All Confectionery articles
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News
World of Sweets adds Mallow Dunkz under teen brand Sweet Vibes
The NPD comprises marshmallows coated in chocolate with a crispy candy shell
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News
Extra adds Refreshers Watermelon Raspberry gum, backed by £4.5m push
The NPD was developed in response to growing demand for fruity flavours, said Mars Wrigley
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Analysis & Features
10 new products to see at this year’s UK Food & Drink Shows
Mexican sauces, kimchi shots and Neapolitan truffles are among the hundreds of new products visitors will be able to see at the event in April
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News
Media Bites 14 February: Unilever, Valentine’s Day, American candy
Unilever’s plans to separate its ice cream division were covered widely by the papers this morning
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Nestlé shares jump on signs of turnaround progress
Shares soared by more than 6.2% today as a result of the green shoots of optimism that the worst may be over
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Nestlé makes ‘solid’ progress on turnaround journey
Nestlé has hailed a “solid” performance in 2024, with slightly better-than-expected sales growth in the final quarter as the Kit Kat and Nescafé owner hiked the price of coffee and chocolate amid surging commodity costs
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SoSweet launches first own-label range into convenience channel
It has so far launched in over 100 stores across the south west, including Premier and Spar, as well as in its own 16 retail stores, online and TikTok
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Crediton Dairy launches extension to Arctic Coffee range
The range is designed to appeal to a growing number of Gen Z consumers who ‘love confectionery-style coffee shop treats’
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Comment & Opinion
Fmcg must disrupt to survive – and Unilever is making a start
Companies must be more aggressive in self-disrupting, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Promotional Videos
How to win the ‘treat occasion’ all year round
Watch this video to get the inside story on how Baileys has evolved to become a year-round indulgence, transcending the alcohol aisle and driving growth through innovation, new partnerships and cross-category opportunities.
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Confectionery
Appealing to a wide variety of consumer need states – including permissible indulgence, snacking and health – the confectionery category is showing its resilience. However, innovation and fun are key to keeping it vibrant for consumers across all ages.
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Sidemen launch Sides ice cream into grocery through Beechdean tie-up
The ice creams contain pieces of cake and ‘sumptuous’ sauces
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Kellanova’s profits surge ahead of Mars takeover
Mars’s takeover is imminent after the deal was approved by Kellanova’s shareholders
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Tony’s Chocolonely sales hit €200m but losses mount due to record cocoa prices
The strong growth came amid a tumultuous year for chocolate makers as cocoa prices hit record highs
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Range Preview
Pretzel eggs and apple crumble hot cross buns: Co-op Easter range 2025
Highlights include items in its premium Irresistible range, with two new premium chocolate eggs and two new inventive hot cross bun varieties
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Montezuma’s back in black in first year after rescue
Revenues at the business surged in the year to 31 May 2024 to £10.8m – higher than at the chocolate maker’s peak – as new owner Paramount Retail Group focused on a turnaround
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Range Preview
Croissant Easter eggs and hot cross bunettones: Waitrose Easter range 2025
This year’s range highlights premium confectionery, bold bakery additions and playful products to delight shoppers of all ages
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United Food Brands taps freeze-dried candy trend with Tasty Vibes
Two ‘crunchy and intensely flavourful’ variants – Sweet Mix and Sour Mix – have launched
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Category Report
Who will ‘catch the worm’ this Easter? Category report 2025
Confectioners look set for a bonanza this spring, after their chocolate eggs rolled into stores ever so early
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News
Bramble Foods acquires Whitakers to expand chocolate offering
The strategic move strengthened the Bramble Foods offering, uniting two family-owned brands with ‘a shared commitment to quality and heritage’, the group said