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Season is the ‘shining star’ for sweet treats

SPECIALIST confectionery wholesaler Hancocks considers Christmas to be the industry’s “shining star”. The company says its Christmas sales grew by 16% year on year in...

Dark treats with a minty heart

CHOCOLATIER Elizabeth Shaw has launched a new dark chocolate which it is positioning as ideal for snacking on the go or as a treat. The...
Cadbury 5 aside

Be on the park or get into one

AS more and more formats enter the race for chocolate sales, Mondelez International says on-the-go and single packs remain critically important
Mrs Tilly’s range

Tradition and innovation

SCOTTISH confectionery maker Mrs Tilly’s has been celebrating success at home and abroad, as demand for premium confectionery continues to drive sales.
Tic Tac Coca Cola

Collaborating with cola

Ferrero has joined forces with Coca-Cola for the launch of a limited edition Tic Tac flavour

A taste of home

CONFECTIONERY is a huge international industry but Scotland has some impressive home-made sweets success stories. Greenock-based Golden Casket’s main brands include £Onepounders, Buchanans and Millions....

A breath of fresh bear

MONDELEZ International has found a way to breath some life into its latest campaign for Halls – miniature mustachioed polar bears. The brand’s new 20-second...
BENEFIT DARK CHOCOLATE

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
Pack shots of Bonds of London Vickyu McClure's Our Dementia Choir Watermelon Slices and Soft Sherbety Lemons.

World of Sweets expands Bonds of London charity range

Confectionery distributor World of Sweets has introduced two new products to its Bonds of London Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir range.
Bebeto range

Ambitious plans for Bebeto brand

GROWTH is top of the agenda at Kervan Gida Group as the Turkish confectionery maker celebrates a major grocery listing.
A pack of Mentos Discovery floats in front of a woman's face who is interested in the sweet.

Mentos bolsters Discovery launch in new campaign

Perfetti Van Melle is set to build on its new launch Mentos Discovery with a new marketing campaign running for three months over summer.

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...
Kinder Animal Adventures

Wild surprise from Ferrero

Offer a child some chocolate with a toy inside and you won’t get many complaints.

Putting the bite on health

HEALTHY chocolate is a term that can be met with scepticism but manufacturer Elizabeth Shaw says people are eating chocolate more healthily through portion...
New Daim and Twirl Orange shell eggs

Mondelez ready for spring push

Convenience retailers who get their range right can expect to crack on with strong confectionery sales this Easter, according to Mondelez International.

Mrs Tilly’s flies the flag

Scottish confectioner Mrs Tilly's has been highlighting its growth plans to further its presence across the convenience sector and build up its range.