All Confectionery articles
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Comment & OpinionThe snacking industry causes harm and needs regulating
Our current voluntary approach towards reformulation has proven inadequate, says Sonia Pombo, head of impact & research for Action on Salt
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Range PreviewCavapoos, dinosaurs and Custard Cream Eggs: M&S Easter range 2025
Marks & Spencer is embracing indulgence and novelty this Easter with a range that reflects growing consumer appetite for loaded and layered eggs
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NewsUnilever adds Haribo, Solero, Twister, Cornetto and Carte D’Or ice creams
Unilever said: ‘our role as a market leader is to expand ice cream into new occasions’
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Category ReportGoing, going, gone? Trends in snack bars 2025
Snack bar profits are crumbling in the face of soaring wheat, nut and cocoa prices. So, who’s managing to grow, and at what cost?
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Range PreviewWhat’s new in Tesco’s Easter range 2025
Tesco is tapping into shifting Easter trends with a focus on free-from and premiumisation
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NewsSwizzels adds Squashies ‘Drumchick’ sweets ahead of Easter
The treats are intended to ‘offer retailers a chance to expand their Easter range beyond chocolate’
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Range PreviewSainsbury’s Taste the Difference Easter range 2025
From premium Belgian chocolate eggs to seasonal bakes, the lineup caters to both adventurous and traditional tastes
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NewsCadbury shrinks Twirl multipacks by 10% amid record-high cocoa costs
The old 10x21.5g packs have been replaced with 9x21.5g ones
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NewsPerfetti Van Melle appoints Rob Lockley as UK commercial MD
The appointment came at ’a very exciting time for the business’, said Perfetti Van Melle
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NewsWorld 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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NewsExtra 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 & Features10 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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NewsMedia 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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NewsNestlé 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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NewsNestlé 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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NewsSoSweet 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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NewsCrediton 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 & OpinionFmcg 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 VideosHow 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 ToThe 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.