Flyers loads in Cherry to liquorice range
Liquorice confectionery producers Flyers has added a new tangy Cherry flavour to its range, aiming to build on the demand for sour sweet options.
Baileys sweetens a cocktail treat for Christmas this year
Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has unveiled its new range of Baileys Chocolate Choc-Tails, aiming to drive up gifiting opportunities this Christmas season.
Yorkie unveils new Biscuit & Brownie flavour
British chocolate bar brand Yorkie has unveiled a new limited edition flavour Biscuit & Brownie using cocoa that has been sourced via Nestlé's Income Accelerator programme.
McVitie’s Club Layers into the confectionery sector
Global snacking firm pladis has taken the famous McVitie's Club biscuits brand into confectionery for the first time with McVitie's Club Layers Orange.
Blocks away
CHOCOLATE. Is there anything it can’t do? It’s high in antioxidants, a natural anti-depressant, and contains theobromine, which kills the bacteria which cause tooth...
Season is the ‘shining star’ for sweet treats
SPECIALIST confectionery wholesaler Hancocks considers Christmas to be the industry’s “shining star”.
The company says its Christmas sales grew by 16% year on year in...
The sweet taste of retail success
Hitting the spot with sugar confectionery
CONFECTIONERY is big business for convenience stores and, even though customers are more health conscious than ever, there’s still...
Beefing up a sweet brekkie
Mondelez has bolstered its breakfast offer with three pieces of NPD
Minions ready for Halloween
The mischievous Minions now appear on packs across Jelly Belly’s BeanBoozled range which makes use of a ‘trick or treat’ mechanic
To share or not to share
Sharing is the focus of a new TV advert from luxury chocolate firm Lily O’Brien’s .
A record year for chocolate farmer
Mackie’s of Scotland sold enough bars in 2019 to stretch from Glasgow to Edinburgh and back
Reduced plastic packs coming soon
Mars Wrigley has stepped up its sustainable packaging programme, with narrower packs set to roll out in April
Cutting out carbon
German chocolate brand Ritter Sport has become a climate-neutral company.
Eco-relaunch
SUSTANABILITY was central to Belgian premium chocolate brand Guylian’s recent relaunch.
Lotus lands in Co-op
LOTUS Bakeries has secured a national retail listing for its Milk Chocolate Biscoff Cream tablet.
Celebrate with Maltesers Easter Cake Bars
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats is highlighting its limited-edition Maltesers Easter Cake Bars as a good way for retailers to gain extra sales at present.