Pack shots of Opal Fruits sharing bags.

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.
Packs of Baileys Chocolate Peanut and Cashews Nut Mix and Baileys Caramelised Nut Mix with a cream background.

Baileys introduces Nut Mix duo

Irish chocolatiers Lir Chocolates has expanded on its Baileys Chocolates range in time for the festive season with two new Nut Mix variants.
A packet of Jelly Tots Tangy stands on an orange platform against a pink background with spiky balls of different colours around the platform.

Rowntree’s celebrates with new Jelly Tots Tangy launch

Classic confectionery brand Rowntree's Jelly Tots has kicked off a landmark year of celebrations for the brand with the launch of its Jelly Tots Tangy.
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...
Mrs Tilly’s range

Tradition and innovation

SCOTTISH confectionery maker Mrs Tilly’s has been celebrating success at home and abroad, as demand for premium confectionery continues to drive sales.
Bebeto range

Ambitious plans for Bebeto brand

GROWTH is top of the agenda at Kervan Gida Group as the Turkish confectionery maker celebrates a major grocery listing.

Cadbury and the Premier League join forces

CHOCOLATE brand Cadbury, and The Premier League have come together for a three-year partnership, which kicked off from the start of the 2017/18 season.
In the left image, a box of Stockley's Jam Roly Poly & Custard sweets lies down against a pink background with the sweets pouring out from the packet. In the right image a box of Stockley's Choc-Scotch lies against a yellow background with the sweets pouring out from the packet.

Classic dessert flavours roll out to Stockley’s sweets

Confectionery brand Stockley's has expanded on its range of treats with the introduction of two new, nostalgic flavours in Jam Roly Poly & Custard and Choc-Scotch.

Sweets to count on with Rose Marketing and Lanes Health

Special considerations should be taken into account to help drive up confectionery sales this summer according to manufacturer firms.
Promotional image for the Smint 'Refresh and Reset' 2026 campaign.

Smint offers a Refresh and Reset in new campaign

Perfetti Van Melle has unveiled a new campaign for the Smint brand in an effort to cement its leading position in the category.
Perfetti Van Melle reckons its range should suit the different consumer demands.

Making the most of sugar confectionery

The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.

Tradition is still a winner

TRADITIONAL confectionery is still popular throughout Britain and although consumers do like trying new flavours, most return to old favourites, says Sunny Pahuja, managing...
a box of cadburys chunk collection chocolates

Cadbury seeking a big chunk of sales

Retailers can add to the magic of Christmas by stocking larger gifting and sharing packs, says Susan Nash of Mondelez International.
Promotional image of launch for Mentos Feeling Berry Good single pack format launch with pack of the sweets with neon signs of fruit with pieces of fruit against a pink background.

Mentos builds impulse sales with Feeling Berry Good single pack

Confectionery brand Mentos has unveiled a new single roll format for its Feeling Berry Good flavour following its sharing bag launch in 2025.
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Season is the ‘shining star’ for sweet treats

SPECIALIST confectionery wholesaler Hancocks considers Christmas to be the industry’s “shining star”. The company says its Christmas sales grew by 16% year on year in...
Attendees at the most recent Cross Party Group of Independent Convenience Stores

Fighting the war on sugar head on

Health concerns can’t kill confectionery