Despicable new eggs

CONFECTIONERY brand Kinder is partnering with Universal’s latest summer blockbuster – Despicable Me 3.   The new Kinder Surprise eggs – containing Minion characters among...
Promotional image for the launch of Flyers Cherry liquorice straws.

Flyers loads in Cherry to liquorice range

Liquorice confectionery producers Flyers has added a new tangy Cherry flavour to its range, aiming to build on the demand for sour sweet options.

Healthy thinking to push snack sales

Mondelez reckons health still has a part to play CONSUMERS have been placing more emphasis on health when shopping and Mondelez International reckons this is...

Taking home the bronze

HAMES Chocolates has hammered out some new additions to its Bronze Chocolate brand with Hames Bronze Chocolate and Truffle Boxes.
Ferrero Rocher and Celebrations packs

Boxing clever for the big day

Boxing clever for the big day

Is #candysalad the next TikTok trend?

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks reckons the new TikTok social media trend #candysalads is a prime one for c-store retailers to make the most out of.
Werther's original packs

Eye-catching confectionery

WITH so many confectionery sales in convenience stores coming from impulse sales, merchandising is crucial
Kinder Bueno Dark

Bueno returns from the dark

KINDER Bueno Dark returned to store shelves in February following an appearance last year. Levi Boorer, customer development director for Ferrero UK & Ireland...
A packet of M&Ms Minis Party Size sits on a cinema seat with a popcorn box, juice cups, cinema tickets and 3D glasses around it.

M&Ms goes big on fun in new Minis launch

Mars Wrigley is set to roll out its new M&M's Minis range in the UK this July, following successful launch for the product in the States.

Wham flits to Candyland

TANGERINE Confectionery has created a new umbrella brand, Candyland, to consolidate its sugar confectionery portfolio, which includes Wham and Dib-Dab. Candyland’s first move is a...

Big and on trend

SHARING is one of the reasons confectionery has continued to show its strength in the past year with an increase in sales of 0.6%...

Grand entrance

FERRERO Rocher fans now have an opportunity to “go large”. Ferrero is rolling out its Grand Rocher. It has a hazelnut and chocolate outer...
vegan fizzy fish jellies

Reeling in the vegans

AVAILABILITY of vegan alternatives continues to expand and those following plant-based diets are spoilt for choice when compared to just a few years ago.
Retailers can appeal to youth gifting missions with a strong range of TV-licensed confectionery.

Confectionery gifting options for youngsters

Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.
A pack of M&M's Minis Cookies sit on top of a yellow background with the cookies around the pack.

Add in colour with new M&M’s Minis Cookies

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats are set to bring more younger shoppers to the cookie aisle with the launch of its new Cookies with Chocolate M&M's Minis.

New retro product for Bonds

BONDS Confectionery has added a new product, Sherbet Straws, to its retro-themed portfolio. The 110g bags contain four flavours of sherbert: orange, lemon, cherry...