Growing ambitious
Hancocks plans to double its sales figures over 12 months
Confectionery producer Hancocks has set itself the ambitious target of doubling sales of its Crazy...
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...
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...
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 lower sugar
Bagged confectionery has been an undeniable success story, with bags growing by £12m in the last year .
Mallow makeover fit for a princess
RETRO sweets brand Tangerine Confectionery has given its Princess Mallows a packaging makeover
Naughty kids show sweet side in new ads
BAGS of sugar confectionery attract more than half of the spending in the UK on what Mondelez International calls candy confectionery.
Quoting Nielsen research,...
Bubble gum hardens up
LEAF Confectionery is expanding its Chewits range. Chewie Gum is a hard bubble gum sweet in three flavours: strawberry and banana; tropical; and lemon....
A sour taste for adults
ADULT candy brand Maynards Bassetts has launched an extension of its wine gums range with Wine Gums Tangy.
This is the third innovation since Maynards...
Lees lands Asda contract
Coatbridge-based confectionery manufacturer Lees of Scotland has secured a major contract with Asda.
Timing vital at Christmas
We know that confectionery is important to Christmas sales, particularly in convenience stores, but how can retailers make the best of the seasonal opportunities?
The...
Mondelez goes novel for Christmas drive
Mondelez International aims to build up excitement for Christmas throughout November with its novelty confectionery range from Cadbury and Toblerone.
Mars Wrigley reveals Easter line-up
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its line-up for the Easter season this year, with returning fan favourites and some new additions from across its range of brands.
Happy birthday … have a new coat
TINY chew sweet Millions is celebrating 25 years on the shelves by covering itself in chocolate.
The latest version of the Scottish brand is a...
Confectionery gifting options for youngsters
Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.
Free-from stocking filler treats
MOO Free has expanded its festive range with the introduction of two new Christmas products.
