Rebrand signals global approach

HANCOCKS and Bonds of London owner IB Group has rebranded as World of Sweets.
two can of KP salted peanuts

Consumers go nuts for festive snacks

With the crisps, snacks and nuts category remaining a popular one, KP Snacks reckons upcoming Christmas celebrations will provide ample opportunity to push these sales further.
Candyland

Sour power – Candyland launches bon bons

TANGERINE Confectionery brand Candyland has launched a sour raspberry flavour bon bon sweet. The company says tangy tasting treats are popular at the moment. It...

Kit Kat recalls Chunky Specials

CONFECTIONERY firm Nestlé has launched a voluntary recall of special versions of one of its biggest brands, Kit Kat. Four Kit Kat Chunky special...

Scoring with chocolate

Cadbury has joined forces with some of the UK’s biggest football clubs for the return of its ‘Match & Win’ promotion
Pack shots of confectionery products to illustrate Bobby's Sweets trial box.

Bobby’s expands delivery service for retailers with new Brand Box

Confectionery distributor Bobby's has expanded on its delivery service for retailers with the new Bobby's Brand Box, offering a more convenient option.

Boxing up generation gap

Among its Christmas chocolate selection this year, Nestle will be offering an extended After Eight range. A spokesperson said: “After Eight is looking to...

Bag options for launch lines

THE pouch format is now so popular that new confectionery varieties are being introduced as count lines and sharing bags at the same time....

Golden opportunity in Asian festivals

Ferrero encourages retailers to make more of Diwali

Reduced sugar can bring sales

FRESH from kick-starting the year with the launch of sugar free and reduced-sugar variants of Fruittella, Mark Roberts of Perfetti Van Melle has suggested...

Planning for festive impulse

LAST-minute shoppers will be targeted by this year’s Christmas impulse confectionery range from Spar brand. Brand director Susan Darbyshire said: “The Christmas confectionery market has...
Chocolate

The three roads to festive turnover

SMALL treats the consumer can feel content to buy for themselves at a fun time of year, chocolate and sugar confectionery items in boxes...
Ferrero Rocher and Celebrations packs

Boxing clever for the big day

Boxing clever for the big day
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.

Be an extremist… with an eye on value

Confectionery is a category that’s seen major developments in recent years. But what are sweet lovers looking for now? Are gums and jellies still...

Freddo faces up for fun – five face expressions for every occasion

CADBURY’S frog-based children’s brand, Freddo, is ready to face the future Freddo Faces, described by brand owner Mondelez International as a new fun...