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.
New deal for pick’n’mix
CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has launched a new display stand deal.
Until December 31, retailers who buy the package that normally includes Hancocks’ compact 20-bin pick...
Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity
Mackie's of Scotland says there are plenty of opportunities for chocolate gifting during the festive season and retailers should be keen to make the most of these.
Bags of potential for big sharing sales
TANGERINE Confectionery has re-imagined some of its most popular brands as Softies.
A spokesperson said: “The Softies range delivers the unique taste experience of Wham,...
White bubbles … for a limited time
BUBBLE chocolate brand Aero has introduced a white vanilla flavour to its range of bars.
The brand had fans voting for their favourite flavour after...
Swizzels set to meet the Veganuary demand
Swizzels has said it has ramped up the production of its vegan range of sweets, in order to meet a rising demand for vegan options during Veganuary.
Cadbury unveils new Dairy Milk Iced Latte flavour
British chocolate brand Cadbury is set to turn up the cool for the summer with the launch of its new Cadbury Dairy Milk Iced Latte flavour.
Fruit flavour boosts sugar
FRUIT flavoured confectionery lines are growing and Wrigley says its own fruit confectionery brands now account for £61m of the overall sugar confectionery annual...
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
The dark side
MADAGASCAN bean-to-bar chocolate company Madecasse has extended its range with a new 100% Cocoa variant.
The new bar is a blend of pure ancient...
Skittles get the Wonka treatment
SKITTLES, Wrigley’s chewy fruit confectionery brand, has a new variety with a bit of Willy Wonka about it. Skittles Confused are designed to keep...
Hammering out a festive message
Family toffee maker Walker’s Nonsuch says its Toffee Duo and Toffee Twin packs make unusual and affordable gifts.
A spokesperson said: “Both packs come with...
Chocs prove a treat for parents and youngsters
CADBURY brand owner Mondelez International says its Cadbury confectionery portfolio specialises in products that are ideal for parents who want to buy sweet...
Ferrero keeps sweets Fresh
A focus on impulse and on-the-go options should be front of mind for retailers across the convenience channel.
Halloween rituals return
Mondelez unveils seasonal lineup of haunting Halloween confectionery
