Put your faith in the tablets
What do the tech industry and the UK chocolate category have in common?
A love affair with tablet formats, according to some of the latest category data, which points to continued growth for larger packs of chocolate.
Calorie cap for Mondelez children’s range
Mondelez has committed to reducing the calorie count for its entire children’s chocolate and biscuit range.
Another lower sugar release
Wine Gums are the latest brand to get a low-sugar makeover, with parent firm Mondelez releasing a new variant that contains 30% less sugar.
Spar own brand on the rise
Following a reported 3% rise in sugar confectionery sales, Spar Brand has released a range of six new sweets.
A cultured new snack
Described as the firm’s ‘biggest fruity confectionery launch of 2019’, Mars Wrigley has unveiled Skittles Dips.
Keeping it sweet
Perfetti Van Melle provides IRI data on the UK sugar confectionery market which is worth £1.3bn annually.
Some sweet news for veggies
With more and more people living a meat-free lifestyle, the German confectionery giant has revamped and extended its vegetarian range.
Need to know for sales to grow
If you want to thrive in retail then its crucial to keep an eye on trends – particularly when it comes to the big hitting categories like confectionery.
Lees lands Asda contract
Coatbridge-based confectionery manufacturer Lees of Scotland has secured a major contract with Asda.
Slabs lead to sales success
Chocolate brand Thorntons has expanded its already extensive portfolio into a new format with the launch of a range of four premium tablets.
A sweet break from the shop
Swizzels supporting retailers with a new holiday competition this month
Giddy up for Vimto’s new lollipop range
Soft drinks brand Vimto has been seeking to reinvigorate its confectionery licence business through a new partnership with IB Group
Putting a price on success
Mondelez reports 4% growth for sharing bags
Wise words at hen party
Irish chocolate brand, Lily O’Brien’s, has added a new flavour to its share bag collection
More treats with fewer calories
The latest addition to the Burton’s Biscuit Company ‘less than 100 calories’ range of biscuits and snacks is Maryland Oaty Cookie Bars
To share or not to share
Sharing is the focus of a new TV advert from luxury chocolate firm Lily O’Brien’s .
