Soaring sales for sharing
Consumer buying habits have changed in recent times according to Swizzels marketing manager Sarah-Louise Heslop, and it has meant that bagged confectionery sales have soared.
She...
Galaxy re-brand hits screens
Mars Wrigley UK will be making its way onto TV screens this year with a new advertising campaign for its Galaxy brand
Merchandising breeds success
How to turn heads with bagged sweets
EVERYONE wants to be like a kid in a sweetshop once in a while and the image of...
Eggs-ecuting seasonal innovation
EASTER means innovation according to Nestle Confectionery, as the firm unveils a raft of new seasonal products tailor-made for spring.
The firm has launched two...
Patch in sour tastes and feel blue
Jelly sweets brand Sour Patch Kids has unveiled its new lip-smacking variant with Blue Raspberry flavour.
Jelly Belly unveils new Harry Potter sweets range
Buying Christmas presents for Harry Potter fans has just got a lot easier, thanks to the latest sweets range from Jelly Belly inspired by J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world
Special and everyday
EVERYDAY gifting and special occasions both present opportunities to sell boxed confectionery, says Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International. It suggests retailers should display boxes...
Sharing in low sugar
Low sugar and share packs key
White variant added to the Toffifee range
STORCK UK is banking on the popularity of white chocolate with its latest release under the Toffifee brand.
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.
Not hanging for very long
Shoppers snapping up bagged confectionery at a rapid rate
It comes once a year … when does it start?
The festive season is round the corner and it’s one of the biggest times of the year for confectionery. Some suppliers say begin early...
Success is in the bag
SWEET loving Britons spend £763m a year on candies according to figures from Perfetti Van Melle and it says children’s confectionery contributes £602m, making...
Something to chew on in August
CHUPA Chups is bringing an Australian range to the UK this August, diversifying its offer in the process.
Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds
Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.
Low-calorie countlines
Portion control is at the heart of the latest launch from Mars Wrigley UK, with the firm rolling out a new 100kcal range
