Two brands become one
Nostalgia sweets names join forces and aim to meet demand from sweet-toothed grown-ups
TWO of the biggest names in what brands giant Mondelez International calls...
No sour grapes as kids mix it up
WHEN kids shop for sweets, many are drawn to products that are colourful and interesting.
And while some are attracted to extreme flavours, children have...
Doubling flavour blast for fast grower
WITH current sales increases of 8%, Tic Tac is said by brand owner Ferrero, quoting Nielsen figures, to be the fastest-growing sugar confectionery brand...
Pushing a new look
PUSH Chocolate has launched a new Low Sugar Buttons variant, following an overhaul of the vegan-friendly brand.
New snacks popping up
SUMMER may still be in full swing, but Halloween is already on the mind of confectionary companies.
Keeping it sweet
Perfetti Van Melle provides IRI data on the UK sugar confectionery market which is worth £1.3bn annually.
Hammering out a festive message
Family toffee maker Walker’s Nonsuch says its Toffee Duo and Toffee Twin packs make unusual and affordable gifts.
A spokesperson said: “Both packs come with...
Sweet treats for vegans
RAW Chocolate Company (RCC) has unveiled a new SKU for consumers seeking a plant-based alternative at the chocolate fixture.
A breath of fresh bear
MONDELEZ International has found a way to breath some life into its latest campaign for Halls – miniature mustachioed polar bears.
The brand’s new 20-second...
Bebeto unveils heartwarming Valentine’s sweets
Halal confectionery brand Bebeto has unveiled its new launches for Valentine's Day 2026 to provide consumers with unique treats for loved ones this year.
Alpine gold
MONDELEZ has sparked a mountain gold rush, with the launch of a new limited edition Toblerone.
Barr and Lees tap into national pride
Well-known Scottish brands Barr Soft Drinks and confectioner Lees have been speaking about their hopes to boost sales as excitement builds for the Euros, with the national team taking on Germany in the opening match on 14 June.
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...
It’s fudge in a new format
Mondelez International has extended its range of Cadbury brand chocolate bags with the launch of Cadbury Fudge Minis.
Available in 120g bags priced at £1.99,...
Sour power – Candyland launches bon bons
TANGERINE Confectionery brand Candyland has launched a sour raspberry flavour bon bon sweet.
The company says tangy tasting treats are popular at the moment. It...
Mentos Gum rolls out a new Strawberry flavour to appeal to shoppers
Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has rolled out a new Strawberry flavour to its Mentos Pure Fresh Gum range to appeal to young shoppers.
