La Cocos chain, known for its large hypermarket-like stores but with low prices - hyperdiscount model, is stepping up expansion and opening two more stores by the end of the year.
The premium chocolate segment is on the rise, both in Europe and in emerging markets in Asia. In Romania, premium chocolate, i.e., specialty chocolate, accounts for 20% of the total market value, with accelerated growth in the dark and bean-to-bar segments.