Mackie's chocolates

Premium pushing on in convenience

Premium chocolate has been performing well over the last year, according to Mackie’s of Scotland.
The Harry Potter range includes chocolate wands, gummy sweets and gift boxes.

Jelly Belly unveils new Harry Potter sweets range

Buying Christmas presents for Harry Potter fans has just got a lot easier, thanks to the latest sweets range from Jelly Belly inspired by J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world
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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...
Retailers should match the PMP offer to different demands across shoppers varied missions.

PMP solutions for snack times

Making the most out of your store’s PMP snacks section means offering a variety of options to suit consumers’ different shopping missions, say both KP Snacks and Rose Marketing.
Pack shots of Gnaw Chocolate Apple Studel and Cherry & Almond Tart variants with a snow scene in the background.

Gnaw Chocolate takes inspiration from classic puds in Christmas range

Premium chocolate bar brand Gnaw Chocolate has unveiled two new variants inspired by classic desserts as part of its Christmas range.

Tangerine releases Halloween specials

Tangerine Confectionery, the creator of a wide range of retro confectionery brands is introducing two special editions for the seasonal Halloween market. Sweet Champions Halloween...

More to go round

SHARING is the name of the game for a range of chocolate bags from Mondelez International. Following the introduction of Cadbury Dairy Milk Giant Buttons...

Taking a bigger share of the choc market

ACROSS the chocolate category, bitesize and sharing formats continue to perform well as consumers favour treat bags and pouches.
Packs of KitKat Sharing Bars Brownie and Milk Chocolate flavour sit on a wooden tray.

KitKat expands sharing bar range with two new flavours

Chocolate bar brand KitKat has introduced two new flavours to its sharing bar range with the additions of a new Brownie variant as well as a Milk Chocolate bar.

Christmas selection

Mars has unveiled its Christmas range for 2020 complete with NPD and returning favourites
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How to keep everyone sweet

WITH 44% of consumers planning to have more nights in (according to HIM! research), confectionery presents a solid sales opportunity. That’s the word from...

Strong contender for fresh breath

LAST year more than 300m of its XXX Extra Strong Mints were consumed in the UK, according to Big Bear Confectionery. Head of trade marketing...
Swizzels variety

Swizzels keeps retailers sweet

Sweet maker Swizzels has put a lot of time and effort into making sure it is doing its bit to help c-store retailers.

Adapt to demand

New products planned to add excitement to sugar confectionery in 2016 as manufacturers react to consumer trends. SHOPPING habits are changing and retailers are having...
Pack shots of Spar 1kg Pick 'N' Mix bags including the Jelly Mix and the Fizzy Mix.

Spar launches new 1kg Pick ‘N’ Mix sweets

New Pick 'N' Mix confectionery bags have rolled out to select Spar stores across Scotland, England and Wales, offering consumers a nostalgic sweet hit.

Ferrero focusing on festive season

The brand are heavily investing in Christmas NPD .