Box clever over confectionery
Premium boxed confectionery is key to driving sales for retailers, says Ferrero.
Plant based is on the rise
FREE from sales are on the rise and convenience retailers could benefit from growing demand.
Return of the chocolate hero
FOLLOWING a nationwide search that attracted 20,000 candidates Patrick McBride, a 39 year-old firefighter from Liverpool has been named the new Milk Tray Man.
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Galaxy commits to support of the Young Women’s Trust
Galaxy chocolate has kicked off a new partnership with the Young Women's Partnership charity with an initial donation of £150,000.
Skittles goes Gooey to the core in new flavour
Mars Wrigley has taken a new step of innovation with the Skittles brand as the firm launches its new Skittles Giants Gooey range, featuring a citrus gooey core.
Nestlé combines Milkybar and Rowntree’s in new confectionery
Nestlé Confectionery has rolled out a new dessert inspired flavour combination with its new Milkybar Rowntree's Jelly & Ice Cream sharing bag of sweets.
Swizzels’ sweet selection
FAMILY celebrations are at the heart of Swizzels festive range for Christmas 2021.
Mentos opens up to sharing
Perfetti Van Melle is set to grow the opportunity for confectionery sharing as the firm rolls out new Pouch Bags sharing packs across the Mentos brand.
Hancocks stocks up for Halloween candy
Hancocks has geared up for the Halloween season with new treats from Candy Realms for guisers or for nights in on the couch for this year.
Sweet that’s trick or treat
Jelly Belly is intent on confusing consumers again with the launch of the fifth edition of its BeanBoozled Collection .
Banking on bottles
Bottle formats seeing increasing success for gum, say producers
Season is the ‘shining star’ for sweet treats
SPECIALIST confectionery wholesaler Hancocks considers Christmas to be the industry’s “shining star”.
The company says its Christmas sales grew by 16% year on year in...
‘Unexplainable’ ad bursts onto screens
CONFECTIONERY manufacturer Wrigley has launched its latest TV advertising campaign for Starburst, suggesting it’s ‘unexplainably juicy’.
The new ‘Land of Intensity’ ad first aired...
Soaring sales for sharing
Consumer buying habits have changed in recent times according to Swizzels marketing manager Sarah-Louise Heslop, and it has meant that bagged confectionery sales have soared.
She...
Bags more in sweet choice
STRESSING the importance of the £1 price point, Wrigley has added four more bags to its price-marked range.
Dan Newell, onfections marketing manager said: “Consumers...
Calorie cap for Mondelez children’s range
Mondelez has committed to reducing the calorie count for its entire children’s chocolate and biscuit range.
