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...

Mrs Tilly’s flies the flag

Scottish confectioner Mrs Tilly's has been highlighting its growth plans to further its presence across the convenience sector and build up its range.

50 years of chew

CHEWITS celebrates a half century of trading in 2015 and is launching a blackcurrant retro pack to celebrate. A spokesperson said: “It is consumers’ repeat...
Pack shots of Bonds of London Vickyu McClure's Our Dementia Choir Watermelon Slices and Soft Sherbety Lemons.

World of Sweets expands Bonds of London charity range

Confectionery distributor World of Sweets has introduced two new products to its Bonds of London Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir range.

Sharing in lower sugar

Bagged confectionery has been an undeniable success story, with bags growing by £12m in the last year .

It’s all systems go at Mondelez

Chocolate giant refuses to stand still with flurry of NPD .

Bells ring out for chocolate

CHOCOLATE and Christmas go hand-in-hand and Ritter Sport reckons it has just the range for stockings this year.
Pack shots of Bebeto Freeze Crunchy Strawberry Hearts and Bebeto Fizzy Heart Pops.

Bebeto unveils heartwarming Valentine’s sweets

Halal confectionery brand Bebeto has unveiled its new launches for Valentine's Day 2026 to provide consumers with unique treats for loved ones this year.

Chupa Chups moves into jellies with new sweets

Global confectionery brand Chupa Chups has made a bold new step into the jellies market with the launch of its new Laces and Belts ranges.
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks announces next Sweetest Day event

UK confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced the next date for its in-store and online Sweetest Day event, offering retailers a trance of deals.

Bangers and cash

NESTLE Confectionery’s 2015 promotional activity for its Rowntree’s Randoms brand has begun with a ‘bang’. As part of a new campaign, lucky shoppers who find...
Meringes

Meringue right for Christmas

PREMIUM confectionery brand Flower & White has unveiled festive additions to its range ahead of Christmas 2018.
Maynard Bassetts wine gums reduced sugar

Another lower sugar release

Wine Gums are the latest brand to get a low-sugar makeover, with parent firm Mondelez releasing a new variant that contains 30% less sugar.
Cadbury dairy milk 30% less sugar

Put your faith in the tablets

What do the tech industry and the UK chocolate category have in common? A love affair with tablet formats, according to some of the latest category data, which points to continued growth for larger packs of chocolate.
Goody Good Stuff sweets are now available as part of a multibag for wholesalers and independent retailers, which includes Summer Peaches and Cola Breeze flavours.

No sour grapes as kids mix it up

WHEN kids shop for sweets, many are drawn to products that are colourful and interesting. And while some are attracted to extreme flavours, children have...
Ricola Herbal Caramel

Something sweet from the Swiss

SOME sweet Swiss flavour is what Ricola hoped to offer UK consumers with its latest launch