Perfetti Van Melle has a sweet match for missions

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has recommended retailers to keep the sweets section well varied to help match different shopper missions.

‘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...

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...
Confectionery

Sugar takes on the sour taste of success

CHOCOLATE has long been the dominant player in the confectionery market. But it’s sugar confectionery that is flavour of the moment. It may only be...

Game on for Halls

MEDICATED confectionery brand Halls, owned by Mondelez International, has teamed up with EA Games for a new promotion this winter. By entering an on-pack...
Turkish Delight

Being bold with Turkish Delight

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

Seeking a taste of something special

Premiumisation trend could be good for c-stores CONFECTIONERY has been going through some changes, with reformulations and new product development to meet the demands of...
Barratt Dip Dab Sour

Barratt is back in stores

OLD School confectionery brand Barratt is back just in time to celebrate its 170th anniversary

Perfetti Van Melle is building up the sweet options

Perfetti Van Melle aims to help convenience retailers grab consumers attention in store to help drive impulse sales for confectionery.
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How to keep everyone sweet

WITH 44% of consumers planning to have more nights in (according to HIM! research), confectionery presents a solid sales opportunity. That’s the word from...
Minah Shannon from BBC's The Traitors stands holding a red book with the title 'Jane Hare' whilst holding her index fingers to her lips to tell people to shh.

The Traitors star Minah teams up with Mars to keep Easter treats hidden

BBC's The Traitors star Minah Shannon has teamed up with Mars Wrigley to roll out a range of limited-edition Easter books that house a secret of their own.
Packs of KitKat sharing bars sit on a wooden tray including KitKat Hazelnut, KitKat Double Chocolate and KitKat Salted Caramel.

KitKat invites consumers to Share in a break

Chocolate wafer bar brand KitKat is encouraging consumers to "break better" with its launch of KitKat Sharing Bars, ideal for sharing during gatherings.

The sweet favourite

When it comes to sweet treats, chocolate is the nation’s favourite and the latest figures from Key Note show that its value continues to grow...

Premium chocolate brand adds to its range

PREMIUM chocolate brand Nero & Bianco has added orange and butterscotch flavours to its range. The brand started out in 2010 with three...
Ferrero Rocher's new bars

A flurry of NPD from Ferrero

Ferrero has unveiled a raft of NPD across its Ferrero, Kinder and Thorntons chocolate brands.

Showing the price is right

Brand extensions and price-marked packs set to be part of the Swizzels strategy for sales growth in 2016. PRICE-MARKED packs have become increasingly important for...