All Confectionery articles – Page 17
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NewsFroneri takes Cadbury Caramilk into ice cream with tub and lollies
It follows the UK debut of Cadbury Caramilk chocolate in June 2021 in tablet and countline formats
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Category ReportAre Easter sales at risk of being squished? Easter & spring category report 2023
HFSS regulations and recession are bearing down on the Easter bunny. So what can be done to drive growth for festive treats this year?
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Comment & OpinionReese’s pervy shoe spot feels strangely British
Establishing a sense of humour is a great way to make a brand feel familiar
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NewsRowntree’s makes non-HFSS debut with gummies quartet
Berry Hearts, Safari Mix, Gummy Bears and Jelly Snakes are provide 30% less sugar compared with similar sweets
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NewsWaitrose launches plastic-free range of Easter bunnies and cakes
Waitrose is preparing to face its first Easter since the introduction of HFSS rules
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ReportsWhy white chocolate is the hip option this Easter
White is the new brown for suppliers, with brands from Smarties to Jaffa Cakes launching paler versions of their bestsellers
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NewsLove Cocoa scores multimillion-pound backing to open luxury chocolate stores
Love Cocoa has ambitious plans to take the fight to rival premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat by opening 10 bricks-and-mortar outlets over the next three years
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NewsFruittella expands confectionery range with HFSS-compliant jellies
The new range is made with real fruit juice, natural flavours, natural colouring and 30% less sugar
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Analysis & Features18 more plant-based products and hitting shelves this Veganuary
As Veganuary continues to gain popularity, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing a surge in vegan product launches. Take a look at some of the newest vegan product launches for Veganuary whether you’re a seasoned meat avoider or just dipping a toe into the plant-based world
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NewsKit Kat unveils Caramel and Biscoff NPD – and brings back vegan bar
‘We are delighted to introduce new and revamped flavours across our range of products’, said Kit Kat
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NewsMondelez chocolate brands surging in price at the mults
A spokeswoman for the confectionery giant said it was ‘facing the same unprecedented challenges that many other food companies have reported when it comes to significantly increased input costs’
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NewsCake and brownies go vegan to dodge Brexit checks
Pecan Deluxe Candy is bypassing border checks by making its products plant-based
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NewsCadbury adds trio of Delights lower-calorie chocolate bars
The NPD comprises a ‘soft nougat filling and caramel layer’ and weighs in at 91 calories per serve
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NewsMondelez offloads chewing gum assets in US, Canada and Europe to Perfetti Van Melle for $1.4bn
The deal only includes the business in the US, Canada and Europe, with Mondelez retaining its gum holdings across Latin America, Asia, Middle East and Africa.
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Comment & OpinionWhy Cadbury’s ‘Glass and a Half in Everyone’ has cut through a year of top campaigns
It can only be a matter of time before Cadbury-a-like ads start showing up, says Jon Evans, chief customer officer at System1
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Analysis & FeaturesConfectionery – chocolate 2022: Easter saves choc in difficult year
Chocolate’s on the skids. Grocers have sold 91.2 million fewer bars, bags and boxes of the stuff in the past year
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Analysis & FeaturesConfectionery – sugar and gum 2022: Sweets surge as Brits get out and about
Candy’s value in grocery is up 6.9%, while gum sales have spiked 16.7%
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RankingsFive fastest growing products of 2022
Challengers like Madrí Excepcional are making great gains
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RankingsFive fastest falling products of 2022
The UK’s weather was the humble spud’s downfall this year
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NewsMars and Ferrero unveil new Easter lines for range of brands
Ferrero said it was ‘confident consumers will still want to spend on special occasions’ despite the cost of living crisis