Matthew and Cathy Stephenson, owners of Sweet Dreams Ltd.

Living the dream with expansion

OUTPUT is set to rise drastically at Sweetdreams Ltd thanks to a £500,000 investment in the UK-based chocolatier business

Pop goes the gingerbread

AS covered in more depth last month, the big players in confectionery have again launched limited-edition packs and products for Christmas. Tangerine Confectionery has ...
Chewits, Chewmix, Cloetta UK, easter, confectionery, chocolate, Valentine’s Day, Love Hearts Squashies,

It’s not all about chocolate

LOVE Hearts has been updated with modern messages such as ‘#selfie’ and ‘tweet me’ added to the heart-shaped sweets. Swizzles, the manufacturer of the brand,...
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.

Putting the bite on health

HEALTHY chocolate is a term that can be met with scepticism but manufacturer Elizabeth Shaw says people are eating chocolate more healthily through portion...

Cadbury offers shoppers More

Mondelēz International is out to pack more into the Cadury Dairy Milk offer with the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk & More, offering consumers a nuttier option.

Chocs away

Want a quick way to remember the essentials of chocolate confectionery merchandising? Think of the three Vs! CHOCOLATE confectionery is one of the key product...

Timing vital at Christmas

We know that confectionery is important to Christmas sales, particularly in convenience stores, but how can retailers make the best of the seasonal opportunities? The...

Big brand push mixes up and breaks out

BIG brands and new products are at the centre of Nestlé activity for Easter and beyond in 2016. One launch is the introduction of the...

Adding to the excitement

CADBURY brand owner Mondelez International is turning detective this year with extensive research designed to get to the root of consumer chocolate uses and...
Mrs Tilly’s range

Tradition and innovation

SCOTTISH confectionery maker Mrs Tilly’s has been celebrating success at home and abroad, as demand for premium confectionery continues to drive sales.

Fingers crossed for Cadbury

Mondelēz International has kicked off a new consumer-facing promotion across Cadbury Fingers with a whopping £200,000 prize pot up for grabs.
Sugar free options and vegan snacks

Future is bright for healthy alternatives

Health was high on the agenda for many consumers before the pandemic hit, and Covid has only served to increase the importance of healthier options in the minds of many.

Acting on impulse

Treats still the driving force behind strong impulse sales EVERYONE likes a treat from time to time and there’s something satisfying about an indulgent spur-of-the-moment...
Pack shots of Squashies Drumstick Cherry Cola PMP hanging bags.

Swizzels introduces price-marked Squashies Cherry Cola

British confectionery producer Swizzels has unveiled its new PMP bagged format for the Squashies Drumstick Cherry Cola variant.

A sweet celebration

Toffee firm marks 125 years .