Sweet dreams made of this

CADBURY owner Mondelez International has long experience of confectionery as a classic impulse category but it sees impulse opportunities in other categories too –...

Tradition always in demand

Lees of Scotland says its Mini Snowballs consistently prove effective for boosting seasonal sales. Sales director Bert Croll said: “We always see a strong and...
Pack shots of Bonds of London Trail Mix Chocolate Orange and Sticky Toffee variants.

Bonds of London rolls out new Trail Mix packs

Confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has expanded on its range of healthier snacks options with the Bonds of London Trail Mix range.
Pack shots of Sour Patch Kids Peach, Maynards Bassetts Tropical Mix and Sour Patch Kids Paradise Twist.

Sour Patch Kids and Maynards bring tropical vibes

Mondelēz International has unveiled a trio of NPD for its sugar confectionery brands with new Sour Patch Kids and Maynards Bassetts flavours.

Meeting the change

PRODUCT development is essential to grow the confectionery market reckons Hayley Coggins, product manager at Elizabeth Shaw. “Consumers tastes change and these changes need to...
Bebeto Just Bears

Bearing fruit

Kervan Gida UK has expanded its Bebeto range with the release of Just Bears in a hanging bag format.
Sweets confectionery

Need to know for sales to grow

If you want to thrive in retail then its crucial to keep an eye on trends – particularly when it comes to the big hitting categories like confectionery.

Bags bursting with berrys

STARBURST parent firm Wrigley has a fruity proposition for the bagged confectionery category, having recently launched new Very Berry variants of the fruit chew...
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.
Tic tacs

Fruit fusion – Ferrero’s Tic Tacs

FERRERO’S reckons its pocket confectionery brand Tic Tac is altogether fruitier now that there’s an apple flavour in the range. Last month’s launch of Apple...

Sweet and low

HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?
Mondelez International says its Cadbury portfolio includes chocolate treats that appeal to parents buying for kids.

Chocs prove a treat for parents and youngsters

CADBURY brand owner Mondelez International says its Cadbury confectionery portfolio specialises in products that are ideal for parents who want to buy sweet...

Star turns grab a bag of sales

RECENT years have seen consumers watch their pennies and at the same time we’ve witnessed the rise of the ‘big night in’. One result...

Softer gummies based on Fluffies

BAZOOKA Candy Brands has added Fluffies foam gummies to its Moshi Monster range. The softer gummies, based on the Fluffies family of Moshlings, are...

Festive cheer from Ferrero

CHRISTMAS with loved ones is at the heart of Ferrero’s seasonal NPD strategy.
fox's biscuits snowman tin

Boxing clever with biscuits

Shoppers like to trade up at Christmas and buy premium products, according to biscuit firm Fox’s Burton’s Companies.