Fair enough?

Study suggests shoppers may be ready to pay more for Fairtrade New research suggests almost half the population is willing to pay more for chocolate...

Roll up for summer

PREMIER Foods is bringing back its special-edition Cadbury Ice Cream Flavour Mini Rolls range, targeting families on the lookout for a sweet treat to...

Squirrelling into the confectionery market

Gnaw Chocolate has introduced a range of chocolate and granola bars with a high quantity of fibre and a ‘healthier chocolate’ recipe
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Sweet memories

Names and tastes from the past – brought up to date – aim to be perfect sharing option for modern families NOSTALGIC parents planning a...
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Chupa Chups counts down with new Advent Calendar

Confectionery brand Chupa Chups has unveiled its new advent calendar, complete with 24 daily surprises throughout the advent season.

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.
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Hill is in

WALKER’S Nonsuch Toffee has appointed Adrian Hill as its new managing director. 
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Hancocks launches new bulk cluster

CONFECTIONERY supplier Hancocks has a new bulk product – Kingsway Chocolate Clusters in 2kg boxes. Flavours are: White Chocolate and Coconut Macaroon; Milk Chocolate Muesli;...
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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...
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Caramilk buttons up for spring

Cadbury Caramilk is available in a new hanging bag format from this month.

Shoppers rush to sugar but still want choc value

Three retailers will contest the Confectionery Retailer of the Year award category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2013. We spoke to one shortlisted entrant,...
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Mixing sweet and savoury

SNACK firm Pladis has extended its portfolio by bringing a brand new product to the UK and adding a new variety to an existing big seller brand

Mentos opens up to sharing

Perfetti Van Melle is set to grow the opportunity for confectionery sharing as the firm rolls out new Pouch Bags sharing packs across the Mentos brand.
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Protecting people and the planet

Ferrero has confirmed its commitment to making the palm oil industry good both for people and for nature, with the publication of its new Palm Oil Charter.
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Bazooka Candy rolls into the mallows category

Children's confectionery firm Bazooka Candy Brands has entered into the marshmallow category for the first time with new Juicy Drop Mallows.

Bonds bags more

Confectionery supplier says product developments bring impulse benefits FORECOURT stores will become ever more important to fuel retailers as margins on fuel itself become tighter....