A pack of Gnaw Salted Caramel Mocha Melts sits on a table with one of the melts broken open with caramel pouring out next to the box.

Velvet indulgence with Gnaw coffee solutions

Help consumers to stave off the bitter cold of January with an extra indulgent coffee option from Gnaw with its range of Mocha Melts.

Adapt to demand

New products planned to add excitement to sugar confectionery in 2016 as manufacturers react to consumer trends. SHOPPING habits are changing and retailers are having...

Better for you, better for sales

Perfetti Van Melle says it is crucial to offer a range of reduced sugar options .

Nestlé launches range of bakery-inspired confectionery flavours

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a new range of sharing bag bakery-inspired sweets across its Munchies, Milkybar and Aero chocolate brands.
Bazooka Candy Brands added Moshi Monsters Sour Gummies to its range earlier this year. Price-marked packs of Big Baby Pop and Juicy Drop Pop have also recently been introduced.

Kids sweets in value lead – Category growth

CHILDREN are impulsive when they’re buying confectionery, and they don’t necessarily plan their sweet shopping far in advance. And when they arrive at stores,...

Market News | Hooch, Sea Change, Skittles, Bebeto

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Value conquers guilt

LOW prices help diminishing snack-related guilt for consumers who buy confectionery on the run according to biscuits, cakes and sweets manufacturer Lees of Scotland. Sales...

Animal free indulgence

FLOWER & White has secured a major listing for its low calorie and plant-based chocolate bars, which can now be found in 107 Spar Scotland stores.
Proper corn flavours

Popping in for the night

Independent snack brand Proper has launched the Night-In popcorn range.
Pack shots of Twix & Friends Medium Selection Box and M&M's Crispy Milk Chocolate Santa Treat

Mars Wrigley unveils a Christmas duo

Mar Wrigley has unveiled two pieces of chocolate innovation in time for the festive season across its Twix and M&M's brands.
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Season is the ‘shining star’ for sweet treats

SPECIALIST confectionery wholesaler Hancocks considers Christmas to be the industry’s “shining star”. The company says its Christmas sales grew by 16% year on year in...
Pack shots of Reece's Christmas confectionery including Reese's DJ Santa Advent Calendar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Ultimate Selection Box, Peanut Butter Cups DJ Santa's Disco Lights and Reece's White DJ Santa's Disco Lights.

Reese’s unwraps its Christmas line up

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has unwrapped its line up for the festive season, complete with its new DJ Santa character on packs.

Say it with chocolate

Consumers are being encouraged to say it with confectionery as part of the latest campaign for Cadbury Roses
Mackie's chocolates

Premium pushing on in convenience

Premium chocolate has been performing well over the last year, according to Mackie’s of Scotland.
football boot and a bar of dairy milk

Competition kick off

Mondelez International hopes to hit the back of the net again with the return of its Cadbury FC Win a Day in Their Boots competition.

A big focus backed by TV spend

CONFECTIONERY giant Ferrero plans to turn the spotlight onto its Raffaello brand this year, with the firm announcing it intends to place a “big...