Value conquers guilt

LOW prices help diminishing snack-related guilt for consumers who buy confectionery on the run according to biscuits, cakes and sweets manufacturer Lees of Scotland. Sales...

Sugar choices go bigger and softer

MAIN trends in the confectionery market, according to Swizzels, include increasing interest in and purchase of large packs, and growing sales of gums and...
Pack shots of Gnaw Chocolate Apple Studel and Cherry & Almond Tart variants with a snow scene in the background.

Gnaw Chocolate takes inspiration from classic puds in Christmas range

Premium chocolate bar brand Gnaw Chocolate has unveiled two new variants inspired by classic desserts as part of its Christmas range.
New Mars Wrigley products

Novelty will not wear off

Mars Wrigley is ready for the final push towards Easter, with expanded distribution for some novelty treats and a host of classic shell eggs.
Ritter Sport new bars

A sporting return for Ritter

Ritter Sport’s popular Taste the World range of chocolate bars is back on Sainsbury’s and Ocado’s shelves, bring consumers flavours from across the globe.
Maynard Bassetts wine gums reduced sugar

Another lower sugar release

Wine Gums are the latest brand to get a low-sugar makeover, with parent firm Mondelez releasing a new variant that contains 30% less sugar.
Confectionary share bags

Make it a cracker with confectionery

Treats take on new life at Christmas time
minion-millions

Golden Casket recruits some minions

Screen appeal  is a sweet deal

Health focus only adds to premium’s appeal

Consumers seeking out something special, firms say THERE can be few adults in Scotland who don’t have some memory of scavenging  the bottom of Gran’s...
1x chupa chup packet

Chup full of goodness

CHUPA Chups has expanded its sugar free range with Chupa Chups Good For You.

A taste of the traditional

When it comes to trends in sugar confectionery, well-established brands continue to be key to the category, according to Gillian Clarke, senior brand manager...

Clever cookie solutions from Baked by Rich’s

Baked by Rich's aims to get more of its fresh branded cookies into convenience stores with its new thaw and serve concept.

Festive chocs on the rise

CHRISTMAS chocolate saw sales value rise 5.3% in 2013 said Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International as it launched its festive range for this year. Consumers...
Pack shots of Twix Hazelnut bars.

Mars Wrigley rolls out new Twix Hazelnut flavour

Mars Wrigley is set to entice more shoppers to the confectionery category across stores with its new Twix Hazelnut variant.
Reese's Halloween range for 2025 with pack shots of Reese's Peanut Butter Skeletons, Reese's Snack Size Peanut Butter Bats, Reese's Assorted Snack Size Shapes and Reese's King Size Peanut Butter Pumpkins.

Reese’s makes a frightful return for Halloween with a chance to win tickets to...

Reese's has unveiled its Halloween themed range for 2025 with a competition that gives shoppers the chance to win tickets to an exclusive screening of Scream 7.
Pack shots of Fruit-tella Summer Fruits multipacks and Fruit-tella Berries & Cherries multipacks.

Fruit-tella unveils two new multipack formats

Perfetti Van Melle has expanded on the flavours for its Fruit-tella multipacks as the brand's Summer Fruits and Berries & Cherry variants join the format.