Spring into boxed sales boosts

WE’RE now smack bang in the middle of one the most important periods of  the year for boxed chocolate sales, says chocolate confectionery producer...

Squeezing in a berry

PERFETTI Van Mella (PVM) has added some berry punch to its Summer Fruits sticks and sharing bags SKUs.
Retailers can appeal to youth gifting missions with a strong range of TV-licensed confectionery.

Confectionery gifting options for youngsters

Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.
Pack shots of Mars Wrigley's 2025 Christmas range with Maltesers Reindeer Gingerbread Flavour, Maltesers Mini Reindeers Gingerbread Flavour, Maltesers Assorted Truffles Advent Calendar and Crispy M&M's Santa Five Packs.

Mars Wrigley introduces new Gingerbread Maltesers Reindeer for Christmas 2025

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has unveiled its new range of products for the Christmas 2025 season, complete with a nostalgic flavour development.
Terry's has launched a Chocolate Caramel Ball.

You caramel be serious about Terry’s new Chocolate Ball!

Terry’s caramel be serious with its new Chocolate Caramel Ball

Sweet monsters get sour treatment

KIDS increasingly enjoy the challenge and “extreme fun” of sour sweets, says Bazooka Candy Brands. To cater for the trend the firm has added...
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Going bananas

MOVIE characters the Minions are to appear on new packs of banana-flavoured Tic Tacs. And new printing technology means the characters can also appear on...

Tangerine releases Halloween specials

Tangerine Confectionery, the creator of a wide range of retro confectionery brands is introducing two special editions for the seasonal Halloween market. Sweet Champions Halloween...
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Lees lands Asda contract

Coatbridge-based confectionery manufacturer Lees of Scotland has secured a major contract with Asda.
New range of Barratt Sweets including Wham Flash & Dip Pop, Wham Rope, Fruit Salad Rope and Dip Dab Duo Twist.

Hancocks rolls out new Barratt range

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has touted the new range of sweets from Barratt as key additions to retailers' confectionery stock this summer.
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Kids stuff in growth spurt

Scottish Grocer speaks to Jeremy Dee, MD of Swizzels FAMOUS retro sweets firm Swizzels Matlow has an interesting past. Current MD Jeremy Dee’s grandfather teamed...

Mars Wrigley aims to help consumers to find the sweets

Chocolate and other treats remain recession proof and Mars Wrigley aims to make the most of this by advising retailers to keep the range simple.
Pack shots of Cadbury Easter Favourites.

Cadbury unveils its Easter range for this spring

Mondelēz International has unveiled its line-up for the Easter 2025 season, complete with returning favourites as well as new products for consumers this year.

Limited coffee break

THREE new varieties and a return to TV mark a busy period for KitKat. The brand’s first coffee-flavoured variety has been launched in the shape...
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Retro twist times two

Tangerine has launched two new products with a retro twist
Green packets of new Doritos Pepperoni flavour

Doritos new pepperoni flavour perfect for sharing

A takeaway inspiration sits at the centre of Pepsico’s latest flavour for Doritos corn crisps as it introduces new Loaded Pepperoni Pizza.