Scotland gets fruity taste of Super Bowl

AHEAD of last month’s Super Bowl in Houston, Texas, Skittles sent former American football star Marshawn Lynch to spread its message in Houston, Scotland. Marketing...

Classic bar gets indulgent twist

MARS Chocolate UK has announced a new variation to the original Mars bar. Combining chocolate nougat with dark caramel, Mars Choc Brownie aims to put...

Two brands become one

Nostalgia sweets names join forces and aim to meet demand from sweet-toothed grown-ups TWO of the biggest names in what brands giant Mondelez International calls...
Sugar free options and vegan snacks

Future is bright for healthy alternatives

Health was high on the agenda for many consumers before the pandemic hit, and Covid has only served to increase the importance of healthier options in the minds of many.
Promotional image for Chupa Chups highlighting its easier-to-open packaging alongside a pack shot of Chupa Chups The Best Of bag.

Chupa Chups to roll out easy-open wrappers

Lollipop brand Chupa Chups has rolled out a new packaging update to its core range with its new easier-to-open wrappers to improve the consumer experience.
Ferrero and Cadbury chocolates

Star category has plenty to offer

Chocolate producers discuss the key trends that are driving incremental sales in Scottish c-stores

Skittles size down to hit a pound

WRIGLEY has produced new smaller sharing sizes with a £1 price mark on its confectionery brands Skittles and Starburst. The move’s designed to appeal...
Pack shots of Local Living Party Mix, Mini Pencils, Tangy Mix and Fizzy Strawbs.

Unitas targets sweet value with £1 Local Living range

Wholesale group Unitas Wholesale has unveiled a new £1 price-marked confectionery line-up under its own-brand range Local Living.

Swizzels’ sweet shop for Christmas

Swizzels aims to indulge the consumer sweet tooth this festive season with its range of Sweet Shop sugar confectionery options.

Bubble gum hardens up

LEAF Confectionery is expanding its Chewits range. Chewie Gum is a hard bubble gum sweet in three flavours: strawberry and banana; tropical; and lemon....
A billboard at a train station with the Smint summer campaign 2025 on it. The tagline reads 'Reset and Refresh'.

Perfetti Van Melle freshens up sales with Mentos and Smint campaigns

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has kicked off some fresh marketing for its Smint and Mentos brand to drive up sales across the summer months.

Say ‘chai’ to green tea mints

US brand Sencha Naturals is launching in the UK with its range of Green Tea Leaf Mints, which are designed to combat bad breath...
Thorntons classic box

A facelift for Thorntons

Shoppers looking for a last-minute gift will now be able to pick up a revamped Thorntons box, following a full packaging refresh across the brand’s Classic Collection range.
Pack shots of M&Ms Minis multipacks bags.

Mars Wrigley unveils new M&Ms Minis multipack for Halloween

Chocolate brand M&M's has expanded on its range in time for the Halloween season with the new M&M's Minis Funsize sharing bags.

It’s good to know

Mars’ latest brand has wholesome intentions GOODNESS is at the heart of the latest brand launch from Mars Chocolate as the firm takes aim at...

Strong contender for fresh breath

LAST year more than 300m of its XXX Extra Strong Mints were consumed in the UK, according to Big Bear Confectionery. Head of trade marketing...