New looks all round for Wrigley
Serenading Starburst and sending Skittles wild, Wrigley is in revamp mode
CONFECTIONERY manufacturer Wrigley has been adding to its Starburst and Skittles ranges and pushing...
Timing vital at Christmas
We know that confectionery is important to Christmas sales, particularly in convenience stores, but how can retailers make the best of the seasonal opportunities?
The...
Making the deal sweeter
Purse strings are getting tighter this year but retailers can still drive up some sales, according to sweets giant Perfetti Van Melle (PVM).
Fini brings an Asian touch with its new Mini Mochis
Confectionery brand Fini aims to emulate a classic Japanese treat with its new line up Mini Mochis, capitalising on the demand for Asian-inspired snacks.
Opal Fruits back in stores for a limited time
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has brought back Opal Fruits for a limited time as the firm aims to drive sales with some 90s nostalgia.
Targeting the big day out
CADBURY and Merlin Entertainments are offering two-for-one entry to the UK’s top attractions in a new on-pack promotion on a range of chocolate bags...
A guilt free helping of chocolate
POPCORN snack brand Propercorn has added a little sweetener to its range in the shape of a new chocolate variant
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
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...
Drop happier memories in baskets with Swizzels
Tempt consumers with a sweet tooth to pick up on retro confectionery delights as Swizzels reckons the drive for sweet nostalgia remains a key consideration.
Haribo brings tangy tastes for new Goldbears and Balla Bites
Confectionery giant Haribo has unveiled two launches to its core range as the firm taps into the demand for more sour and zingy flavours in the market.
Cadbury launches new Strawberries & Creme Frappe Dairy Milk bar
Chocolate brand Cadbury Dairy Milk is set to tap into the rising demand for seasonal variants in the category with its new Strawberries & Creme Frappe flavour.
Polish brands land in the UK
Hancocks rolls out Wawel range
CONFECTIONERY specialist Hancocks has introduced some Polish flavours to its portfolio with the roll-out of a range of products from...
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.
Big night fever
Driven by the trend for nights in, chocolate consumption at home has grown by 20% since 2009 according to Mars.
And it claims the bitesize category...
Meet the maker: Sandra Fisher, Golden Casket
Sandra Fisher of Golden Casket on life at the Scottish confectionery giant
