Wham bar in a bag

CANDYLAND has launched a new version of its Wham bar. Wham Super Sour Minis come in a 200g sharing bag and are miniature, sour versions...
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Sweet memories

Names and tastes from the past – brought up to date – aim to be perfect sharing option for modern families NOSTALGIC parents planning a...
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.
Sweets confectionery

Need to know for sales to grow

If you want to thrive in retail then its crucial to keep an eye on trends – particularly when it comes to the big hitting categories like confectionery.

To share or not to share

Sharing is the focus of a new TV advert from luxury chocolate firm Lily O’Brien’s .

Get ready for last minute rush – novelty Easter products

SHOPPERS made a lot of last minute purchases of novelty Easter products last year. So this year, convenience stores should be prepared for the...

Tradition is still a winner

TRADITIONAL confectionery is still popular throughout Britain and although consumers do like trying new flavours, most return to old favourites, says Sunny Pahuja, managing...

Skittles goes Gooey to the core in new flavour

Mars Wrigley has taken a new step of innovation with the Skittles brand as the firm launches its new Skittles Giants Gooey range, featuring a citrus gooey core.

A comic partnership

TWO Scottish institutions have joined forces to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dundee’s most famous mischief maker.
Haribo vegeterian confectinery

Some sweet news for veggies

With more and more people living a meat-free lifestyle, the German confectionery giant has revamped and extended its vegetarian range.

Minions ready for Halloween

The mischievous Minions now appear on packs across Jelly Belly’s BeanBoozled range which makes use of a ‘trick or treat’ mechanic

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...
Bebeto Berries

Fruit flavours are halal

CONSUMERS seeking something sweet to enjoy when breaking their Ramadan fast should look no further than Bebeto
Chupa Chups

Air goes sour

THE Chupa Chups range has been extended by the introduction of Airheads Sour. Each pack contains bite-sized candies in five sour flavours. They are available...
Swizzels Matlow

Sharing sweets retailing tips from Swizzels Matlow

• One of the most popular places for eating sweets is in front of the TV, especially on Saturday nights. Stock up and face...
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The choc of the new

‘Innovation’ is still the watchword in confectionery THE UK confectionery market has seen a proliferation of new sweets and chocolate over the past year. And...