Jolly Rancher sweets are laid out against a black background.

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.

A record year for chocolate farmer

Mackie’s of Scotland sold enough bars in 2019 to stretch from Glasgow to Edinburgh and back
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Let it snow

THE Christmas design on Lees mini snowballs boosts seasonal sales, said Bert Croll, sales director of Lees of Scotland. “We always see a strong and...

Sour Patch Kids Heads & Bodies

SOUR Patch Kids Heads & Bodies is Maynard’s contribution to the Halloween season. The orange and blackcurrant pieces have the same sour-then-sweet taste as...
Bags of sweets

Bags of attention for sharing packs

Larger formats and sugar free are soaring
Pack shots of Sour Patch Kids Strawberry.

Sour Patch Kids sweetens the deal in new Strawberry flavour

Mondelēz International has strengthened its line-up for the Sour Patch Kids brand with the introduction of a new Strawberry variant.
Walker's Nonsuch has catered to rising demands from its customers with its NPD.

Walker’s Nonsuch classics remain unchanged

As prices continue to rise and shrinkflation takes hold, consumers will look to brands that stick with their classic offerings, reckons Walker's Nonsuch.
The latest NPD from Mondelez sees the chocolate giant bring its Cadbury and Oreo brands together again in two new formats.

Seeking the perfect match

Mondelez lays out NPD strategy for 2018
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Special tin for Christmas

Big Bear Confectionery has created a series of special products to help retailers maximise their return from the festive season
Point of sale materials prompt purchases says Mars Chocolate. More than a third of confectionery impulse purchases are made after shoppers see a brand’s presence in store and half of confectionery shoppers are influenced at the fixture.

Sweet addition

Encouraging impulse purchases among c-store customers is one of the most effective ways of increasing a store’s revenue and profit. Today we look at...

Losing sugar gaining sales

WITH an increasing number of consumers looking for healthy additions to their daily oral care routine, sugar-free gum is currently driving growth within the...
Aero

White bubbles … for a limited time

BUBBLE chocolate brand Aero has introduced a white vanilla flavour to its range of bars. The brand had fans voting for their favourite flavour after...
Stockleys Heritage Jars stand in a line against a tourist-themed background.

Stockleys broadens gifting options with Heritage Jars

Traditional confectionery manufacturer Stockley's has unveiled its new Heritage Jars range in a bid to tap into the gifting opportunity.
Pack shots of Opal Fruits sharing bags.

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.
Nestlé Confectionery Easter 2025 line-up featuring Nestlé KitKat Crunchy Choc Brownie Egg, KitKat Mini Eggs, Rowntree's Jelly-tastic Mini Egg Bar, Aero Melts Neapolitan Ice Cream Egg, Milkybar Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream Egg, Milkybar Mini Eggs Bar and KitKat Bunny Easter Pouch.

Nestlé unveils its Easter line-up for 2025

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a host of new treats for the Easter season this year, complete with new additions and returning fan favourites.
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Kurkure asian-inspired snacks boost sales

Asian-inspired snacks Kurkure see a boost in sales during special occasions, data shows.