Display, range and embracing change
SUGAR confectionery is a core category in the convenience channel and therefore worthy of an extra bit of attention.
Swizzels’ sweet selection
FAMILY celebrations are at the heart of Swizzels festive range for Christmas 2021.
Swizzels celebrates
Classic brand still going strong at 90 years young
Driving interest in the classics
Mondelez has brought back an old favourite – Cadbury Dairy Milk Tiffin – as a permanent addition, in a move the firm hopes will drive excitement and growth.
Bags of choice for every taste
Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.
Magnum set to warm things up
Ice cream brand Magnum is releasing a luxury range ... without ice cream.
Brand owner Unilever has teamed up with speciality confectioner Kinnerton to create the...
Tunnock’s growth vision is un-wafer-ing
The Tunnock family have heavily invested in both the confectioner's staff and factory to help meet global demand, as Scottish Grocer discovered on a tour of the production plant.
Acting on impulse
Treats still the driving force behind strong impulse sales
EVERYONE likes a treat from time to time and there’s something satisfying about an indulgent spur-of-the-moment...
No hollow message from Gnaw this Easter
Quality chocolate deserves a quality snap, says choc firm
PREMIUM chocolate firm Gnaw has taken a stand this Easter with its range of "reassuringly chunky"...
Reese’s launches Halloween competition
American confectionery brand Reese's is aiming to get UK shoppers into the spirit of the Halloween season with an interactive competition and three new SKUs.
Coconut protein fix with Mars
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats is hoping to appeal to fitness conscious consumers with its latest branded protein launch.
Frighteningly good sweets
Swizzels is prepared for a spooktacular Halloween 2019.
Lindt captures Dubai chocolate trend with new Pistachio Easter Egg
Premium Swiss chocolate brand Lindt is set to capture the Dubai chocolate craze this season with its new Lindt Lindor Pistachio Easter Egg.
Free to be sweet
Fruitella has launched two completely sugar-free products, Fruit Foams and Fruit Gums.
Brand manager Matthew Navier said: “Data shows that 92% of consumers are actively...
Alpine gold
MONDELEZ has sparked a mountain gold rush, with the launch of a new limited edition Toblerone.
Boxing clever for the big day
Boxing clever for the big day
