Traditional treats move with times – J&A Ferguson’s
SWEETMAKER Golden Casket says its J&A Ferguson’s chocolates are “luxury treats” and are ideal for shoppers who are looking for something different to give...
Opal Fruits back in stores for a limited time
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has brought back Opal Fruits for a limited time as the firm aims to drive sales with some 90s nostalgia.
New flavours in demand
WHOLESALER Landmark is predicting demand for new flavours of confectionery this year
Grown up promotion
Music giveaway featured on sweet bags
Factory settings
DISPLAY is crucial to confectionery sales. That’s the thinking behind Mars’s latest initiative, the Chocolate Factory, a range of POS units that is being...
Success is in the bag
SWEET loving Britons spend £763m a year on candies according to figures from Perfetti Van Melle and it says children’s confectionery contributes £602m, making...
Get mysterious with Chupa Chups and its Stranger Things linkup
Get mysterious with Chupa Chups and its Stranger Things linkup
Casting a spell this Halloween
Halloween is big business for confectionery, and Perfetti Van Melle reckons it’s well-equipped to capitalise on this year’s spooky celebration.
Sweet, sure, steady
CONFECTIONERY is a mainstay of most c-stores’ product ranges and chocolate in all its variety of styles, types and sizes accounts for the majority...
Reese’s makes a frightful return for Halloween with a chance to win tickets to...
Reese's has unveiled its Halloween themed range for 2025 with a competition that gives shoppers the chance to win tickets to an exclusive screening of Scream 7.
Popcorn Kitchen pops Peter Pigs on the menu
Gourmet popping popcorn brand Popcorn Kitchen has rolled out its latest indulgent Kit with the new Peter Pigs, featuring Strawberry chocolate pig shapes.
Mondelez ready for spring push
Convenience retailers who get their range right can expect to crack on with strong confectionery sales this Easter, according to Mondelez International.
New Despicable Me and Disney Pez dispensers roll to World of Sweets
World of Sweets has urged retailers to stock up on its new Pez dispensers including its new Despicable Me range ahead of the new film's release.
PepsiCo and Swizzels competitions for retailers
Convenience retailers have got the chance to win cash as two well-known companies – PepsiCo and Swizzels – are running big competitions over the coming weeks.
Minions ready for Halloween
The mischievous Minions now appear on packs across Jelly Belly’s BeanBoozled range which makes use of a ‘trick or treat’ mechanic
Preparation breeds seasonal success
Confectionery still king at Halloween as shoppers stock up on seasonal treats early, ahead of a likely increase in children going door-to-door post Covid
