Latest Confectionery News
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Product NewsSkittles links with Queer Britain on map sharing power of LGBTQ+ chosen families
Skittles and London’s Queer Britain museum launch the Chosen Family Map
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Product NewsToblerone announces three new lines to drive premium chocolate sales
Toblerone is to expand its portfolio with three new innovations
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Product NewsNestlé drives coffee growth with new confectionery collaborations and UK investment
Nestlé has launched two new Nescafé frothy coffee products in partnership with two of its confectionery lines
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Product NewsBen & Jerry’s offering prize picnics for retailers to spread joy in communities
Ben & Jerry’s is giving convenience retailers the chance to scoop a moment of joy for their communities
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about sugar confectionery
It is an ever-evolving category that constantly embraces new flavours, formats, and TikTok fads, yet is anchored by nostalgia, tradition, and trusted brands. Keeping abreast of the latest in sugar confectionery is vital for any forecourt operator, for whom the segment is a vital ingredient in the retail mix.
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Product NewsSpar secures channel exclusive on Lindt Lindor Pistachio Bar
Spar UK secures full channel exclusive on the new Lindt Lindor Pistachio bars
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Product NewsCornetto Max and Shopt boost convenience impact with retailer competition
Cornetto Max and Shopt are offering retailers up to £300 of Amazon voucher prizes this summer
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Product NewsDelamere partners with Swizzels for confectionery flavoured milk range
New Delamere & Swizzels milk drinks look to childhood tastes
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Product NewsFini secures first listing with Bestway Wholesale
Confectionery brand Fini has secured its first listing with Bestway Wholesale, with 10 SKUs rolling out across 55 depots including its Tubes range and newly-launched Mini Mochis
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Product NewsCadbury adds new pack size to Grab & Go range and £1k retailer prizes
Five retailers stocking Cadbury’s new packs have the opportunity to win £1,000
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Product NewsSwizzels celebrates 50 years of Double Dip with new Triple Dip Sour
Swizzels has launched a new Triple Dip sweet to celebrate the 50th birthday of its Double Dip
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NewsWeight loss drugs revealed to have wiped £170m off Britain’s grocery bills
Data from Worldpanel reveals the impact of weight loss drugs on shopping baskets
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Product NewsNew flavours announced for Maynards Bassetts and Sour Patch sweets
Mondelēz International is expanding its sugar confectionery range with three new flavours
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News36% of shoppers plan an increased grocery spend during World Cup
New IGD shopper research shows that spend intent has risen significantly compared to 2022 levels
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Product NewsRetailers urged to enter KitKat’s Grand Prix competition as deadline approaches
Just a week remains to enter KitKat’s F1 retailer competition
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Product NewsWerther’s Original partners with English Heritage for promotion
Werther’s Original is launching a new on-pack promotion in partnership with English Heritage, offering every shopper 2-for-1 entry to heritage sites, annual memberships and cottage holidays from September 2026
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Product NewsCadbury adds strawberries and creme frappe chocolate bar
Cadbury has launched a limited-edition Dairy Milk Strawberries & Creme Frappe flavour, designed to be served chilled and drive incremental chocolate sales during the warmer months
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Promotional FeatureMake all-day snacking a bigger profit driver
How retailers can unlock sales in the growing snacking category with on-the-go formats, smart merchandising and trusted brands.
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Product NewsHaldiram’s taps into the tropical trend with two new summer sweets
Haldiram’s has launched mango and pistachio summer sweets inspired by flavour trends
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Product NewsSwizzels unveils new £1 pricemarked Atomix convenience range
Swizzels is launching Atomix, a new range designed to help convenience retailers