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NPD fuelling confectionery growth

RESEARCH firm Key Note’s recent report, Confectionery 2014, identifies NPD as the driving force in confectionery growth. The researcher says that as raw material prices...
Pack shots of Reese's Dipped Peanuts 176g bag and 68g £1.35 PMP bag.

Reese’s expands on sharing range with Dipped Peanuts

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has expanded on its range of shareable treats with the roll out of its new Reese's Dipped Peanuts.
Pack shots of PEZ dispensers including Lilo & Stitch and Minecraft heads of characters from the franchises. (From left to right) Stitch, Angel, Creeper and Steve.

Hancocks stocks up on new film PEZ dispensers

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has rolled out a new range of PEZ dispensers featuring characters from iconic brands Lilo & Stitch, Minecraft and Hello Kitty.
The three new SKUs from American confectionery brand that have been released for Halloween.

Reese’s launches Halloween competition

American confectionery brand Reese's is aiming to get UK shoppers into the spirit of the Halloween season with an interactive competition and three new SKUs.

Cadbury goes vegan

MONDELEZ has launched a vegan friendly plant-based range under its Cadbury brand.
Haribo

Jellies set for summer frenzies

PINK passionfruit flavoured fried egg is just one of the combinations in the latest Haribo limited-edition packs. Starmix and Tangfastics have both been given Frenzy...
Matthew and Cathy Stephenson, owners of Sweet Dreams Ltd.

Living the dream with expansion

OUTPUT is set to rise drastically at Sweetdreams Ltd thanks to a £500,000 investment in the UK-based chocolatier business
Pack shots of Bebeto You Melt My Heart sweets in a bag as well as a tub.

Bebeto rolls out Heart shaped sweets for Valentine’s

Turkish confectioner Kervan Gida has launched a heartfelt innovation for its Bebeto confectionery range with the brand's first Valentine's sweets.

Over the Moo launches crowdfund project

Plant-based ice cream bites brand Over the Moo has launched a new crowd funding campaign in a bid to expand the brand's presence across the UK market.

M&Ms join the caramel market

Limited edition packs are launched

Galaxy boldy goes to a new look – revival of its classic strap-line

GALAXY has a new look to accompany the revival of its classic strap-line: “why have cotton when you can have silk?” On August 11...
Toblerone

No mountain high enough

Toblerone’s iconic triangles get festive
Princess Mallows Seasonal Box

Mallow makeover fit for a princess

RETRO sweets brand Tangerine Confectionery has given its Princess Mallows a packaging makeover
Flower & White’s new meringue bars are available in two flavours, Raspberry or Chocolate. Both bars are naturally gluten free, and contain no artificial colours.

Low calorie indulgence

Raising the bar with meringue
Ricola Herbal Caramel

Something sweet from the Swiss

SOME sweet Swiss flavour is what Ricola hoped to offer UK consumers with its latest launch
Packs of KitKat sharing bars sit on a wooden tray including KitKat Hazelnut, KitKat Double Chocolate and KitKat Salted Caramel.

KitKat invites consumers to Share in a break

Chocolate wafer bar brand KitKat is encouraging consumers to "break better" with its launch of KitKat Sharing Bars, ideal for sharing during gatherings.