New look and name

FORTISSIMO Chocolate has rebranded to coincide with its 15th anniversary, and will now trade under its new name – Raw Chocolate Company.

Mum’s the word for display team

WHOLESALER Palmer & Harvey has teamed up with chocolate firm Lindt to help retailers in the run-up to Mother’s Day. A special Lindor free-standing...
More than half of women said they often buy chocolate on impulse.

What do we think about chocolate?

Women lead on impulse purchases, multipacks and Fairtrade and have more concerns about fat content. Men are more likely to snack on chocolate and...

Some new singles on the market

Following the successful launch of its sharing sized bars, Mackie’s has elected to roll out all four flavours from its chocolate range in the new smaller format .

Polls close for new Swizzels

Swizzels has turned to the public for help in making the final choice over its next sweet creation
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Year of flavour – Latest from chocolatiers

FOR chocolate confectionery this year will be all about flavour, says ethical chocolate company Madecasse. Founded in 2008 the company produces single-origin chocolate bars made...
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Be prepared for the mini gifting moments

There’s more to spring sales than Easter alone
Reese's Halloween range for 2025 with pack shots of Reese's Peanut Butter Skeletons, Reese's Snack Size Peanut Butter Bats, Reese's Assorted Snack Size Shapes and Reese's King Size Peanut Butter Pumpkins.

Reese’s makes a frightful return for Halloween with a chance to win tickets to...

Reese's has unveiled its Halloween themed range for 2025 with a competition that gives shoppers the chance to win tickets to an exclusive screening of Scream 7.

Chocolate for breakfast

Chocolate brand Oreo is now available as a breakfast cereal

‘Unexplainable’ ad bursts onto screens

CONFECTIONERY manufacturer Wrigley has launched its latest TV advertising campaign for Starburst, suggesting it’s ‘unexplainably juicy’. The new ‘Land of Intensity’ ad first aired...
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Kurkure asian-inspired snacks boost sales

Asian-inspired snacks Kurkure see a boost in sales during special occasions, data shows.
Pack shots of PEZ dispensers including Lilo & Stitch and Minecraft heads of characters from the franchises. (From left to right) Stitch, Angel, Creeper and Steve.

Hancocks stocks up on new film PEZ dispensers

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has rolled out a new range of PEZ dispensers featuring characters from iconic brands Lilo & Stitch, Minecraft and Hello Kitty.
Pack shots of products in the Mars Wrigley Easter 2025 range including Milky Way Easter Egg, M&M's Choco Eggs, Galaxy Minstrels Mini Eggs and Malteser Bunny Popcorn flavour.

Mars Wrigley rolls out new Easter range

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has launched its Easter range for 2025, allowing retailers to get a head start on the season for next year.

Facelift for an island treat

Madagascan chocolate has a new look Dark chocolate brand Madecasse has undergone a full packaging revamp with the goal of making the product more memorable...

The big tease is over – New product from Mars scientists

CHOCOLATE company Mars had been keeping it secret ... but teasing about the development for weeks. Something was about to happen on one of...
Catching impulse sales means offering a PMP solution, says sweets firm Fini.

Fini pushes PMP solution

Family confectionery business Fini believes its PMP packs are perfect for driving impulse sweets purchases in the convenience channel.