cadbury halloween sweets

Halloween rituals return

Mondelez unveils seasonal lineup of haunting Halloween confectionery

Classic bar gets indulgent twist

MARS Chocolate UK has announced a new variation to the original Mars bar. Combining chocolate nougat with dark caramel, Mars Choc Brownie aims to put...
Keto hero chocolate bar

Diet bars hit the UK

CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Chocobel has launched a chocolate bar aimed at consumers following a Keto diet.
six pack of mrs crimbles gluten free macaroons

Gluten-free macaroons are on trend for flavour

Gluten-free bakery brand Mrs Crimble’s has launched Caramel Macaroons in a six pack.
confectionery

Year of flavour – Latest from chocolatiers

FOR chocolate confectionery this year will be all about flavour, says ethical chocolate company Madecasse. Founded in 2008 the company produces single-origin chocolate bars made...

The dark side

MADAGASCAN bean-to-bar chocolate company Madecasse has extended its range with a new 100% Cocoa variant. The new bar is a blend of pure ancient...
A pack of Gnaw Easter Happy Easter Eggs-travaganza stands upright on a table with a blurred out background.

No hollow message from Gnaw this Easter

Quality chocolate deserves a quality snap, says choc firm PREMIUM chocolate firm Gnaw has taken a stand this Easter with its range of "reassuringly chunky"...

Trebor unveils fresh new pack design

Trebor has unleashed a rejuvenated pack design. The brand’s red star mark has become the heart of the new identity using tonal colours on each...
Fruittella

Curious new launch

Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) brand Fruittella has expanded into the jelly category for the first time.

New snacks popping up

SUMMER may still be in full swing, but Halloween is already on the mind of confectionary companies.

Spring into boxed sales boosts

WE’RE now smack bang in the middle of one the most important periods of  the year for boxed chocolate sales, says chocolate confectionery producer...
Swizzels reported a rise in sales for its vegan Variety Range during Veganuary 2023.

Sweet treats for Veganuary and beyond

Sweet treats brands Swizzels and Lazy Day Foods have been highlighting their vegan options that are available for Veganuary and beyond.

Bobby’s Mega Sour Spray Can shake up sweets

Bobby's new Mega Sour Spray Can is set to shake up the sweets aisle with a unique two-in-one flavour offer that capitalises on trending consumer flavours.

A taste of the traditional

When it comes to trends in sugar confectionery, well-established brands continue to be key to the category, according to Gillian Clarke, senior brand manager...

Swizzels gets in the Halloween spirit

Halloween brings retailers the chance to drive up some store profits through confectionery and Swizzels aims to support store owners in treats with no tricks.

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...