Japanese hit sweet is here
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has introduced top-selling Japanese sweet Hi-Chew to its stores in the UK in time for Christmas following a successful trial
Blocks away
CHOCOLATE. Is there anything it can’t do? It’s high in antioxidants, a natural anti-depressant, and contains theobromine, which kills the bacteria which cause tooth...
Tactics for selling Tic Tacs
Pocket confectionery is one of the most impulsive categories within confectionery, with seven out of ten purchases being unplanned, says Levi Boorer, customer development...
Boxing up generation gap
Among its Christmas chocolate selection this year, Nestle will be offering an extended After Eight range. A spokesperson said: “After Eight is looking to...
Packaging with a twist
Portion control is the driving force behind the latest piece of packaging innovation from Mondelez.
Toffee Twins aim for big break
SET to be available for its first Christmas is the latest Toffee Twin pack launched by traditional toffee maker, Walker’s Nonsuch earlier this year.
The...
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...
No mountain high enough
Toblerone’s iconic triangles get festive
Mondelez goes nuts
Mondelez has launched a new fruit and nut snack brand – Cadbury Nuttier
Nestlé cracks open its Easter range for 2026
Confectionery giant Nestlé has cracked open its line-up for the Easter 2026 season with a wide array of new launches and returning favourites.
More minis to go for Mentos and Smint
Confectionary giant Perfetti Van Melle has introduced new formats for two of its most popular brands Mentos and Smint
Beat of the treats
Chocolate confectionery maintains steady growth as sharing sizes, big nights in and new product initiatives keep consumers coming back
TREAT categories of all types may...
Let it snow
THE Christmas design on Lees mini snowballs boosts seasonal sales, said Bert Croll, sales director of Lees of Scotland.
“We always see a strong and...
Sweet that’s trick or treat
Jelly Belly is intent on confusing consumers again with the launch of the fifth edition of its BeanBoozled Collection .
Promotion designed to nail it
KINDER Bueno has launched a new promotion with Nails Inc, intended to attract female consumers aged between 25 and 34.
An on-pack offer gives shoppers...
Premium choice – Divine’s Easter and spring range
CHOCOLATE brand Divine’s Easter and spring range includes a selection of eggs of different sizes and novelty products.
For 2013, there are two luxury...
