Pack shots of Mentos Gum Duo packs with Tropical and Cherry flavours.

Mentos doubles on gum in new packs

Perfetti Van Melle has launched a new Duo Pack format across Mentos Gum, aiming to drive up sales of the brand further here in the UK.

Promo to chew over

CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has introduced a money-saving deal on its Kingsway brand of pick and mix sweets, running until 31 March. Retailers who take...

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.

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...

Perfetti Van Melle has a sweet match for missions

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has recommended retailers to keep the sweets section well varied to help match different shopper missions.
Christmas

It comes once a year … when does it start?

The festive season is round the corner and it’s one of the biggest times of the year for confectionery. Some suppliers say begin early...

Value conquers guilt

LOW prices help diminishing snack-related guilt for consumers who buy confectionery on the run according to biscuits, cakes and sweets manufacturer Lees of Scotland. Sales...
Spar own brand ice cream cones confectionery

Spar own brand on the rise

Following a reported 3% rise in sugar confectionery sales, Spar Brand has released a range of six new sweets.

A piece of the action – Reese’s seeking further growth

AMERICAN chocolate and confectionery brand Reese’s is extending its reach in the UK. The brand – the third largest chocolate brand in the world...

Raising the bar

Chocolate comes in an almost bewildering and widening range of shapes and forms, and in a variety of pack styles and sizes. But...
Mackie's new chocolate packs

Scottish chocolate is gaining ground

Mackie's is set to roll out new packaging across its chocolate range. The move comes as the Scottish firm reports sales growth figures that outperform total category growth.
A pack of Stockley's Lemon Meringue hard-bolied sweets is tipped out over a pink background with the sweets spilling out.

Stockley’s takes on a dessert classic with Lemon Meringue sweets

Confectionery brand Stockley's has embraced the demand for nostalgic flavours in confectionery with its new Lemon Meringue sweets.
Haribo Starmix advert

Haribo ad unleashes inner child

HARIBO is back on TV with its ‘Kids’ Voices’ campaign.
Pack shots of Reese's Fast Break bars.

Reese’s expands range with new Fast Break bar

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has expanded its UK selection with the launch of its Fast Break bars to the market for the first time.
Turkish Delight

Being bold with Turkish Delight

UK consumers are getting increasingly adventurous in their Turkish Delight selections, according to confectionery brand Hazer Baba.
Jelly Belly pet gator range

Sugar treats packing real bite

JELLY bean giant Jelly Belly has launched a new range with some serious bite in the UK