Shoppers rush to sugar but still want choc value
Three retailers will contest the Confectionery Retailer of the Year award category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2013. We spoke to one shortlisted entrant,...
New products are vital for category
Berry flavours and on the go among trends
Mars Wrigley rolls out new Twix Hazelnut flavour
Mars Wrigley is set to entice more shoppers to the confectionery category across stores with its new Twix Hazelnut variant.
Promo to chew over
CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has introduced a money-saving deal on its Kingsway brand of pick and mix sweets, running until 31 March.
Retailers who take...
Tony’s Chocolonely unveils Popcorn Crunch bar
Ethical chocolate maker Tony's Chocolonely is rolling out a new Popcorn Crunch bar that it says combines favourite film snacks – chocolate and popcorn – in one chunky treat.
Another year for low and no
SUGAR free is where retailers’ minds need to be when it comes to confectionery
New surprises in store
KINDER Surprise, worth £62m, is aiming to bring some excitement to the kids confectionery category with its latest launch.
Cadbury FC returns with even more prizes for consumers
Consumer competition Cadbury FC has returned for 2025, complete with experience days to be won at participating football clubs for the winner and three friends.
KitKat accelerates the break with new Formula 1 chocolate car
Chocolate bar brand KitKat has unveiled its new Formula 1 Chocolate Car bars in the shape for a Formula 1 racing car in partnership with the motorsport.
Chocolate PMP push set to continue
CONFECTIONERY suppliers have been keen advocates of PMPs on a wide variety of countlines, sharing-sized products and other lines.
Towards the end of last year ...
Prizes on offer in summer push
During a summer of high profile sports contests, Squashies is having its own Squashathon.
Time to act on impulse?
Shopper Intelligence report highlights importance of price
Curious new launch
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) brand Fruittella has expanded into the jelly category for the first time.
Doritos new pepperoni flavour perfect for sharing
A takeaway inspiration sits at the centre of Pepsico’s latest flavour for Doritos corn crisps as it introduces new Loaded Pepperoni Pizza.
Maoam dancer ad returns
MAOAM has its dancing shoes on again, bringing its 2016 television campaign back to the small screen.
Walker’s NonSuch offers safe toffee gifting
Stoke-on-trent toffee brand Walker's NonSuch has encouraged retailers to stock up on gifting options without seasonal packs to support sales the whole year.
