Merchandising breeds success

How to turn heads with bagged sweets EVERYONE wants to be like a kid in a sweetshop once in a while and the image of...
Dexters Jelly rings

Sweet deal for shoppers

AFFORDABLE sweet treats is how Dexters describes its latest range
Cadbury dairy milk 30% less sugar

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.

Sweet updates roll out across the Golden Casket portfolio

Golden Casket has launched a tranche of makeovers across its entire portfolio of sweets to help keep the brands fresh in the market.

Skittles size down to hit a pound

WRIGLEY has produced new smaller sharing sizes with a £1 price mark on its confectionery brands Skittles and Starburst. The move’s designed to appeal...
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.
Flipz Pretzels

Mixing sweet and savoury

SNACK firm Pladis has extended its portfolio by bringing a brand new product to the UK and adding a new variety to an existing big seller brand
Polo

Polo goes strong and free

NESTLÉ Confectionery is adding to its Polo mints range by introducing another sugar-free line. New Polo Sugar Free Extra Strong (RRP 50p) is available...

Bagging a big night in bonus

THE big night in is big and getting bigger, says brand-owning giant Mondelez International. Quoting Nielsen statistics, Mondelez trade communications manager Susan Nash said: “Evening...
Cadbury Dairy Milk

Out with the old…

CONFECTIONERY manufacturer Mondelez International and specialist wholesaler Hancocks are each mixing the traditional confectionery market up ... by launching products that combine chocolate with...
Ferrero range

Ferrero spending millions on Easter

Confectionery giant unveils ten new seasonal lines
Matthew and Cathy Stephenson, owners of Sweet Dreams Ltd.

Living the dream with expansion

OUTPUT is set to rise drastically at Sweetdreams Ltd thanks to a £500,000 investment in the UK-based chocolatier business

It’s all systems go at Mondelez

Chocolate giant refuses to stand still with flurry of NPD .

Choice is the key to success

PVM expects to see sugar free shine in the year ahead
New Cadbury twist packs

Packaging with a twist

Portion control is the driving force behind the latest piece of packaging innovation from Mondelez.
Promotional image for the launch of Flyers Cherry liquorice straws.

Flyers loads in Cherry to liquorice range

Liquorice confectionery producers Flyers has added a new tangy Cherry flavour to its range, aiming to build on the demand for sour sweet options.