Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks sets out summer Sweetest Day event for retailers

Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its next Sweetest Day event for retailers this summer on 10 July.

Freddo faces up for fun – five face expressions for every occasion

CADBURY’S frog-based children’s brand, Freddo, is ready to face the future Freddo Faces, described by brand owner Mondelez International as a new fun...
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Haribo ad unleashes inner child

HARIBO is back on TV with its ‘Kids’ Voices’ campaign.

Boxing clever for half a century

Ferrero and Thorntons join forces and launch new strategy for chocolate sales CELEBRATING 50 years of activity in the UK, Ferrero has launched a new...

Adventageous calendar growth

Ferrero festive favourites back for 2018

Facelift for an island treat

Madagascan chocolate has a new look Dark chocolate brand Madecasse has undergone a full packaging revamp with the goal of making the product more memorable...
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Meringue milestone

It might have started life in a garden shed, but meringue firm Flower & White now employs 40 staff and is going from strength to strength.
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Eye-catching confectionery

WITH so many confectionery sales in convenience stores coming from impulse sales, merchandising is crucial

Grand entrance

FERRERO Rocher fans now have an opportunity to “go large”. Ferrero is rolling out its Grand Rocher. It has a hazelnut and chocolate outer...
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Health on the brain

FAMILY-owned British firm Lovely Fodder Ltd has launched a new range of chocolate with more than a few health claims
Ferrero Kinder Surprise easter egg range Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles and Power Puff Girls

Exciting NPD in time for Easter

Confectionery giant Ferrero is stepping up its offer with a raft of NPD tailored to the Easter occasion
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Presenting Xmas tubs

Tangerine Confectionery has released two sharing tubs targeted at Christmas consumers
Pack shots of Happi Oat Milk Chocolate Pistachio Crunch Easter egg.

Happi joins Dubai chocolate craze with pistachio Easter egg

Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has unveiled its new Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg, allowing plant-based shoppers to take part in the viral consumer trend.
Pack shot of Bobby's Gumi Yum Surprise featuring the egg shaped candy both in and outside its packaging.

Gumi Yum Surprise rolls out to UK wholesaler

New Zealand confectionery brand and TikTok sensation Gumi Yum Surprise is set to launch to the UK market due to a new deal with World of Sweets and Bobby's.
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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.
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How to keep everyone sweet

WITH 44% of consumers planning to have more nights in (according to HIM! research), confectionery presents a solid sales opportunity. That’s the word from...