Sharing and block lead sales surge

TAKE-HOME sales of chocolate confectionery in the year to late March rose in Britain by 1% in both volume and value, Kantar Worldpanel found. But...
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Flavour is squeezed in and the sugar left out

HEALTH conscious mums and children with busy lifestyles are the target consumers for the latest innovation from Fruitypot

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
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Toffee with a bit of history

A CONFECTIONERY brand founded under the reign of Queen Victoria has been heaping praises on its latest NPD, which taps into contemporary demand for salted caramel products while boasting some impressive provenance
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Not hanging for very long

Shoppers snapping up bagged confectionery at a rapid rate

Growth in the bag

Sales of bagged sweets are soaring. Are you getting your share of sharing sizes? BAGS of sweets have certainly moved on from the quarters of...
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Add in colour with new M&M’s Minis Cookies

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats are set to bring more younger shoppers to the cookie aisle with the launch of its new Cookies with Chocolate M&M's Minis.

Milking it with new promotion

CADBURY Dairy Milk is set to highlight  its ‘glass and a half of milk’ credentials in its upcoming ‘Adopt a Cow’ on pack-promotion. Available on...
New Daim and Twirl Orange shell eggs

Mondelez ready for spring push

Convenience retailers who get their range right can expect to crack on with strong confectionery sales this Easter, according to Mondelez International.

Reduced plastic packs coming soon

Mars Wrigley has stepped up its sustainable packaging programme, with narrower packs set to roll out in April
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Hancocks launches new bulk cluster

CONFECTIONERY supplier Hancocks has a new bulk product – Kingsway Chocolate Clusters in 2kg boxes. Flavours are: White Chocolate and Coconut Macaroon; Milk Chocolate Muesli;...
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Oreo launch aims to bring families into the store

Reporting that 50% of Oreo fans are under the age of 45, Mondelez International said the brand is playing a pivotal role in recruiting new shoppers by appealing to families.
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Smooth talking bags from Cadbury

MONDELEZ International aims to to smooth talk confectionery lovers with the latest in its eclairs range – Cadbury Eclairs Velvets. It’s a soft version of...

Healthy thinking to push snack sales

Mondelez reckons health still has a part to play CONSUMERS have been placing more emphasis on health when shopping and Mondelez International reckons this is...

Softer gummies based on Fluffies

BAZOOKA Candy Brands has added Fluffies foam gummies to its Moshi Monster range. The softer gummies, based on the Fluffies family of Moshlings, are...
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Shaw shows the way

Dundee sweet shop owner Derek Shaw has helped Mackie’s of Scotland create its first new chocolate bar in six years