Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets
Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.
Getting the price right for sweet sales
INNOVATIVE new products and marketing helped sugar confectionery grow sales by 0.7% last year according to Wrigley and it says it will follow the...
50 years of chew
CHEWITS celebrates a half century of trading in 2015 and is launching a blackcurrant retro pack to celebrate.
A spokesperson said: “It is consumers’ repeat...
Delight to fill the gap
BUSINESSWOMAN Zeynap Turudi says she saw a gap in the UK market for high quality Turkish delight and she is aiming to fill the...
Tunnock’s teacakes are safe for take-off
The Royal Air Force has lifted the ban on the beloved Scottish treat Tunnock's teacakes from its flights after proving they no longer pose a risk to pilots.
Taking a bigger share of the choc market
ACROSS the chocolate category, bitesize and sharing formats continue to perform well as consumers favour treat bags and pouches.
Gums and variety pay – Sales up for confectionery
NEW products and greater production by manufacturers of products for seasonal events, has helped increase confectionery sales over the last two years, according to...
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.
Barratt teams up with Universal on new Minions movie
British confectionery firm Valeo Foods UK has unveiled a new collaboration with the Minions film franchise across its Barratt Sweet Shop and Poppets! brands.
Better for you, better for sales
Perfetti Van Melle says it is crucial to offer a range of reduced sugar options .
Sweet, sure, steady
CONFECTIONERY is a mainstay of most c-stores’ product ranges and chocolate in all its variety of styles, types and sizes accounts for the majority...
New snacks popping up
SUMMER may still be in full swing, but Halloween is already on the mind of confectionary companies.
NPD to keep things sweet
Swizzels has been expanding popular brands with new flavours and formats .
It comes once a year … when does it start?
The festive season is round the corner and it’s one of the biggest times of the year for confectionery. Some suppliers say begin early...
Sweet memories
Names and tastes from the past – brought up to date – aim to be perfect sharing option for modern families
NOSTALGIC parents planning a...
Flyers unveils non-liquorice sticks with sour flavours
Confectionery brand Flyers has launched a new non-liquorice sweet with the introduction of its new Apple & Raspberry Flyers.
