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 ...
Kinder Bueno

Classic attractions – Kinder Bueno

KINDER Bueno had an exceptional year, outperforming the countlines category with 9% growth, says Levi Boorer, customer development director, with brand owner Ferrero. “This year’s...

Value a key footfall driver

PANDEMIC fallout has tightened budgets for many consumers, making value for money more important than ever.
Packs of Barratt Sweet Shop sweets including Fruit Salad, Wham and Flump with colour designs behind them that match the colours of the brands.

Barratt unveils rebrand across its Sweet Shop range

Confectionery brand Barratt Sweet Shop has unveiled a rebrand across the Wham, Fruit Salad and Flumps brand, complete with new launches.
Hi Chew

Japanese hit sweet is here

Costcutter Supermarkets Group has introduced top-selling Japanese sweet Hi-Chew to its stores in the UK in time for Christmas following a successful trial

Reduced plastic packs coming soon

Mars Wrigley has stepped up its sustainable packaging programme, with narrower packs set to roll out in April
Bebeto Berries

Fruit flavours are halal

CONSUMERS seeking something sweet to enjoy when breaking their Ramadan fast should look no further than Bebeto

Putting the bite on health

HEALTHY chocolate is a term that can be met with scepticism but manufacturer Elizabeth Shaw says people are eating chocolate more healthily through portion...
Meringes

Meringue right for Christmas

PREMIUM confectionery brand Flower & White has unveiled festive additions to its range ahead of Christmas 2018.
Packet of Tunnock's Teacakes 10 pack.

Tunnock’s teacakes are safe for take-off

The Royal Air Force has lifted the ban on the beloved Scottish treat Tunnock's teacakes from its flights after proving they no longer pose a risk to pilots.

Fair enough?

Study suggests shoppers may be ready to pay more for Fairtrade New research suggests almost half the population is willing to pay more for chocolate...
Pack shots of Spar 1kg Pick 'N' Mix bags including the Jelly Mix and the Fizzy Mix.

Spar launches new 1kg Pick ‘N’ Mix sweets

New Pick 'N' Mix confectionery bags have rolled out to select Spar stores across Scotland, England and Wales, offering consumers a nostalgic sweet hit.
Packs of Gnaw impulse chocolate bars are stacked on a countertop with a cafe scene in the background. Variants include Honeycomb + Caramel, Popcorn + Peanut, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Seville Orange.

GNAW chocolate brings a four-strong impulse range to the table

Artisanal chocolate brand GNAW has unveiled a new range of milk chocolate impulse bars as the brand aims to expand its presence across store floors.

Chips in the new block

THE £12m spend on the latest Galaxy variety made it the most visible chocolate bar outside of stores according to brand owner Mars Chocolate. Launched...
Cadbury darkmilk crunchy cocoa pieces

Created for a dark night in

New products join growing brand

Ethical cacao can add value

Scottish producer makes trip to Peru A SCOTTISH chocolate maker made his way to the mountains of Peru last month where he met with the...