Pack shots of Chupa Chups Sour Bites and Sour Tubes Mini.

Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets

Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.

Getting the price right for sweet sales

INNOVATIVE new products and marketing helped sugar confectionery grow sales by 0.7% last year according to Wrigley and it says it will follow the...

50 years of chew

CHEWITS celebrates a half century of trading in 2015 and is launching a blackcurrant retro pack to celebrate. A spokesperson said: “It is consumers’ repeat...

Delight to fill the gap

BUSINESSWOMAN Zeynap Turudi says she saw a gap in the UK market for  high quality Turkish delight and she is aiming to fill the...
Packet of Tunnock's Teacakes 10 pack.

Tunnock’s teacakes are safe for take-off

The Royal Air Force has lifted the ban on the beloved Scottish treat Tunnock's teacakes from its flights after proving they no longer pose a risk to pilots.

Taking a bigger share of the choc market

ACROSS the chocolate category, bitesize and sharing formats continue to perform well as consumers favour treat bags and pouches.
NEW products and greater production by manufacturers of products for seasonal events, has helped increase confectionery sales over the last two years, according to confectionery firm Swizzels Matlow.

Gums and variety pay – Sales up for confectionery

NEW products and greater production by manufacturers of products for seasonal events, has helped increase confectionery sales over the last two years, according to...
Pack shots of Mentos Gum Duo packs with Tropical and Cherry flavours.

Mentos doubles on gum in new packs

Perfetti Van Melle has launched a new Duo Pack format across Mentos Gum, aiming to drive up sales of the brand further here in the UK.
Pack shots of Barratt Sweet Shop Sweet Bananaaaaa and Barratt Sweet Shop Fizzy Bananaaaaa.

Barratt teams up with Universal on new Minions movie

British confectionery firm Valeo Foods UK has unveiled a new collaboration with the Minions film franchise across its Barratt Sweet Shop and Poppets! brands.

Better for you, better for sales

Perfetti Van Melle says it is crucial to offer a range of reduced sugar options .

Sweet, sure, steady

CONFECTIONERY is a mainstay of most c-stores’ product ranges and chocolate in all its variety of styles, types and sizes accounts for the majority...

New snacks popping up

SUMMER may still be in full swing, but Halloween is already on the mind of confectionary companies.

NPD to keep things sweet

Swizzels has been expanding popular brands with new flavours and formats .
Christmas

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...
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Sweet memories

Names and tastes from the past – brought up to date – aim to be perfect sharing option for modern families NOSTALGIC parents planning a...
Pack shots of Apple & Raspberry Flyers.

Flyers unveils non-liquorice sticks with sour flavours

Confectionery brand Flyers has launched a new non-liquorice sweet with the introduction of its new Apple & Raspberry Flyers.