Mondelez backs bags

The firm’s communications manager talks us through bagged confectionery .
Consumers value normal chocolate over no/low offerings, says The Knowledge Bank.

Ways to keep people sweet

Food and drink insights experts from The Knowledge Bank say people prefer "regular" chocolate to low/no-sugar offerings.
A pack of KitKat Formula 1 Chocolate Cars as well as a single pack and a chocolate car out of its pack sit on a finish line on a racetrack.

KitKat accelerates the break with new Formula 1 chocolate car

Chocolate bar brand KitKat has unveiled its new Formula 1 Chocolate Car bars in the shape for a Formula 1 racing car in partnership with the motorsport.
Ross Ripamonti has discussed the importance of gum options for convenience stores.

Mars Wrigley highlights gum sales opportunity

Mars Wrigley gum brand director Ross Ripamonti has been discussing ways that convenience retailers can drive up sales in the category.

Bags more gum choice

WRIGLEY has added a new on-the-go pack to its Extra sugar-free gum range, with the launch of a re-sealable 21-piece hanging bag. Peppermint and Spearmint...
Swizzels big night in

Sweet stock competition

Swizzels has launched a new competition offering retailers the chance to score £100 worth of free stock.
Fruittella

Curious new launch

Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) brand Fruittella has expanded into the jelly category for the first time.

Timing vital at Christmas

We know that confectionery is important to Christmas sales, particularly in convenience stores, but how can retailers make the best of the seasonal opportunities? The...
A picnic scene with variety packs of Swizzels sweets, a picnic blanket, a basket, sunglasses, a water bottle and an insulated bag with the Swizzels and Day Out With The Kids logo on the front of it.

Swizzels launches Day Out With The Kids promo packs

British confectionery brand Swizzels has unveiled a new on-pack promotion with Day Out With The Kids offering shoppers the chance to bag discounts on family days out.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Advent Calendars.

Chupa Chups counts down with new Advent Calendar

Confectionery brand Chupa Chups has unveiled its new advent calendar, complete with 24 daily surprises throughout the advent season.

Smooth vegan NPD

Vegan confectionery brand Nomo has added a new free from Hazelnut alternative to its portfolio

The dark side

MADAGASCAN bean-to-bar chocolate company Madecasse has extended its range with a new 100% Cocoa variant. The new bar is a blend of pure ancient...
Pack shots of Fruit-tella Curiosities In the Garden and Out at Night.

Fruit-tella sparks Curiosities with new Jellies sweets

Fruit-tella has expanded on its Curiosities Jellies range with two new variants In the Garden as Out at Night to appeal to families and children.
Tic Tacs

Going bananas

MOVIE characters the Minions are to appear on new packs of banana-flavoured Tic Tacs. And new printing technology means the characters can also appear on...
Ricola Herbal Caramel

Something sweet from the Swiss

SOME sweet Swiss flavour is what Ricola hoped to offer UK consumers with its latest launch

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...