Share boost for bag sales

ENTHUSIASM for sharing helped the value of chocolate sales grow by 0.9% to £3.9bn in 2015 says Mars Chocolate. Trade communications manager Bep Dhaliwal said:...
A picnic scene with variety packs of Swizzels sweets, a picnic blanket, a basket, sunglasses, a water bottle and an insulated bag with the Swizzels and Day Out With The Kids logo on the front of it.

Swizzels launches Day Out With The Kids promo packs

British confectionery brand Swizzels has unveiled a new on-pack promotion with Day Out With The Kids offering shoppers the chance to bag discounts on family days out.
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks announces next Sweetest Day event

UK confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced the next date for its in-store and online Sweetest Day event, offering retailers a trance of deals.

Taking home the bronze

HAMES Chocolates has hammered out some new additions to its Bronze Chocolate brand with Hames Bronze Chocolate and Truffle Boxes.
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Wise words at hen party

Irish chocolate brand, Lily O’Brien’s, has added a new flavour to its share bag collection
Pack shots of Vimto Jazzies.

World of Sweets bolsters range with Vimto Jazzies

UK confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has unveiled its latest addition to its Vimto sweets range with the new Vimto Jazzies.
A pack shot of Reese's Peanut Butter White bar against an orange background.

Spar secures exclusive Reese’s White Peanut Butter bar

Spar UK has secured a new exclusivity deal with The Hershey Company and Euro Food Brands for the new Reese's Peanut Butter White Bar.
Pack of Milkybar Rowntree Jelly & Ice Cream sweets sits on a wooden table with the sweets around the packet.

Nestlé combines Milkybar and Rowntree’s in new confectionery

Nestlé Confectionery has rolled out a new dessert inspired flavour combination with its new Milkybar Rowntree's Jelly & Ice Cream sharing bag of sweets.

Showing the price is right

Brand extensions and price-marked packs set to be part of the Swizzels strategy for sales growth in 2016. PRICE-MARKED packs have become increasingly important for...

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...
A bag of Mentos Experimentos sits against a pink background with some of the sweets around the bag.

Mentos shakes up sharing segment with Experimentos

Confectionery brand Mentos has unveiled its latest piece of innovation for the sharing market with the launch of its new Experimentos packs.

Forever orange

Cadbury Twirl Orange has shed its limited edition status, and will now be available on a permanent basis

Cadbury Dairy Milk in pebble dash – something new from Mondelez

THE team behind giant chocolate brand Cadbury Dairy Milk is planning to bring some excitement to Britain’s retailers’ sharing bags shelves with the launch...

Cartoonish brand extension

Kervan Gida has reached an agreement to license Cartoon Network’s Dexter’s Laboratory brand .

Top of the lolly pops

CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has bolstered its range of sugar-free sweets with the introduction of a jar of individually wrapped sugar-free lollies under its Kingsway...
Pack shots of Twix & Friends Medium Selection Box and M&M's Crispy Milk Chocolate Santa Treat

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.
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