World of Sweets adds in fizzy solutions for novelty confections
Confectionery distribution firm World of Sweets has added two new lines from the Sweet Bandit range to its depots, offering more novelty sweets.
Scottish chocolate is gaining ground
Mackie's is set to roll out new packaging across its chocolate range. The move comes as the Scottish firm reports sales growth figures that outperform total category growth.
Sour Patch Kids sweetens the deal in new Strawberry flavour
Mondelēz International has strengthened its line-up for the Sour Patch Kids brand with the introduction of a new Strawberry variant.
Perfetti Van Melle freshens up sales with Mentos and Smint campaigns
Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has kicked off some fresh marketing for its Smint and Mentos brand to drive up sales across the summer months.
Mars Wrigley rolls out new Easter range
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has launched its Easter range for 2025, allowing retailers to get a head start on the season for next year.
Tunnock’s growth vision is un-wafer-ing
The Tunnock family have heavily invested in both the confectioner's staff and factory to help meet global demand, as Scottish Grocer discovered on a tour of the production plant.
Nestlé launches range of bakery-inspired confectionery flavours
Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a new range of sharing bag bakery-inspired sweets across its Munchies, Milkybar and Aero chocolate brands.
Dark buttons in the bag
Cadbury Bournville is moving into the sharing bag format with the launch of Cadbury Bournville Giant Buttons .
Aero Coconut sharing chocolate bar rolls out across retail
Confectionery firm Nestlé has expanded on its range of sharing options with the launch of its new limited edition Aero Coconut 90g sharing bar.
A facelift for Ferrero packs
Ferrero has revamped its Easter range, rolling out new looks across its brands and introducing more sustainable packaging.
Festive treats a gift for retailers
CHRISTMAS is unquestionably one of the most important times of the year for the confectionery market.
And for convenience retailers, making the most of the...
Ferrero support across platforms
Saying it had a ‘fantastic Christmas’ last year Ferrero is supporting its products during this year’s festive season with £3.6m worth of advertising and...
A cultured new snack
Described as the firm’s ‘biggest fruity confectionery launch of 2019’, Mars Wrigley has unveiled Skittles Dips.
Easter treats from World of Sweets
As Easter weekend is early this year, retailers should stock up as soon as possible to make sure they can offer their customers a wide variety of celebratory products, say bosses from World of Sweets, which has a range of new products.
Jolly Rancher products recalled by Food Standards Scotland
Local stores have been notified about illegal Jolly Rancher confectionery products that have made their way into the UK market.
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.
