Keto Hero bars

HFSS is no problem for Keto brand

PROPOSALS to restrict promotion and display of high sugar foods could soon shake up the confectionery category.
Promotional image of Quality Street paper tubs featuring the tub and sweets from the tub against a purple background.

Nestlé trials paper Quality Street tubs

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled its new paper tub trial for the Quality Street brand which will roll out exclusively to Tesco on a trial basis.
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Special times in the bag

Chocolate and chews blocks and bars ready to rise to nights on the sofa sales opportunities NEW product development and the rise of night-in sharing...

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...

Swizzels launches new Squashies Strawberry & Cream

Swizzels has launched the latest variant in its Drumstick Squashies range with the new Strawberry & Cream flavour, available in UK stores now.
The Ilchester Cheese festive selection and Wensleydale with Spiced Fruits.

Market news | Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain, Capri-Sun

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales – this time from Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain and Capri-Sun.

Re-designing the Original

COLOUR coding and bolder names are part of a packing makeover for toffee and caramel brand Werther’s Original. The re-coloured village design will now be...
Pack shots of Fruit-tella Summer Fruits multipacks and Fruit-tella Berries & Cherries multipacks.

Fruit-tella unveils two new multipack formats

Perfetti Van Melle has expanded on the flavours for its Fruit-tella multipacks as the brand's Summer Fruits and Berries & Cherry variants join the format.

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. Independent...
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Pocket money plus – Confectionery focus

Pay special attention to kids’ latest opinions if you want to maximise sugar confectionery returns RETAILERS who have been in the business for a...
Pack shots of Gnaw Chocolate Apple Studel and Cherry & Almond Tart variants with a snow scene in the background.

Gnaw Chocolate takes inspiration from classic puds in Christmas range

Premium chocolate bar brand Gnaw Chocolate has unveiled two new variants inspired by classic desserts as part of its Christmas range.
Starburst

New looks all round for Wrigley

Serenading Starburst and sending Skittles wild, Wrigley is in revamp mode CONFECTIONERY manufacturer Wrigley has been adding to its Starburst and Skittles ranges and pushing...
Cadbury Nuttier bars

Cadbury nuts about chocolate

Almost half of adults have found a healthier life balance during lockdown, a study commissioned by Cadbury has found.
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Mondelez ready for spring push

Convenience retailers who get their range right can expect to crack on with strong confectionery sales this Easter, according to Mondelez International.

Ewe only live once

Sheep races and show jumping rabbits at heart of campaign Maynards Bassetts is offering consumers a fair selection of mad days out as part of...
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.