Chocs away

Want a quick way to remember the essentials of chocolate confectionery merchandising? Think of the three Vs! CHOCOLATE confectionery is one of the key product...
Pack shots of Hershey's and Reese's Easter range including Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Egg, Reese's Peanut Butter Egg and Reese's Spring Sprinkles Big Cup King Size.

Reese’s unveils new Easter peanut butter range

American chocolate firm The Hershey Company has unveiled a tranche of NPD for both the Reese's and Hershey's brands for the upcoming Easter season.
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Surprises in store this Christmas

FERRERO is expanding its Kinder gifting range this Christmas by introducing Kinder Mini Mix 79g selection pack (RRP £2.49). The array of Kinder treats...
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...
Fruitella Jelly Foams

Another year for low and no

SUGAR free is where retailers’ minds need to be when it comes to confectionery
More than half of women said they often buy chocolate on impulse.

What do we think about chocolate?

Women lead on impulse purchases, multipacks and Fairtrade and have more concerns about fat content. Men are more likely to snack on chocolate and...

Seeking a new Milk Tray man

And all because the lady loves... Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International has begun a nationwide search to find the next Milk Tray Man. Kicking off with...
A pack of Kind Milk & White Chocolate Nut Bar stands in the background with a single bar of it in front of the pack.

Kind launches first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar

Nut snacking brand Kind has introduced its first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar to offer a more indulgent bar to expand on its core portfolio.

Sharing in lower sugar

Bagged confectionery has been an undeniable success story, with bags growing by £12m in the last year .

Reduced plastic packs coming soon

Mars Wrigley has stepped up its sustainable packaging programme, with narrower packs set to roll out in April
Pack of Milkybar Rowntree Jelly & Ice Cream sweets sits on a wooden table with the sweets around the packet.

Nestlé combines Milkybar and Rowntree’s in new confectionery

Nestlé Confectionery has rolled out a new dessert inspired flavour combination with its new Milkybar Rowntree's Jelly & Ice Cream sharing bag of sweets.
Packs of Rowntree's Sour Watermelon Lollies, Fruit Pastille Lollies and Mango Lollies are lined up with the sweets bursting out of the bags with swishes of the juices. Each pack is against a representative colour ranging from pink, green and orange.

Rowntree’s launches new Lollies range inspired by frozen treats

Confectionery brand Rowntree's has brought its iconic Ice Lollies range to confectionery shelves with its new Rowntree's Lollies sweets trio.

Alternative range rolls out

BEL UK has rolled out its first range of plant-based alternatives to cheese with the launch of Nurishh.

Bags of potential for big sharing sales

TANGERINE Confectionery has re-imagined  some of its most popular brands as Softies. A spokesperson said: “The Softies range delivers the unique taste experience of Wham,...
New Mars Wrigley products

Novelty will not wear off

Mars Wrigley is ready for the final push towards Easter, with expanded distribution for some novelty treats and a host of classic shell eggs.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Advent Calendars.

Chupa Chups counts down with new Advent Calendar

Confectionery brand Chupa Chups has unveiled its new advent calendar, complete with 24 daily surprises throughout the advent season.