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.
Welcome to the Sweety Guy
Damion Elson AKA The Sweety Guy, reviews Wright & Co Brandy Snaps and Perfectionery’s latest gummy sweets.
Forest Feast creates new vegan Chocolate Dipped Fruit
Forest Feast’s new Vegan 60% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Dipped Fruit range joins the brand’s growing treats on offer at Waitrose.
Jealous Sweets adds new plant-based Sours
Jealous Sweets continues its plant-based NPD by unveiling a new range of sharing bag sour beans in two flavours.
Perfetti Van Melle launches new ‘Mix of Minis’ miniature formats
The new Mix of Minis’ range consists of miniature formats across three of Perfetti Van Melle’s iconic brands; Fruittella, Mentos and Chupa Chups.
Popcorn Kitchen releases new range of indulgent flavours
This month, UK, Surrey-based Popcorn Kitchen will be unveiling a new indulgent twist on its core bagged range.
Jealous Sweets releases new Berry Foams and Juicy Foams
UK brand Jealous Sweets has announced the launch of a new Foams sweet format that is plant-based, gluten-free, and comes in two variants.
Confectionery market moves increasingly towards healthier options acquisitions
Hershey’s freshly announced move to acquire reduced sugar confectionery brand Lily’s has put down an intriguing marker for where the sector is heading for the remainder of this year.
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Cadbury’s move urging support for chocolatiers is vital
Conventional wisdom on marketing strategy dictates that attention is largely focused on encouraging consumers to want more or engage more with a certain product or brand, yet in these strange days we inhabit, these rules are now being broken.