More than half of women said they often buy chocolate on impulse.

What do we think about chocolate?

Women lead on impulse purchases, multipacks and Fairtrade and have more concerns about fat content. Men are more likely to snack on chocolate and...
Sugar free options and vegan snacks

Future is bright for healthy alternatives

Health was high on the agenda for many consumers before the pandemic hit, and Covid has only served to increase the importance of healthier options in the minds of many.

Growth in the bag

Sales of bagged sweets are soaring. Are you getting your share of sharing sizes? BAGS of sweets have certainly moved on from the quarters of...
Push chocolate bars

Pushing a new look

PUSH Chocolate has launched a new Low Sugar Buttons variant, following an overhaul of the vegan-friendly brand.

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...
Variety packs of Swizzels sweets in an array of colours.

Drop happier memories in baskets with Swizzels

Tempt consumers with a sweet tooth to pick up on retro confectionery delights as Swizzels reckons the drive for sweet nostalgia remains a key consideration.
Easter eggs

A facelift for Ferrero packs

Ferrero has revamped its Easter range, rolling out new looks across its brands and introducing more sustainable packaging.

Adventageous calendar growth

Ferrero festive favourites back for 2018

Tradition hits the spot

NISHA Enterprise has been touting the success of its range of traditional sweets following the launch of its Millar Smooth Butterscotch. Sunny Pahuja, managing director...
Pack shots of Spar 1kg Pick 'N' Mix bags including the Jelly Mix and the Fizzy Mix.

Spar launches new 1kg Pick ‘N’ Mix sweets

New Pick 'N' Mix confectionery bags have rolled out to select Spar stores across Scotland, England and Wales, offering consumers a nostalgic sweet hit.

Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats

Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
A person holds an Aero Peppermint Sharing Bar against a green background with a green bow on top of the bar.

Aero unwraps the gifting opportunity in new bar

Nestlé Confectionery has added in a breath of minty fresh air to the chocolate gifting opportunity with the launch of Aero Peppermint Gifting Bars.
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Christmas comes to the crunch

Brands giant Mondelez International broke new ground when it brought the best of confectionery and biscuits together – blending Cadbury Dairy Milk with the...
Pack shots of Fruit-tella Curiosities In the Garden and Out at Night.

Fruit-tella sparks Curiosities with new Jellies sweets

Fruit-tella has expanded on its Curiosities Jellies range with two new variants In the Garden as Out at Night to appeal to families and children.
Bond just desserts

Shaking it up with pick-n-mix

CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has expanded its pre-packed pick-and-mix range Bonds Shaker Cup with the addition of two new products.
A bar of Aero Coconut Sharing is above halved pieces of the chocolate bar that have been stacked on top of each other against a pink background.

Aero Coconut sharing chocolate bar rolls out across retail

Confectionery firm Nestlé has expanded on its range of sharing options with the launch of its new limited edition Aero Coconut 90g sharing bar.