Rebrand signals global approach
HANCOCKS and Bonds of London owner IB Group has rebranded as World of Sweets.
Consumers go nuts for festive snacks
With the crisps, snacks and nuts category remaining a popular one, KP Snacks reckons upcoming Christmas celebrations will provide ample opportunity to push these sales further.
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...
Kit Kat recalls Chunky Specials
CONFECTIONERY firm Nestlé has launched a voluntary recall of special versions of one of its biggest brands, Kit Kat.
Four Kit Kat Chunky special...
Scoring with chocolate
Cadbury has joined forces with some of the UK’s biggest football clubs for the return of its ‘Match & Win’ promotion
Bobby’s expands delivery service for retailers with new Brand Box
Confectionery distributor Bobby's has expanded on its delivery service for retailers with the new Bobby's Brand Box, offering a more convenient option.
Boxing up generation gap
Among its Christmas chocolate selection this year, Nestle will be offering an extended After Eight range. A spokesperson said: “After Eight is looking to...
Bag options for launch lines
THE pouch format is now so popular that new confectionery varieties are being introduced as count lines and sharing bags at the same time....
Golden opportunity in Asian festivals
Ferrero encourages retailers to make more of Diwali
Reduced sugar can bring sales
FRESH from kick-starting the year with the launch of sugar free and reduced-sugar variants of Fruittella, Mark Roberts of Perfetti Van Melle has suggested...
Planning for festive impulse
LAST-minute shoppers will be targeted by this year’s Christmas impulse confectionery range from Spar brand.
Brand director Susan Darbyshire said: “The Christmas confectionery market has...
The three roads to festive turnover
SMALL treats the consumer can feel content to buy for themselves at a fun time of year, chocolate and sugar confectionery items in boxes...
Boxing clever for the big day
Boxing clever for the big day
A twist on a classic treat
Chocolate has been booming during the pandemic – and Derbyshire-based confectioner maker Swizzels has been tapping into demand by bringing a classic brand into the category.
Be an extremist… with an eye on value
Confectionery is a category that’s seen major developments in recent years. But what are sweet lovers looking for now? Are gums and jellies still...
Freddo faces up for fun – five face expressions for every occasion
CADBURY’S frog-based children’s brand, Freddo, is ready to face the future
Freddo Faces, described by brand owner Mondelez International as a new fun...
