Last year Nestlé launched 30% less sugar versions of Pastilles and Randoms. The recipe took two years to develop and resulted in a 7% calorie reduction per pack.

The best of both worlds

Nestlé heaps praise on low sugar

Fresh perspective

Changes in the mints and gum market suggest people want new and fruity flavours NEW flavours of gum are tempting people away from buying mints...

New surprises in store

KINDER Surprise, worth £62m, is aiming to bring some excitement to the kids confectionery category with its latest launch.
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Keeping it sweet

Perfetti Van Melle provides IRI data on the UK sugar confectionery market which is worth £1.3bn annually.

Standing up for sweets

DESIGNED specifically for modern c-stores, Rose Marketing says its new Candy Castle Crew floor stand can offer a retail return in excess of £600. Each...

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.

Indulgent expansion

PROVIDING high-quality everyday indulgence is at the heart of the chocolate business of Mackie’s of Scotland, says the firm. Mackie’s chocolate is now made in...
Derek Shaw

Shaw shows the way

Dundee sweet shop owner Derek Shaw has helped Mackie’s of Scotland create its first new chocolate bar in six years
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.

Going for a flavour double

TWICE the flavour sensation is promised in Trebor’s latest mints line. Softmints Lemon Mint initially tastes like a mint, then lemon flavour comes through. Senior brand...

Cold combat

AS winter and the cold season approaches, Wrigley has produced new POS materials for its Lockets range. Confections marketing manager Dan Newell said: “Stocking winter...
Chupa Chups

Air goes sour

THE Chupa Chups range has been extended by the introduction of Airheads Sour. Each pack contains bite-sized candies in five sour flavours. They are available...
Chewits Extreme Sour Apple and Xtreme Tutti Frutti, appeal more to teenagers, Lane said, because they have a “mouth-watering sour taste” that teens like.

Making the most of pocket money

IT’S important for retailers to set up a special kids’ confectionery section to maximise “pocket money sales”, according to Stuart Lane, commercial director, Leaf...

The sweet life – confectionery

• Consumers frequently tell researchers that confectionery is one of the main reasons they visit c-stores • But confectionery is also one of the most impulsive of...

Sharing in lower sugar

Bagged confectionery has been an undeniable success story, with bags growing by £12m in the last year .

Wham bar in a bag

CANDYLAND has launched a new version of its Wham bar. Wham Super Sour Minis come in a 200g sharing bag and are miniature, sour versions...