Swizzels variety bags are packed full of old favourites such as Love Hearts, Parma Violets, Drumstick lollies and Refreshers chews.

Confectionery rules the big night in

With many consumers finding it hard to resist the demands of a sweet tooth for a night in, ensuring the aisle for all things sugary and sweet is well stocked is an absolute must to drive impulse purchases, reckons Swizzels.

World of Sweets covers the impulse shop

Novelty treats will be the way to go for Christmas confectionery shoppers this year says World of Sweets, with a chance to grab some impulse sales too.

Chocolate for breakfast

Chocolate brand Oreo is now available as a breakfast cereal

Standing up for sweets

DESIGNED specifically for modern c-stores, Rose Marketing says its new Candy Castle Crew floor stand can offer a retail return in excess of £600. Each...

New look for Dairy Milk

Cadbury Dairy Milk has a new look, complete with a refreshed Dairy Milk logo and pack design
packets of doisy and dam vegan sweets

Nurture Brands takes the natural approach

Vegan confectionery brand Doisy & Dam has joined the Nurture Brands range.

A piece of the action – Reese’s seeking further growth

AMERICAN chocolate and confectionery brand Reese’s is extending its reach in the UK. The brand – the third largest chocolate brand in the world...
Clear Cherry sweets

New flavours in demand

WHOLESALER Landmark is predicting demand for new flavours of confectionery this year

Striped cola

A new flavour has been added to Maoam Stripes. The new cola variety will join strawberry, apple, raspberry, orange and cherry in the bag. Brand manager...

Striking the sweet spots

SUGAR confectionery is said to remain in growth. And – at a time of food price deflation, constant promotion, price-marked packs and value-savvy consumers –...

Raising the bar

Chocolate comes in an almost bewildering and widening range of shapes and forms, and in a variety of pack styles and sizes. But...
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.

Alternative range rolls out

BEL UK has rolled out its first range of plant-based alternatives to cheese with the launch of Nurishh.
Green packets of new Doritos Pepperoni flavour

Doritos new pepperoni flavour perfect for sharing

A takeaway inspiration sits at the centre of Pepsico’s latest flavour for Doritos corn crisps as it introduces new Loaded Pepperoni Pizza.

The pound on your packet

DOES price remain vitally important to shoppers? The short answer appears to be yes, especially £1 prices. Bev Seymour, commercial manager of Chewits brand owner...
A bar of Refreshers Tropical lies on an orange floor and wall with sunglasses next to it and the shadow a palm tree behind it.

Swizzels celebrates 70 years of Refreshers with new Tropical flavour

British confectionery firm Swizzels has marked the 70th anniversary of its Refrehsers brand with the creation of the new Tropical Flavour Chew bar.