Swizzels Squashies range

Sugar tops chocolate for growth

SUGAR confectionery is outstripping chocolate at the moment, according to Swizzels

Sweet and low

HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?
Packs of Mars Wrigley Crispy Rolls with Milky Way Crispy Rolls, Bounty Crispy Rolls and Twix Crispy Rolls.

Mars brings a hit of nostalgia with Crispy Rolls comeback

Mars Wrigley is set to deliver a hit of nostalgia for consumers with the return of Milky Way Crispy Rolls, along with Bounty and Twix variants.

Marketing matters

MARKETING initiatives and category management are the keys to success in confectionery according to Dan Newell, confections marketing manager at Wrigley. Newell referred to Nielsen...

Cadbury offers shoppers More

Mondelēz International is out to pack more into the Cadury Dairy Milk offer with the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk & More, offering consumers a nuttier option.
Cadbury Nuttier bars

Cadbury nuts about chocolate

Almost half of adults have found a healthier life balance during lockdown, a study commissioned by Cadbury has found.

Acting on impulse

Treats still the driving force behind strong impulse sales EVERYONE likes a treat from time to time and there’s something satisfying about an indulgent spur-of-the-moment...
Swizzels big night in

Sweet stock competition

Swizzels has launched a new competition offering retailers the chance to score £100 worth of free stock.

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...

Striking the sweet spots

SUGAR confectionery is said to remain in growth. And – at a time of food price deflation, constant promotion, price-marked packs and value-savvy consumers –...
Last year Nestlé launched 30% less sugar versions of Pastilles and Randoms. The recipe took two years to develop and resulted in a 7% calorie reduction per pack.

The best of both worlds

Nestlé heaps praise on low sugar

The continent via Coatbridge

Belgian chocolate from Lanarkshire .

Mini bites with big flavour

Chocolate giant Mondelez has unveiled a new line of Cadbury Mini Bite Grab Bags
Bazooka Candy Brands added Moshi Monsters Sour Gummies to its range earlier this year. Price-marked packs of Big Baby Pop and Juicy Drop Pop have also recently been introduced.

Kids sweets in value lead – Category growth

CHILDREN are impulsive when they’re buying confectionery, and they don’t necessarily plan their sweet shopping far in advance. And when they arrive at stores,...
Bags of sweets

Bags of attention for sharing packs

Larger formats and sugar free are soaring
Pack shots of Elves Behavin' Badly Giant Gummy Elfie, Bonds of London Snowflakes and Candy Realms Mallow Pops.

Hancocks unveils Christmas sweets range

Hancocks has unveiled its new range of novelty Christmas sweets including additions from Bonds of London, Candy Realms and Elves Behavin' Badly.