Halls XS

Mini mints from Mondelez

Mondelez International has launched Halls XS in a mini size. The mini sweets are available in lemon and peppermint flavours and are packed in a...

Chocolate – spirit of the ‘new special’, taste, appeal and sharing

The trend is well-documented, to save money people are having a night in instead of a night on the tiles. And whether they’re entertaining...
Pack shots of Bonds of London sweets with an on-pack call out for the Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir charity on packs. Variants includes Lemon Sherbets, Rhubarb & Custards, Butter Mintoes and Pear Drops.

World of Sweets teams up with Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir

World of Sweets has marked the 130th anniversary of Bonds of London with its new share bags in partnership with Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir.

Copacabana in a bag

MARS Chocolate UK is going nuts for Brazil this summer after launching a Peanut M&M’s campaign to celebrate the South American country’s party spirit...
Confectionery on shelves

Behind the sugar rush

Considering the reasons for store visits could be key to success
Packs of KitKat Sharing Bars Brownie and Milk Chocolate flavour sit on a wooden tray.

KitKat expands sharing bar range with two new flavours

Chocolate bar brand KitKat has introduced two new flavours to its sharing bar range with the additions of a new Brownie variant as well as a Milk Chocolate bar.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Advent Calendars.

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.
A pack of Kind Milk & White Chocolate Nut Bar stands in the background with a single bar of it in front of the pack.

Kind launches first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar

Nut snacking brand Kind has introduced its first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar to offer a more indulgent bar to expand on its core portfolio.

M&Ms join the caramel market

Limited edition packs are launched
Jelly Belly pet gator range

Sugar treats packing real bite

JELLY bean giant Jelly Belly has launched a new range with some serious bite in the UK
Mentos Pure Fresh Gum Strawberry tub and duo pack are standing on a red platform with cut up strawberries around them with a pink background.

Mentos Gum rolls out a new Strawberry flavour to appeal to shoppers

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has rolled out a new Strawberry flavour to its Mentos Pure Fresh Gum range to appeal to young shoppers.
The Ilchester Cheese festive selection and Wensleydale with Spiced Fruits.

Market news | Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain, Capri-Sun

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales – this time from Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain and Capri-Sun.
Cadbury caramilk buttons

Caramilk buttons up for spring

Cadbury Caramilk is available in a new hanging bag format from this month.
Pack shots of Cadbury Top Deck chocolate bars.

Cadbury Top Deck is back on shelves

Carrying on its 200th anniversary celebrations, Cadbury has relaunched its Top Deck variant, which first hit store shelves in 1993.

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.
Point of sale materials prompt purchases says Mars Chocolate. More than a third of confectionery impulse purchases are made after shoppers see a brand’s presence in store and half of confectionery shoppers are influenced at the fixture.

Sweet addition

Encouraging impulse purchases among c-store customers is one of the most effective ways of increasing a store’s revenue and profit. Today we look at...