Pack shots of Reece's Christmas confectionery including Reese's DJ Santa Advent Calendar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Ultimate Selection Box, Peanut Butter Cups DJ Santa's Disco Lights and Reece's White DJ Santa's Disco Lights.

Reese’s unwraps its Christmas line up

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has unwrapped its line up for the festive season, complete with its new DJ Santa character on packs.
In the left image, a box of Stockley's Jam Roly Poly & Custard sweets lies down against a pink background with the sweets pouring out from the packet. In the right image a box of Stockley's Choc-Scotch lies against a yellow background with the sweets pouring out from the packet.

Classic dessert flavours roll out to Stockley’s sweets

Confectionery brand Stockley's has expanded on its range of treats with the introduction of two new, nostalgic flavours in Jam Roly Poly & Custard and Choc-Scotch.
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

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.
Pack shots of Maltesers White.

Maltesers White Chocolate make a comeback

Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has brought back its Maltesers White Chocolate variant after what it called a "significant consumer demand".

Talk about a quirky softie

NESTLÉ Confectionery has added to its Rowntree’s Randoms products with the introduction of Squidgy Speak. Nestlé UK trade communications manager Graham Walker said: “The...
More than half of women said they often buy chocolate on impulse.

What do we think about chocolate?

Women lead on impulse purchases, multipacks and Fairtrade and have more concerns about fat content. Men are more likely to snack on chocolate and...

Doubling flavour blast for fast grower

WITH current sales increases of 8%, Tic Tac is said by brand owner Ferrero, quoting Nielsen figures, to be the fastest-growing sugar confectionery brand...

Put your best foot forward

Ramp up sales with eye catching displays THERE are plenty of places in store where retailers can boost basket values, but in terms of impulse...

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...
Adeil Hussain, Chris Cobb, Harry Singh

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 of Scotland Asda Sheevaun Thomas Heather Turnbull

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.
Darkmilk Giant Buttons

Sales hang on sharing bags

Hanging bags are driving growth for brands in Scottish c-stores

A sweet new look

LEES of Scotland has unveiled revamped packaging for its Premium Meringue range – the first redesign for Lees meringues for 15 years.
Guylian chocolates

Fairtrade for Belgian brand

GUYLIAN has shone a spotlight on Fairtrade through a relaunch for the Belgian chocolate brand.