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Smint offers a Refresh and Reset in new campaign

Perfetti Van Melle has unveiled a new campaign for the Smint brand in an effort to cement its leading position in the category.
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Rowntree’s celebrates with new Jelly Tots Tangy launch

Classic confectionery brand Rowntree's Jelly Tots has kicked off a landmark year of celebrations for the brand with the launch of its Jelly Tots Tangy.

Growth in the bag

Sales of bagged sweets are soaring. Are you getting your share of sharing sizes? BAGS of sweets have certainly moved on from the quarters of...

Skittles goes Gooey to the core in new flavour

Mars Wrigley has taken a new step of innovation with the Skittles brand as the firm launches its new Skittles Giants Gooey range, featuring a citrus gooey core.

Chocolate ticks the boxes

Bean and Pod reckons its Vegetarian and Vegan Society approved chocolate should appeal to consumers in 2018.
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Retro lines play generation game

RETRO confectionery is helping bridge the gap between sweets intended for children and those aimed at adults, and nostalgia is having a positive...
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M&M’s mix it up for new limited edition

M&M’s is adding to its portfolio of products with a new limited edition sharing pack - M&Ms Mix. The new offering from Mars Chocolate UK...
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The choc of the new

‘Innovation’ is still the watchword in confectionery THE UK confectionery market has seen a proliferation of new sweets and chocolate over the past year. And...
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More treats with fewer calories

The latest addition to the Burton’s Biscuit Company ‘less than 100 calories’ range of biscuits and snacks is Maryland Oaty Cookie Bars

Pocket money-friendly PMPs

BAZOOKA Candy Brands is price marking its Mega Mouth, Juicy Drop Pop, Big Baby Pop and Push Pop brands. All will be less than...
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Milkybar drops in new Crunchy Pops treat

White chocolate brand Milkybar has unveiled its new Crunchy Pops sharing bag treats as the brand gears up to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2026.
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Cadbury seeking a big chunk of sales

Retailers can add to the magic of Christmas by stocking larger gifting and sharing packs, says Susan Nash of Mondelez International.

Honeycomb exclusive new to c-stores

NESTLE Confectionery’s new limited-edition Toffee Crisp Honeycomb has launched exclusively in the wholesale and convenience channel. Made available from 16 February for 12 weeks, the...

Swizzels’ sweet selection

FAMILY celebrations are at the heart of Swizzels festive range for Christmas 2021.
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Spar secures exclusive on new Lindt Pistachio chocolate bar

UK symbol chain Spar UK has secured an exclusive listing with premium chocolate brand Lindt for its new Lindt Lindor Pistachio Milk Chocolate bar.

Who will be the 2016 confectionery champ?

CONFECTIONERY Retailer of the Year is one of the most fiercely contested Scottish Grocer Awards categories and this year’s final  features three top-tier contenders. l ...