Commerce Accelerates as Consumers Seek Variety and Convenience
Chart 63 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Frank’S Redhot and Sour Patch Kids Ignite Impulse-Led Innovation
Ganong Bros and Procter & Gamble Accelerate Growth through Focused Innovation
Chart 64 Economic Context for Sugar Confectionery
Chart 65 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 66 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 67 Consumer Context for Sugar Confectionery
Chart 68 Population 2021-2031
Chart 69 Population by Generation 2026
Ice Cream in Canada
Key Data Insights
Ice Cream Summary
Chart 70 Key Industry Trends for Ice Cream
Value-Led Innovation Helps to Counter Economic Pressures
Chart 71 Insight-led Flavours Help Spur Demand
Bulk Take-Home Formats Dominate as Households Prioritise Value
Chart 72 Coupons and Promotions Drive Affordability in Ice Cream Purchases
Plant-Based Launches Capture New Demand
Chart 73 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 74 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 75 Value Sales by Category 2026
Health and Flavour Options to Drive Value
Multipacks and Limited-Edition Launches Counter Flat Volume Growth
Consumer Spending Power and Health Trends Reshape Purchasing Behaviour
Chart 76 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 77 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Nestlé and Magnum Retain Leadership as Health-Driven Brands Gain Ground
Chart 78 Competitive Landscape for Ice Cream
Chart 79 Company Shares 2026
Chart 80 Brand Shares 2026
Supermarkets Sustain Their Value as the Leading Channel
Convenience Retailers Retain Their Relevance for Ice Cream Purchases
Online Platforms Accelerate Channel Diversification and Consumer Reach
Chart 81 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Chapman’S Leverages Nostalgia and Events to Boost Trial
Chapman’S Delivers Value with Promotions and Bulk Formats
Halo Top and Mapleton Capture Growth through Health and Novelty
Chart 82 Economic Context for Ice Cream
Chart 83 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 84 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 85 Consumer Context for Ice Cream
Chart 86 Population 2021-2031
Chart 87 Population by Generation 2026
Savoury Snacks in Canada
Key Data Insights
Savoury Snacks Summary
Chart 88 Key Industry Trends for Savoury Snacks
Meat Snacks Leverage Health Trends to Accelerate Value Gains
Chart 89 Savoury Snacks Become an Everyday Meal Replacement
Ruffles Captures Attention as Flavour-Led Launches Drive Excitement
Chart 90 Spicy and "Swicy" Flavours Drive Innovation and Growth
Protein-Rich Formats and Meal Replacement Boost Functional Snacking
Chart 91 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 92 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 93 Value Sales by Category 2026
Gen Z and Global Events Drive New Flavour Launches
Meat Snacks Outperform as High-Protein Demand Accelerates Innovation
Ai-Powered Insights and Pricing Strategy Define Competitive Advantage
Chart 94 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 95 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Frito-Lay Canada Leverages Innovation as Health-Led Challengers Gain Ground
Hain Celestial Divestment to Snackruptors Intensifies Health-Focused Rivalry
Chart 96 Competitive Landscape for Savoury Snacks
Chart 97 Company Shares 2026
Chart 98 Brand Shares 2026
Grocery Retailers Secure Dominance through Broad Assortments and Footfall
Convenience and Vending Respond to On-The-Go and Healthy Snacking
Amazon and Delivery Services Drive Planned Bulk Snacking Online
Chart 99 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Ruffles and Hardbite Accelerate Flavour Launches to Capture Younger Shoppers
Meat Snacks and Protein-Rich Options Gain Momentum as Meal Replacements
Snackruptors Acquisition and Channel Shifts Intensify Competition
Chart 100 Economic Context for Savoury Snacks
Chart 101 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 102 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 103 Consumer Context for Savoury Snacks
Chart 104 Population 2021-2031
Chart 105 Population by Generation 2026
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Canada
Key Data Insights
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks Summary
Chart 106 Key Industry Trends for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Changing Eating Behaviours Impact Volume Sales
Consumers Experience Ongoing Pressure From Rising Prices
Chart 107 Consumer Preferences Evolve Due to High Prices
Mondelez Leverages Cultural Partnerships to Sustain Relevance
Chart 108 Popular Culture Drives Relevance in a Slowing Market
Chart 109 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 110 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 111 Value Sales by Category 2026
Rising Input Costs Drive Pricing Strategies as Brands Prioritise Value
Functional Snacking and Regulatory Shifts Reshape Product Innovation
Chart 112 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 113 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
General Mills and Mondelez Defend Their Lead as Health-Driven Brands Gain Share
Chart 114 Competitive Landscape for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Chart 115 Company Shares 2026
Chart 116 Brand Shares 2026
Supermarkets Retain Shopper Loyalty as Health Specialists Accelerate
Retail E-Commerce Continues to Gain Traction
Chart 117 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Mondelez and Iqbar Shift Demand with Innovation and Partnerships
Rxbar Gains Share through Transparency and Lifestyle Marketing
Cost Pressures and Consumer Shifts Drive Strategic Reformulation
Chart 118 Economic Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Chart 119 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 120 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 121 Consumer Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Chart 122 Population 2021-2031
Chart 123 Population by Generation 2026
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Snacks
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- Chocolate Pouches and Bags
- Boxed Assortments
- Chocolate with Toys
- Countlines
- Seasonal Chocolate
- Tablets
- Other Chocolate Confectionery
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- Bubble Gum
- Chewing Gum
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- Boiled Sweets
- Chewy Candies
- Gummies and Jellies
- Liquorice
- Lollipops
- Medicated Confectionery
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- Power Mints
- Standard Mints
- Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
- Other Sugar Confectionery
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- Frozen Yoghurt
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- Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
- Single Portion Water Ice Cream
- Plant-based Ice Cream
- Unpackaged Ice Cream
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- Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Desserts
- Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
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- Bulk Water Ice Cream
- Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
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- Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes
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- Potato Chips
- Tortilla Chips
- Puffed Snacks
- Rice Snacks
- Vegetable, Pulse and Bread Chips
- Savoury Biscuits
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Meat Snacks
- Seafood Snacks
- Other Savoury Snacks
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- Dried Fruit
- Processed Fruit Snacks
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- Cereal Bars
- Protein/Energy Bars
- Fruit and Nut Bars
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- Chocolate Coated Biscuits
- Cookies
- Filled Biscuits
- Plain Biscuits
- Wafers
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