Bueno returns from the dark
KINDER Bueno Dark returned to store shelves in February following an appearance last year.
Levi Boorer, customer development director for Ferrero UK & Ireland...
Say hello to the new chocolate culture
IS there such a thing as healthy chocolate? Well, Ohso is certainly chocolate with a difference.
It’s Belgian chocolate with no added sugar but billions...
Bagging a big night in bonus
THE big night in is big and getting bigger, says brand-owning giant Mondelez International.
Quoting Nielsen statistics, Mondelez trade communications manager Susan Nash said: “Evening...
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...