Sales sugar and spice
The only subcategory within confectionery that is growing is sugar confectionery, now worth £242m having grown by 3% in the last year, says Chewits.
Looking...
Nostalgia sucks
TASTES remembered from the playground are driving grown-ups towards vintage sweets says supplier Bonds. In response it has relaunched its old-school products, many...
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...
Cox & Co stirs in hot chocolate indulgence
Luxury dark chocolate brand Cox & Co. has unveiled a trio of treats with the launch of its vegan-suitable Hot Chocolate Spoons range.
Jolly Rancher products recalled by Food Standards Scotland
Local stores have been notified about illegal Jolly Rancher confectionery products that have made their way into the UK market.
Getting the price right for sweet sales
INNOVATIVE new products and marketing helped sugar confectionery grow sales by 0.7% last year according to Wrigley and it says it will follow the...
Mondelez backs bags
The firm’s communications manager talks us through bagged confectionery .
Layer up for Christmas
JENNY Wren has introduced its first-ever Christmas box
Slabs lead to sales success
Chocolate brand Thorntons has expanded its already extensive portfolio into a new format with the launch of a range of four premium tablets.
Nestlé launches range of bakery-inspired confectionery flavours
Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a new range of sharing bag bakery-inspired sweets across its Munchies, Milkybar and Aero chocolate brands.
Seeking a taste of something special
Premiumisation trend could be good for c-stores
CONFECTIONERY has been going through some changes, with reformulations and new product development to meet the demands of...
Revamped Millar adds new lines
LUXURY chocolate peanuts and raisins will be the next sweet treat to join the Millar revamped range of bagged confectionery.
Since buying the Millar...
Plant based is on the rise
FREE from sales are on the rise and convenience retailers could benefit from growing demand.
Smooth talking bags from Cadbury
MONDELEZ International aims to to smooth talk confectionery lovers with the latest in its eclairs range – Cadbury Eclairs Velvets.
It’s a soft version of...
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.
Swizzels matches Veganuary sweet demand
Swizzels has encouraged retailers to appeal to every consumer demand when it comes to Veganuary for this year, right across the entire store.
