Tag: confectionery
The choc of the new
‘Innovation’ is still the watchword in confectionery
THE UK confectionery market has seen a proliferation of new sweets and chocolate over the past year. And...
Special times in the bag
Chocolate and chews blocks and bars ready to rise to nights on the sofa sales opportunities
NEW product development and the rise of night-in sharing...
Sweet memories
Names and tastes from the past – brought up to date – aim to be perfect sharing option for modern families
NOSTALGIC parents planning a...
Sofa nights set to snowball
THE return of darker evenings and family-oriented TV shows will see an increase in big nights in, sweet treats maker Lees of Scotland says....
Acting on impulse
CONFECTIONERY has been recognised as a key product category in c-stores for a very long time. And confectionery companies have spent decades honing their...
Year of flavour – Latest from chocolatiers
FOR chocolate confectionery this year will be all about flavour, says ethical chocolate company Madecasse.
Founded in 2008 the company produces single-origin chocolate bars made...
Out with the old…
CONFECTIONERY manufacturer Mondelez International and specialist wholesaler Hancocks are each mixing the traditional confectionery market up ... by launching products that combine chocolate with...
Let’s talk chocolate
When it comes to predicting chocolate confectionery trends for 2014, who better to ask than Scottish convenience retailers.
WITH chocolate confectionery, the possibilities for consumers...
Mini mints from Mondelez
Mondelez International has launched Halls XS in a mini size.
The mini sweets are available in lemon and peppermint flavours and are packed in a...
Bestway’s Easter plan
EASTER is fairly late this year – Easter Sunday is 20 April so there’s still time for retailers to cash in on what is...
Pocket money plus – Confectionery focus
Pay special attention to kids’ latest opinions if you want to maximise sugar confectionery returns
RETAILERS who have been in the business for a...
Sour power – Candyland launches bon bons
TANGERINE Confectionery brand Candyland has launched a sour raspberry flavour bon bon sweet.
The company says tangy tasting treats are popular at the moment. It...
Classic attractions – Kinder Bueno
KINDER Bueno had an exceptional year, outperforming the countlines category with 9% growth, says Levi Boorer, customer development director, with brand owner Ferrero.
“This year’s...
Sugar takes on the sour taste of success
CHOCOLATE has long been the dominant player in the confectionery market.
But it’s sugar confectionery that is flavour of the moment. It may only be...
It comes once a year … when does it start?
The festive season is round the corner and it’s one of the biggest times of the year for confectionery. Some suppliers say begin early...
Sweets giants set festive tastes
Christmas self-eat treats, worth £3m last year, are tipped to be growth area for seasonal confectionery
WHILE the rest of the world is still wearing...
