Sweet updates roll out across the Golden Casket portfolio

Golden Casket has launched a tranche of makeovers across its entire portfolio of sweets to help keep the brands fresh in the market.
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A love of baking is driving premium

Home-baking brands enjoy growth driven by increasing interest in crafting cakes at home
Pack shots of Lion King PEZ dispensers including characters from the movie with Simba, Pumba, Timon and Mufasa.

Roar about new Lion King PEZ dispensers

Confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has rolled out a new range of The Lion King PEZ dispensers ahead of the new film, Mufasa: The Lion King.

Growing ambitious

Hancocks plans to double its sales figures over 12 months Confectionery producer Hancocks has set itself the ambitious target of doubling sales of its Crazy...
Goody Good Stuff sweets are now available as part of a multibag for wholesalers and independent retailers, which includes Summer Peaches and Cola Breeze flavours.

No sour grapes as kids mix it up

WHEN kids shop for sweets, many are drawn to products that are colourful and interesting. And while some are attracted to extreme flavours, children have...
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Doritos new pepperoni flavour perfect for sharing

A takeaway inspiration sits at the centre of Pepsico’s latest flavour for Doritos corn crisps as it introduces new Loaded Pepperoni Pizza.
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Softs selling well

HANGING bags are driving growth for Swizzels according to figures sourced from IRI Marketplace

The sweet taste of retail success

Hitting the spot with sugar confectionery CONFECTIONERY is big business for convenience stores and, even though customers are more health conscious than ever, there’s still...
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Australian sensation gets a UK launch

An Australian confectionery sensation will land on UK shores this month, with the launch of Cadbury Caramilk.
Swizzels big night in

Sweet stock competition

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

Mondelez International has launched Halls XS in a mini size. The mini sweets are available in lemon and peppermint flavours and are packed in a...
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Eggs don’t make Easter

SKIP the eggs this Easter, Jimmy Attias of Bean and Pods has suggested, as premium boxed chocolate works just as well

Revamped Millar adds new lines

LUXURY chocolate peanuts and raisins will be the next sweet treat to join the Millar revamped range of bagged confectionery. Since buying the Millar...

Chocolate with a pinch

Mondelez International brings a pinch of salt with its latest addition to its Cadbury Dairy milk range with a Salted Caramel variant.
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A season for sweets

NOVELTY and nostalgia are, in many respects, what Christmas is all about. And confectionery firms say sweets are ideally placed to deliver both. In the...

Quality counts

As consumers try to cut back on sugar, chocolate products with premium credentials or offering a variety of flavours and textures are gaining ground.