Sharing key to success
AT this time of year, Santa Claus must surely be putting his sleigh in for pre-flight checks.
Much like everyone’s favourite beard wearing toy merchant, Scotland’s retailers will already be hard at work making sure they’ve got the right range of festive treats to spread joy this Christmas.
Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
Mum’s the word – Haribo Throbs tube
HARIBO has been targeting spring occasions with its Heart Throbs tube, which features two 60g bags of themed jelly and foam pieces, designed, says...
Nestlé launches range of bakery-inspired confectionery flavours
Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a new range of sharing bag bakery-inspired sweets across its Munchies, Milkybar and Aero chocolate brands.
Retailers can win £500 in new Cadbury social media competition
Convenience store owners are in with the chance to bag £500 cash as part of a new social media competition from Cadbury Dairy Milk.
Spring into boxed sales boosts
WE’RE now smack bang in the middle of one the most important periods of the year for boxed chocolate sales, says chocolate confectionery producer...
Put your faith in the tablets
What do the tech industry and the UK chocolate category have in common?
A love affair with tablet formats, according to some of the latest category data, which points to continued growth for larger packs of chocolate.
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.
A birthday stout
SCOTTISH confectionary maker Lees of Scotland has joined forces with Glasgow-based Drygate Brewing Co to celebrate the former’s 90th birthday.
Bestway’s Easter plan
EASTER is fairly late this year – Easter Sunday is 20 April so there’s still time for retailers to cash in on what is...
Squirrelling into the confectionery market
Gnaw Chocolate has introduced a range of chocolate and granola bars with a high quantity of fibre and a ‘healthier chocolate’ recipe
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.
A cultured new snack
Described as the firm’s ‘biggest fruity confectionery launch of 2019’, Mars Wrigley has unveiled Skittles Dips.
Mini bites with big flavour
Chocolate giant Mondelez has unveiled a new line of Cadbury Mini Bite Grab Bags
Mentos Gum rolls out a new Strawberry flavour to appeal to shoppers
Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has rolled out a new Strawberry flavour to its Mentos Pure Fresh Gum range to appeal to young shoppers.
Take it to the limit
Limited editions, new flavours, pack sizes, promotions and PMPs are all part of the plan to generate excitement for the UK’s biggest chocolate brands...
