Sweet prices

SKITTLES and Starburst have been put into price-marked packs. Brand owner Wrigley said that more than two thirds of shoppers buy PMPs in c-stores and...

The sweet favourite

When it comes to sweet treats, chocolate is the nation’s favourite and the latest figures from Key Note show that its value continues to grow...

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.

Traditional treats move with times – J&A Ferguson’s

SWEETMAKER Golden Casket says its J&A Ferguson’s chocolates are “luxury treats” and are ideal for shoppers who are looking for something different to give...
Variety packs of Swizzels sweets in an array of colours.

Drop happier memories in baskets with Swizzels

Tempt consumers with a sweet tooth to pick up on retro confectionery delights as Swizzels reckons the drive for sweet nostalgia remains a key consideration.

Clever cookie solutions from Baked by Rich’s

Baked by Rich's aims to get more of its fresh branded cookies into convenience stores with its new thaw and serve concept.

Beat of the treats

Chocolate confectionery maintains steady growth as sharing sizes, big nights in and new product initiatives keep consumers coming back TREAT categories of all types may...
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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
Despicable Me jelly bean range

Despicable jelly beans

JELLY Belly has added an extra bit of yellow to its BeanBoozle packs thanks to a new licence partnership with Universal Pictures’ Despicable Me franchise

Skittles get the Wonka treatment

SKITTLES, Wrigley’s chewy fruit confectionery brand, has a new variety with a bit of Willy Wonka about it. Skittles Confused are designed to keep...

Bags more in sweet choice

STRESSING the importance of the £1 price point, Wrigley has added four more bags to its price-marked range. Dan Newell, onfections marketing manager said: “Consumers...
Thorntons Dessert Eggs are available again this year in three varieties in a pack that includes four individual chocolates as well as the egg.

All wrapped up for TV appearances

£7.9m spend on chocolate brands

Meet the maker: Sandra Fisher, Golden Casket

Sandra Fisher of Golden Casket on life at the Scottish confectionery giant

Planning for festive impulse

LAST-minute shoppers will be targeted by this year’s Christmas impulse confectionery range from Spar brand. Brand director Susan Darbyshire said: “The Christmas confectionery market has...
Lotus Biscoff bars

Lotus lands in Co-op

LOTUS Bakeries has secured a national retail listing for its Milk Chocolate Biscoff Cream tablet.

The sweetest night’s share

Confectionery giants suggest ways to grab more night-in sales CONFECTIONERY is one of the product categories that has embraced the big-night-in trend most and it,...