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.
A season for sweets
NOVELTY and nostalgia are, in many respects, what Christmas is all about. And confectionery firms say sweets are ideally placed to deliver both.
In the...
Boxing clever with biscuits
Shoppers like to trade up at Christmas and buy premium products, according to biscuit firm Fox’s Burton’s Companies.
Reese’s unwraps its Christmas line up
Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has unwrapped its line up for the festive season, complete with its new DJ Santa character on packs.
Works a treat
Consumer confidence is on the rise and confectionery sales are growing according to chocolate brands giant Mars.
It says that in the last six months its...
The Traitors star Minah teams up with Mars to keep Easter treats hidden
BBC's The Traitors star Minah Shannon has teamed up with Mars Wrigley to roll out a range of limited-edition Easter books that house a secret of their own.
Opal Fruits back in stores for a limited time
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has brought back Opal Fruits for a limited time as the firm aims to drive sales with some 90s nostalgia.
Mars Wrigley unveils a Christmas duo
Mar Wrigley has unveiled two pieces of chocolate innovation in time for the festive season across its Twix and M&M's brands.
It’s not all about chocolate
LOVE Hearts has been updated with modern messages such as ‘#selfie’ and ‘tweet me’ added to the heart-shaped sweets.
Swizzles, the manufacturer of the brand,...
Forest Feast launches chocolate freeze-dried fruit range
Fast-growing, upmarket snacking brand Forest Feast has unveiled a new freeze-dried snacking range to tap into the growing consumer demand for texture-led products.
Revamped Millar adds new lines
LUXURY chocolate peanuts and raisins will be the next sweet treat to join the Millar revamped range of bagged confectionery.
Since buying the Millar...
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...
World of Sweets’ icey innovation
World of Sweets gears up the frozen treat occasion ahead of the spring and summer with the latest addition to its range of freezable products.
Shoppers rush to sugar but still want choc value
Three retailers will contest the Confectionery Retailer of the Year award category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2013. We spoke to one shortlisted entrant,...
3 tips for scheduling a happy Easter
Delia Metral, Mondelez, shares three top Easter scheduling tips for shopkeepers
More minis to go for Mentos and Smint
Confectionary giant Perfetti Van Melle has introduced new formats for two of its most popular brands Mentos and Smint
