Tropical blast from Bazooka Candy
Bazooka Candy Brands reckons it will be able to drive up sales from kids with the launch of its new Tropical Juicy Drop Blasts fruity sour candies.
Say ‘chai’ to green tea mints
US brand Sencha Naturals is launching in the UK with its range of Green Tea Leaf Mints, which are designed to combat bad breath...
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.
High iQ in the mood
STIRLING based iQ Chocolate won the Most Innovative Product category at the Forth Valley Chamber Business Awards 2015.
The manufacturer says its iQ Chocolate is...
Need to know for sales to grow
If you want to thrive in retail then its crucial to keep an eye on trends – particularly when it comes to the big hitting categories like confectionery.
Chocs prove a treat for parents and youngsters
CADBURY brand owner Mondelez International says its Cadbury confectionery portfolio specialises in products that are ideal for parents who want to buy sweet...
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.
Festive chocs on the rise
CHRISTMAS chocolate saw sales value rise 5.3% in 2013 said Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International as it launched its festive range for this year.
Consumers...
Branching out into biscuits
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats (MCD&T) has brought the Galaxy brand into the biscuit category.
Hill is in
WALKER’S Nonsuch Toffee has appointed Adrian Hill as its new managing director.Â
Chocolate gifts all wrapped up for Mars Wrigley
Gifting remains the biggest shopper ritual of the festive period and Mars Wrigley says it has pulled out all the stops with its chocolate selection this Christmas.
Softer gummies based on Fluffies
BAZOOKA Candy Brands has added Fluffies foam gummies to its Moshi Monster range. The softer gummies, based on the Fluffies family of Moshlings, are...
You caramel be serious about Terry’s new Chocolate Ball!
Terry’s caramel be serious with its new Chocolate Caramel Ball
New look for singles
Following a packaging makeover for its range at the start of 2021, Cadbury is now putting its single bars into fresh new look packs.
Airwaves chewing gum brings a kick to the senses with new campaign
Chewing gum brand Airwaves is set to bring a kick to consumers' sense with its new OOH campaign, highlighting the brand's intense menthol kick it is known for.
Bags of choice for every taste
Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.
