Sugar tops chocolate for growth
SUGAR confectionery is outstripping chocolate at the moment, according to Swizzels
Capture the beat of the sweets
BIG names from music and television feature in the latest promotions by Wham owner Tangerine Confectionery.
The music-themed Sweet Beat competition will run from August...
Fighting the war on sugar head on
Health concerns can’t kill confectionery
Fisherman’s Friend fights back hay fever
Throat pain relief lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend is out to drive up volume sales for the incoming hay fever season with its new marketing campaign.
Living the dream with expansion
OUTPUT is set to rise drastically at Sweetdreams Ltd thanks to a £500,000 investment in the UK-based chocolatier business
More minis to go for Mentos and Smint
Confectionary giant Perfetti Van Melle has introduced new formats for two of its most popular brands Mentos and Smint
Bagged and tagged
IT looks like there could be a Battle of the Bags brewing – and it will be fought in the nation’s convenience stores.
Stores under...
Indie opens c-store doors
Consolidation in the UK supplier base has opened up a window through which convenience retailers and independent chocolate brands can do business, according to Montrose Chocolate Ventures .
Say it with chocolate
Consumers are being encouraged to say it with confectionery as part of the latest campaign for Cadbury Roses
Kinder Bueno Dark delivers on dark chocolate demand
Chocolate products firm Ferrero UK has unveiled its new Kinder Bueno Dark chocolate bar, aiming to match demand for dark chocolate in the category.
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...
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.
Chance to fashion a win every day
Fashion-conscious consumers are being given the chance to win a prize every day from September right up until Christmas with Kinder Bueno.
As part of...
Wrigley’s launches ‘Boss Breaks’ campaign
Wrigley's wants young workers to chat to shopkeepers to ease their stress.
Reese’s launches Halloween competition
American confectionery brand Reese's is aiming to get UK shoppers into the spirit of the Halloween season with an interactive competition and three new SKUs.
Airwaves chewing gum brings a kick to the senses with new campaign
Chewing gum brand Airwaves is set to bring a kick to consumers' sense with its new OOH campaign, highlighting the brand's intense menthol kick it is known for.
