Chocs up and away
Sales of chocolate confectionery in bags are growing at 2.6% year on year with the average c-store selling more than £200 worth of bags...
Lees lands Asda contract
Coatbridge-based confectionery manufacturer Lees of Scotland has secured a major contract with Asda.
Keeping on top of confectionery trends
Sugar confectionery had a bit of a shake up in 2020 with Covid-19 restrictions leading to more consumers shopping locally and spending more time at home
Putting the bite on health
HEALTHY chocolate is a term that can be met with scepticism but manufacturer Elizabeth Shaw says people are eating chocolate more healthily through portion...
Perfetti Van Melle is building up the sweet options
Perfetti Van Melle aims to help convenience retailers grab consumers attention in store to help drive impulse sales for confectionery.
Mondelēz decks the halls in Cadbury Christmas range
Mondelēz International has unwrapped its festive selection for the Christmas period 2024, featuring returning festive favourites and new additions.
No mountain high enough
Toblerone’s iconic triangles get festive
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...
Wham flits to Candyland
TANGERINE Confectionery has created a new umbrella brand, Candyland, to consolidate its sugar confectionery portfolio, which includes Wham and Dib-Dab.
Candyland’s first move is a...
Getting into a tropical mix up
FERRERO is mixing things up within its Tic Tac Mixers range with a new tropical flavour set to replace Tic Tac Mixers Peach to Lemonade.
Game on for Halls
MEDICATED confectionery brand Halls, owned by Mondelez International, has teamed up with EA Games for a new promotion this winter.
By entering an on-pack...
Adventurous consumers trading up
Longer lead times and consumers’ willingness to try new products during the festive season increases the number of Christmas products every year according to...
Haribo brings a new Z!ng
Haribo is set to drive up the demand for more sour sweets with the launch of its new Soda Twist Z!ng offering a nostalgic flavour with a tangy sensation.
Eye-catching confectionery
WITH so many confectionery sales in convenience stores coming from impulse sales, merchandising is crucial
Special and everyday
EVERYDAY gifting and special occasions both present opportunities to sell boxed confectionery, says Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International. It suggests retailers should display boxes...
Plant based is on the rise
FREE from sales are on the rise and convenience retailers could benefit from growing demand.
