Polo goes strong and free
NESTLÉ Confectionery is adding to its Polo mints range by introducing another sugar-free line. New Polo Sugar Free Extra Strong (RRP 50p) is available...
M&M’s mix it up for new limited edition
M&M’s is adding to its portfolio of products with a new limited edition sharing pack - M&Ms Mix.
The new offering from Mars Chocolate UK...
Nights in and on-the-go boost sweets
FRUIT flavours are helping the sugar confectionery category continue to grow, says Dan Newell, confections marketing manager at Wrigley.
Newell reports that fruit confections grew...
Bags of potential for big sharing sales
TANGERINE Confectionery has re-imagined some of its most popular brands as Softies.
A spokesperson said: “The Softies range delivers the unique taste experience of Wham,...
Variety at the party
BUYING habits are changing and price-marked packs have become very important in c-stores. That’s the view of Mark Walker, sales director at Swizzels.
He reckons...
Big and on trend
SHARING is one of the reasons confectionery has continued to show its strength in the past year with an increase in sales of 0.6%...
Striped cola
A new flavour has been added to Maoam Stripes.
The new cola variety will join strawberry, apple, raspberry, orange and cherry in the bag.
Brand manager...
Mini chocolate treats
MUMS looking to treat their children are being targeted with new bars from Nestle.
Milkybar Milk & Crunchy is a cow-shaped, white chocolate bar and...
Toffee and Popcorn Duet for Galaxy
MARS Chocolate UK has added new combination to its Galaxy Duet range – Galaxy Duet Toffee & Popcorn.
The new single bar, available now with...
Nakd claims it’s dressing up the category
REFERRING to a Mintel snacking report, Nakd says 40% of consumers are switching to healthier snacks.
It also reports that with sales amounting to £31m...
Share boost for bag sales
ENTHUSIASM for sharing helped the value of chocolate sales grow by 0.9% to £3.9bn in 2015 says Mars Chocolate.
Trade communications manager Bep Dhaliwal said:...
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...
Big brand push mixes up and breaks out
BIG brands and new products are at the centre of Nestlé activity for Easter and beyond in 2016.
One launch is the introduction of the...
Adding to the excitement
CADBURY brand owner Mondelez International is turning detective this year with extensive research designed to get to the root of consumer chocolate uses and...
Putting the bite on health
HEALTHY chocolate is a term that can be met with scepticism but manufacturer Elizabeth Shaw says people are eating chocolate more healthily through portion...
Indulgent expansion
PROVIDING high-quality everyday indulgence is at the heart of the chocolate business of Mackie’s of Scotland, says the firm.
Mackie’s chocolate is now made in...
