Seeking a taste of something special

Premiumisation trend could be good for c-stores CONFECTIONERY has been going through some changes, with reformulations and new product development to meet the demands of...
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Barratt is back in stores

OLD School confectionery brand Barratt is back just in time to celebrate its 170th anniversary

Polls close for new Swizzels

Swizzels has turned to the public for help in making the final choice over its next sweet creation
Skittles

A cultured new snack

Described as the firm’s ‘biggest fruity confectionery launch of 2019’, Mars Wrigley has unveiled Skittles Dips.
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Strawberry and savoury

Sweet and savoury come together in the latest launch for Pladis pretzel brand Flipz.

Mini bites with big flavour

Chocolate giant Mondelez has unveiled a new line of Cadbury Mini Bite Grab Bags

Animal free indulgence

FLOWER & White has secured a major listing for its low calorie and plant-based chocolate bars, which can now be found in 107 Spar Scotland stores.
Turkish Delight

Being bold with Turkish Delight

UK consumers are getting increasingly adventurous in their Turkish Delight selections, according to confectionery brand Hazer Baba.
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Chocolate gifts all wrapped up for Mars Wrigley

Gifting remains the biggest shopper ritual of the festive period and Mars Wrigley says it has pulled out all the stops with its chocolate selection this Christmas.
The two new Bacardi mojito RTD variants.

Market News | Bacardi, Glenmorangie, Blu Bar and Chupa Chups NPDs

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Easter will be all about gifting to loved ones this year, according to Mondelez International.

Cadbury highlights Easter eggs range

Mondelez International has highlighted its range of Cadbury Easter eggs, which it says will drive sales for convenience retailers, while Divine has also introduced three new products for the occasion.
Pack shots of Sour Patch Kids Strawberry.

Sour Patch Kids sweetens the deal in new Strawberry flavour

Mondelēz International has strengthened its line-up for the Sour Patch Kids brand with the introduction of a new Strawberry variant.

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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Sugar-free

HANCOCKS has introduced a jar of individually wrapped sugar free lollies under its Kingsway brand. The fruit lollies are packed approximately 170 to a...

Works a treat

Consumer confidence is on the rise and confectionery sales are growing according to chocolate brands giant Mars. It says that in the last six months its...

Innovation aims to keep sales sweet

Many c-stores have moved to extend ranges and embrace new styles of retailing as consumers carry out more substantial top-up shopping and look for...