Man with gum at work

Banking on bottles

Bottle formats seeing increasing success for gum, say producers

Better for you, better for sales

Perfetti Van Melle says it is crucial to offer a range of reduced sugar options .
Pack shots of Nerds Gummy Clusters Cherry Lemonade.

Nerds Gummy Clusters introduces new Cherry Lemonade flavour

Nerds is set to tap into the demand for sour fruity confectionery with the new Cherry Lemonade flavour launch for the Gummy Clusters range.

Say ‘chai’ to green tea mints

US brand Sencha Naturals is launching in the UK with its range of Green Tea Leaf Mints, which are designed to combat bad breath...
Halls XS

Mini mints from Mondelez

Mondelez International has launched Halls XS in a mini size. The mini sweets are available in lemon and peppermint flavours and are packed in a...
Bags of sweets

Bags of attention for sharing packs

Larger formats and sugar free are soaring

Chocolate ticks the boxes

Bean and Pod reckons its Vegetarian and Vegan Society approved chocolate should appeal to consumers in 2018.
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A season for sweets

NOVELTY and nostalgia are, in many respects, what Christmas is all about. And confectionery firms say sweets are ideally placed to deliver both. In the...

Naughty kids show sweet side in new ads

BAGS of sugar confectionery attract more than half of the spending in the UK on what Mondelez International calls candy confectionery. Quoting Nielsen research,...
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.
Pack shots of Elves Behavin' Badly Giant Gummy Elfie, Bonds of London Snowflakes and Candy Realms Mallow Pops.

Hancocks unveils Christmas sweets range

Hancocks has unveiled its new range of novelty Christmas sweets including additions from Bonds of London, Candy Realms and Elves Behavin' Badly.
Mackie's chocolates

Premium pushing on in convenience

Premium chocolate has been performing well over the last year, according to Mackie’s of Scotland.
Promotional image of Quality Street paper tubs featuring the tub and sweets from the tub against a purple background.

Nestlé trials paper Quality Street tubs

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled its new paper tub trial for the Quality Street brand which will roll out exclusively to Tesco on a trial basis.

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...
With over 133 years in business, Tunnock's has ensured its range remains a must-buy.

Tunnock’s offers classic choices for customers

Much-loved Scottish brand Tunnock's puts its success down to understanding what consumers and retailers want – and respecting those wishes.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Advent Calendars.

Chupa Chups counts down with new Advent Calendar

Confectionery brand Chupa Chups has unveiled its new advent calendar, complete with 24 daily surprises throughout the advent season.