Drumstick chocolate

A twist on a classic treat

Chocolate has been booming during the pandemic – and Derbyshire-based confectioner maker Swizzels has been tapping into demand by bringing a classic brand into the category.

Chocolate – everyday pleasure of 8m Brits

AS chocolate fans of all ages around the UK got ready to crack open Easter eggs and bunnies last month, leading research organisation...
Pack shots of Bonds of London Vickyu McClure's Our Dementia Choir Watermelon Slices and Soft Sherbety Lemons.

World of Sweets expands Bonds of London charity range

Confectionery distributor World of Sweets has introduced two new products to its Bonds of London Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir range.
The latest NPD from Mondelez sees the chocolate giant bring its Cadbury and Oreo brands together again in two new formats.

Seeking the perfect match

Mondelez lays out NPD strategy for 2018

Ewe only live once

Sheep races and show jumping rabbits at heart of campaign Maynards Bassetts is offering consumers a fair selection of mad days out as part of...
Philip Courtenay-Luck of Bonds Confectionery says retro sweets are winning over old and young confectionery fans

Retro lines play generation game

RETRO confectionery is helping bridge the gap between sweets intended for children and those aimed at adults, and nostalgia is having a positive...
A pack of Gnaw Easter Happy Easter Eggs-travaganza stands upright on a table with a blurred out background.

No hollow message from Gnaw this Easter

Quality chocolate deserves a quality snap, says choc firm PREMIUM chocolate firm Gnaw has taken a stand this Easter with its range of "reassuringly chunky"...
Keto Hero bars

HFSS is no problem for Keto brand

PROPOSALS to restrict promotion and display of high sugar foods could soon shake up the confectionery category.

High iQ in the mood

STIRLING based iQ Chocolate won the Most Innovative Product category at the Forth Valley Chamber Business Awards 2015. The manufacturer says its iQ Chocolate is...

Mondelez goes novel for Christmas drive

Mondelez International aims to build up excitement for Christmas throughout November with its novelty confectionery range from Cadbury and Toblerone.
Pack shots of Happi Easter Eggs with Salted Honeycomb and Cherry & Almond variants.

Get Happi over new plant-based Easter eggs

Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has expanded its Easter Egg range for this year with new Salted Honeycomb and Cherry & Almond variants.

Classic bar gets indulgent twist

MARS Chocolate UK has announced a new variation to the original Mars bar. Combining chocolate nougat with dark caramel, Mars Choc Brownie aims to put...

Boxing clever for half a century

Ferrero and Thorntons join forces and launch new strategy for chocolate sales CELEBRATING 50 years of activity in the UK, Ferrero has launched a new...
Pack shots of Baileys Choc-Tails Collection.

Baileys sweetens a cocktail treat for Christmas this year

Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has unveiled its new range of Baileys Chocolate Choc-Tails, aiming to drive up gifiting opportunities this Christmas season.

The pound on your packet

DOES price remain vitally important to shoppers? The short answer appears to be yes, especially £1 prices. Bev Seymour, commercial manager of Chewits brand owner...

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...