Diet bars hit the UK
CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Chocobel has launched a chocolate bar aimed at consumers following a Keto diet.
Competition for Trek Protein Flapjacks
Trek has kick-started its new Peanut Butter Protein Flapjacks with a returning partnership with FitBit.
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.
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.
Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds
Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.
Hancocks unveils Christmas sweets range
Hancocks has unveiled its new range of novelty Christmas sweets including additions from Bonds of London, Candy Realms and Elves Behavin' Badly.
Nostalgia sucks
TASTES remembered from the playground are driving grown-ups towards vintage sweets says supplier Bonds. In response it has relaunched its old-school products, many...
Cadbury Dairy Milk in pebble dash – something new from Mondelez
THE team behind giant chocolate brand Cadbury Dairy Milk is planning to bring some excitement to Britain’s retailers’ sharing bags shelves with the launch...
Bags more for the cause
TEENAGE Cancer Trust will benefit from sales of Starburst from March to May.
Wrigley Confections European business unit director Tony Lorman said: “British consumers love...
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...
Tradition hits the spot
NISHA Enterprise has been touting the success of its range of traditional sweets following the launch of its Millar Smooth Butterscotch.
Sunny Pahuja, managing director...
Bags of choice for every taste
Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.
Strong without sugar
Trebor has entered the sugar free arena with the launch of a new hard-boiled sub-range
Lees lands Asda contract
Coatbridge-based confectionery manufacturer Lees of Scotland has secured a major contract with Asda.
Spring is sweet for confectionery
SPRING is coming, even though it may not feel that way in a cold and dark Scottish January.
Sales hang on sharing bags
Hanging bags are driving growth for brands in Scottish c-stores
