Not hanging for very long
Shoppers snapping up bagged confectionery at a rapid rate
Two brands become one
Nostalgia sweets names join forces and aim to meet demand from sweet-toothed grown-ups
TWO of the biggest names in what brands giant Mondelez International calls...
World of Sweets adds in fizzy solutions for novelty confections
Confectionery distribution firm World of Sweets has added two new lines from the Sweet Bandit range to its depots, offering more novelty sweets.
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...
Swizzels launches Day Out With The Kids promo packs
British confectionery brand Swizzels has unveiled a new on-pack promotion with Day Out With The Kids offering shoppers the chance to bag discounts on family days out.
Spring into boxed sales boosts
WE’RE now smack bang in the middle of one the most important periods of the year for boxed chocolate sales, says chocolate confectionery producer...
Chupa Chups counts down with new Advent Calendar
Confectionery brand Chupa Chups has unveiled its new advent calendar, complete with 24 daily surprises throughout the advent season.
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...
Mum’s the word – Haribo Throbs tube
HARIBO has been targeting spring occasions with its Heart Throbs tube, which features two 60g bags of themed jelly and foam pieces, designed, says...
Dark treats with a minty heart
CHOCOLATIER Elizabeth Shaw has launched a new dark chocolate which it is positioning as ideal for snacking on the go or as a treat.
The...
Capture the beat of the sweets
BIG names from music and television feature in the latest promotions by Wham owner Tangerine Confectionery.
The music-themed Sweet Beat competition will run from August...
Make an impact from the ground up
RETAILERS should use all the space around their displays to make the most of seasonal promotions
Mars Wrigley unveils new M&Ms Minis multipack for Halloween
Chocolate brand M&M's has expanded on its range in time for the Halloween season with the new M&M's Minis Funsize sharing bags.
World of Sweets bolsters range with Vimto Jazzies
UK confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has unveiled its latest addition to its Vimto sweets range with the new Vimto Jazzies.
Healthy thinking to push snack sales
Mondelez reckons health still has a part to play
CONSUMERS have been placing more emphasis on health when shopping and Mondelez International reckons this is...
Nestlé rolls out a trio of biscuit bar NPDs across KitKat and Blue Riband
Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a trio of innovation across its biscuit bar treats for the KitKat and Blue Riband brands.
