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.
No mountain high enough
Toblerone’s iconic triangles get festive
Copacabana in a bag
MARS Chocolate UK is going nuts for Brazil this summer after launching a Peanut M&M’s campaign to celebrate the South American country’s party spirit...
New products are vital for category
Berry flavours and on the go among trends
Retailers missing a big night trick
WRIGLEY Confectionery, the firm behind Skittles and Starburst, reckons many retailers still don’t appreciate the opportunities that the consumer trend to home leisure presents.
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Get cracking for the season
Three months of treat occasions
Say hello to the new chocolate culture
IS there such a thing as healthy chocolate? Well, Ohso is certainly chocolate with a difference.
It’s Belgian chocolate with no added sugar but billions...
A sweet new look
LEES of Scotland has unveiled revamped packaging for its Premium Meringue range – the first redesign for Lees meringues for 15 years.
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...
No sour grapes as kids mix it up
WHEN kids shop for sweets, many are drawn to products that are colourful and interesting.
And while some are attracted to extreme flavours, children have...
Summer ballot could bear fruit
MARS Wrigley is offering consumers the chance to score a year’s supply of their favourite fruity Extra flavour.
Sweets to count on with Rose Marketing and Lanes Health
Special considerations should be taken into account to help drive up confectionery sales this summer according to manufacturer firms.
Drop happier memories in baskets with Swizzels
Tempt consumers with a sweet tooth to pick up on retro confectionery delights as Swizzels reckons the drive for sweet nostalgia remains a key consideration.
New look and name
FORTISSIMO Chocolate has rebranded to coincide with its 15th anniversary, and will now trade under its new name – Raw Chocolate Company.
Factory settings
DISPLAY is crucial to confectionery sales. That’s the thinking behind Mars’s latest initiative, the Chocolate Factory, a range of POS units that is being...
It comes once a year … when does it start?
The festive season is round the corner and it’s one of the biggest times of the year for confectionery. Some suppliers say begin early...
