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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...

Sharing in lower sugar

Bagged confectionery has been an undeniable success story, with bags growing by £12m in the last year .

‘Unexplainable’ ad bursts onto screens

CONFECTIONERY manufacturer Wrigley has launched its latest TV advertising campaign for Starburst, suggesting it’s ‘unexplainably juicy’. The new ‘Land of Intensity’ ad first aired...

Freddo faces up for fun – five face expressions for every occasion

CADBURY’S frog-based children’s brand, Freddo, is ready to face the future Freddo Faces, described by brand owner Mondelez International as a new fun...
Dark Malteser treat bag

The dark side of the Malteser

MARS has embraced the dark side, with the first evolution of its classic Maltesers treat for almost a decade.
Thorntons Dessert Eggs are available again this year in three varieties in a pack that includes four individual chocolates as well as the egg.

All wrapped up for TV appearances

£7.9m spend on chocolate brands

Premium choice – Divine’s Easter and spring range

CHOCOLATE brand Divine’s Easter and spring range includes a selection of eggs of different sizes and novelty products. For 2013, there are two luxury...

Mentos opens up to sharing

Perfetti Van Melle is set to grow the opportunity for confectionery sharing as the firm rolls out new Pouch Bags sharing packs across the Mentos brand.
Cadbury Dairy Milk

Chocolate changes shape to be the same

CADBURY Dairy Milk Oreo is changing shape to bring it in line with Dairy Milk bars. Revealing that Dairy Milk Oreo sales are now worth...
Jason Sutherland

Ferrero keeps sweets Fresh

A focus on impulse and on-the-go options should be front of mind for retailers across the convenience channel.

Following the trend with pinch of salt

CURRENT  and expected trends often influence new product development and Mars reckons a new line in the Galaxy chocolate range will bring a fashion food flavour ...
With over 133 years in business, Tunnock's has ensured its range remains a must-buy.

Tunnock’s offers classic choices for customers

Much-loved Scottish brand Tunnock's puts its success down to understanding what consumers and retailers want – and respecting those wishes.
Pack shots of Fruit-tella Summer Fruits multipacks and Fruit-tella Berries & Cherries multipacks.

Fruit-tella unveils two new multipack formats

Perfetti Van Melle has expanded on the flavours for its Fruit-tella multipacks as the brand's Summer Fruits and Berries & Cherry variants join the format.

Sugar market is still sweet

Sugar sales strong despite pressure
Mackie's chocolates

Premium pushing on in convenience

Premium chocolate has been performing well over the last year, according to Mackie’s of Scotland.
Bounty coconut protein powder

Coconut protein fix with Mars

Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats is hoping to appeal to fitness conscious consumers with its latest branded protein launch.