Sharing for TV night in
WITH families and groups of friends gathering round televisions to watch the cream of world football contest this summer’s World Cup finals tournament, demand for big night in products will be high
Strong without sugar
Trebor has entered the sugar free arena with the launch of a new hard-boiled sub-range
Kurkure asian-inspired snacks boost sales
Asian-inspired snacks Kurkure see a boost in sales during special occasions, data shows.
Season is the ‘shining star’ for sweet treats
SPECIALIST confectionery wholesaler Hancocks considers Christmas to be the industry’s “shining star”.
The company says its Christmas sales grew by 16% year on year in...
Chocs away
Want a quick way to remember the essentials of chocolate confectionery merchandising? Think of the three Vs!
CHOCOLATE confectionery is one of the key product...
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...
Sweet that’s trick or treat
Jelly Belly is intent on confusing consumers again with the launch of the fifth edition of its BeanBoozled Collection .
Flyers loads in Cherry to liquorice range
Liquorice confectionery producers Flyers has added a new tangy Cherry flavour to its range, aiming to build on the demand for sour sweet options.
Targeting the big day out
CADBURY and Merlin Entertainments are offering two-for-one entry to the UK’s top attractions in a new on-pack promotion on a range of chocolate bags...
Britain’s top sweets revealed
Prospectus Global has found Britain's top sweet choices in new market research which finds many consumers are looking to more retro options.
Nakd claims it’s dressing up the category
REFERRING to a Mintel snacking report, Nakd says 40% of consumers are switching to healthier snacks.
It also reports that with sales amounting to £31m...
Nuts about chocolate
FOREST Feast has launched a new Signature Chocolate Nut range in a bid to tap into growth for premium snacks.
A treat with festive spirit
HOT chocolate comes with a kick this year thanks to the latest release from Lir Chocolates.
Galaxy commits to support of the Young Women’s Trust
Galaxy chocolate has kicked off a new partnership with the Young Women's Partnership charity with an initial donation of £150,000.
Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
Show that the price is sweet
Value for money still important
THE £1 price point is key to sales in bagged confectionery and this works even better when the price is...
