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CHOCOLATE. Is there anything it can’t do? It’s high in antioxidants, a natural anti-depressant, and contains theobromine, which kills the bacteria which cause tooth...

Cadbury goes big on 200 years

Mondelēz International continues to go big for Cadbury's 200th anniversary celebrations with the launch of a limited edition 360g Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar.

Nutty about pancakes

Ferrero has been putting some serious money behind its Nutella brand, in honour of Pancake Tuesday .
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Chocolate changes shape to be the same

CADBURY Dairy Milk Oreo is changing shape to bring it in line with Dairy Milk bars. Revealing that Dairy Milk Oreo sales are now worth...
Catching impulse sales means offering a PMP solution, says sweets firm Fini.

Fini pushes PMP solution

Family confectionery business Fini believes its PMP packs are perfect for driving impulse sweets purchases in the convenience channel.

Free-from stocking filler treats

MOO Free has expanded its festive range with the introduction of two new Christmas products.
Princess Mallows Seasonal Box

Mallow makeover fit for a princess

RETRO sweets brand Tangerine Confectionery has given its Princess Mallows a packaging makeover

Bagging a big night in bonus

THE big night in is big and getting bigger, says brand-owning giant Mondelez International. Quoting Nielsen statistics, Mondelez trade communications manager Susan Nash said: “Evening...

Nostalgia has a sweet taste

Nisha turns to traditional brands
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Being bold with Turkish Delight

UK consumers are getting increasingly adventurous in their Turkish Delight selections, according to confectionery brand Hazer Baba.

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...
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Mixing sweet and savoury

SNACK firm Pladis has extended its portfolio by bringing a brand new product to the UK and adding a new variety to an existing big seller brand
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Competition for Trek Protein Flapjacks

Trek has kick-started its new Peanut Butter Protein Flapjacks with a returning partnership with FitBit.
Swizzels variety bags are packed full of old favourites such as Love Hearts, Parma Violets, Drumstick lollies and Refreshers chews.

Confectionery rules the big night in

With many consumers finding it hard to resist the demands of a sweet tooth for a night in, ensuring the aisle for all things sugary and sweet is well stocked is an absolute must to drive impulse purchases, reckons Swizzels.
Pack shots of Mars Wrigley's 2025 Christmas range with Maltesers Reindeer Gingerbread Flavour, Maltesers Mini Reindeers Gingerbread Flavour, Maltesers Assorted Truffles Advent Calendar and Crispy M&M's Santa Five Packs.

Mars Wrigley introduces new Gingerbread Maltesers Reindeer for Christmas 2025

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has unveiled its new range of products for the Christmas 2025 season, complete with a nostalgic flavour development.
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ScotGov backtracks on HFSS meal deal ban

The Scottish Government has backtracked on its controversial plan to ban meal deals in its proposals for restrictions on the promotion of food and...