American Licorice Co announces spooky new launches from Sour Punch and Red Vines
American Licorice Company is helping US candy lovers kick off Halloween celebrations with a newly-launched seasonal lineup from its Sour Punch and Red Vines brands.
The rise of Shrinkflation continues to make its mark as manufacturers feel the strain
Alas, it seems it’s back in town, like the equivalent of the party guest that nobody really wants to see, “shrinkflation” of product portion sizes is on the horizon once more amid major pandemic, Covid-19 and post Brexit pressure on manufacturers.
Key global confectionery deals herald improving markets
While the past 18 months have proved particularly challenging for many businesses across the confectionery sector, major investments are continuing to be made by some of the sector’s biggest players, which bodes well for the overall market.
Forest Feast anticipates a glowing Halloween
UK snacking company Forest Feast has launched two new lines for Halloween in Glow in the Dark packaging.
Candy Kittens adds Gourmies to product range
UK confectionery brand Candy Kittens has announced a new vegan gummy range, available in three exotic flavours.
Chewits expands with new flavours
British sweet brand Chewits is expanding its stick pack ranges with a burst of new flavours, available in convenience and wholesale retailers.
M&S brings snacking favourites to 150 new countries with British Corner Shop
Marks and Spencer has launched an expansive range of food products on online worldwide export platform British Corner Shop, enabling customers in over 150 countries to buy M&S favourites.
A welcome return for the humble Opal Fruit is fuelled by consumer nostalgia
A short but hopefully relatively sweet column for you this week in just offering a warm welcome to an old favourite in the confectionery world – the return, albeit slight revival, of classic Opal Fruit sweets.
Tic Tac prepares for a trip to space
On 4 August 2021, Tic Tac will be sending a custom vessel into space filled with limited edition packs of its mints.
Can proposals for a world first snacks tax in the UK tackle the obesity crisis?
It’s a particularly rare occasion to see confectionery making front page headline national news, but the past week has seen the emergence of a potential global first being introduced in the UK, in the form of a tax on snacks.
Asda bags new Jealous Sweets Medley products
Asda is set to expand its plant-based offering by securing exclusive distribution of Jealous Sweets’ new Medley Range, available in two varieties.
BDSI’s work highlighting confectionery sector skills training sets the standard
This past week, Germany’s BDSI national confectionery organisation has highlighted a broad range of training opportunities for the sector, which highlighted the encouraging state of the industry there.
Kiddylicious introduces new 3+ range
Kiddylicious, a leading UK brand in baby snacks, is launching a range of foods specially made for toddlers aged 3+ years.
SugarSin debuts new range of gourmet gummies
London confectionery brand SugarSin is launching its premium range of gourmet gummies, made using natural colours and gluten and dairy free, for wholesale.