M&Ms join the caramel market

Limited edition packs are launched
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.

Shoppers rush to sugar but still want choc value

Three retailers will contest the Confectionery Retailer of the Year award category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2013. We spoke to one shortlisted entrant,...
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk 'Made to Share' Limited Edition bars with the packaging divided into differently sized sections with the largest section reading 'Who Cooked', the medium section reading 'who cleaned', and the smallest section reading 'Who ate'.

Cadbury launches ‘Made to Share’ limited edition bars

Cadbury has unveiled a new limited edition pack design for its Dairy Milk tablet bars with the aim to encourage more sharing moments amongst consumers.

Putting the bite on health

HEALTHY chocolate is a term that can be met with scepticism but manufacturer Elizabeth Shaw says people are eating chocolate more healthily through portion...

Royal mint

A new variant has been added to the Bendicks range of after dinner mints to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning UK...
Pack shots of Juicy Drops Mallows Raspberry and Juicy Drop Mallows Cola.

Bazooka Candy rolls into the mallows category

Children's confectionery firm Bazooka Candy Brands has entered into the marshmallow category for the first time with new Juicy Drop Mallows.
Pack shots Bonds of London Chick 'N' Mix sweet cups.

Hancocks shares must-stocks for Easter season

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks is urging retailers to make the most of the longer Easter season this year by stocking up on a strong range of themed treats.
Ferrero Rocher's new bars

A flurry of NPD from Ferrero

Ferrero has unveiled a raft of NPD across its Ferrero, Kinder and Thorntons chocolate brands.

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...
Pack shots of Cadbury Bournville 2025 re-design featuring Chopped Hazelnut, Original and Salted Caramel flavours.

Cadbury Bournville unveils a new modernised design across its packs

Cadbury Bournville has unveiled a new look across its dark chocolate range, complete with a modern look and new flavours for consumers to sink into their teeth.

Smooth vegan NPD

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

Merchandising breeds success

How to turn heads with bagged sweets EVERYONE wants to be like a kid in a sweetshop once in a while and the image of...

Marketing matters

MARKETING initiatives and category management are the keys to success in confectionery according to Dan Newell, confections marketing manager at Wrigley. Newell referred to Nielsen...

Bags more for the cause

TEENAGE Cancer Trust will benefit from sales of Starburst from March to May. Wrigley Confections European business unit director Tony Lorman said: “British consumers love...
Swizzels squashies

Prizes on offer in summer push

During a summer of high profile sports contests, Squashies is having its own Squashathon.