Swizzels’ sweet selection

FAMILY celebrations are at the heart of Swizzels festive range for Christmas 2021.
Promotional image for the launch of Flyers Cherry liquorice straws.

Flyers loads in Cherry to liquorice range

Liquorice confectionery producers Flyers has added a new tangy Cherry flavour to its range, aiming to build on the demand for sour sweet options.
Pack shots of Poppets Poppeggs 80g packs.

Poppets rolls out Poppeggs Easter NPD

Chocolate brand Poppets has entered into the Easter confectionery category for 2026 with the launch of its Poppeggs chocolate sweets.

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...
Pack shots of Opal Fruits sharing bags.

Opal Fruits back in stores for a limited time

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has brought back Opal Fruits for a limited time as the firm aims to drive sales with some 90s nostalgia.

Some new singles on the market

Following the successful launch of its sharing sized bars, Mackie’s has elected to roll out all four flavours from its chocolate range in the new smaller format .

Value a key footfall driver

PANDEMIC fallout has tightened budgets for many consumers, making value for money more important than ever.
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.

Wham flits to Candyland

TANGERINE Confectionery has created a new umbrella brand, Candyland, to consolidate its sugar confectionery portfolio, which includes Wham and Dib-Dab. Candyland’s first move is a...

Standing up for sweets

CONFECTIONERY company Hancocks has launched a new stand for its Kingsway pick & mix range. It features side graphics as well as a header and...
Starburst & Skittles new products

A sweet success in the new year

Make sure your confectionery offering shines in 2020 with this guidance from Mars Wrigley and Mondelez
Bags of sweets

Bags of attention for sharing packs

Larger formats and sugar free are soaring
Tic Tac Coca Cola

Collaborating with cola

Ferrero has joined forces with Coca-Cola for the launch of a limited edition Tic Tac flavour
Drumstick chocolate

A twist on a classic treat

Chocolate has been booming during the pandemic – and Derbyshire-based confectioner maker Swizzels has been tapping into demand by bringing a classic brand into the category.

A gift that can hit the sweet spot

Customers looking to hit the sweet spot with the right gift this Christmas can now turn to Millar confectionery

Adventurous consumers trading up

Longer lead times and consumers’ willingness to try new products during the festive season increases the number of Christmas products every year according to...