Industry doubts whether banning television advertising on treats will impact on reducing obesity
This week has again brought a renewed spotlight on the major issue of obesity, which has been characterised as having reached crisis levels within the UK, with two thirds of UK adults considered as being overweight, according to Public Health England.
Semetrical reveals UK’s most popular search terms for sweets during lockdown
London-based digital marketing agency Semetrical has conducted research into consumer trends during the UK’s lockdown and found a large increase in online searches for sweet deliveries.
Yowie donates chocolate and gummy treats to US healthcare workers and patients
Yowie has made donations to numerous children’s hospitals, shelters and medical centres across to the US to show its support and admiration for frontline healthcare workers and patients during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ford Gum enters agreement with Impact Confections for line of bubble gum and candy
New bubble gum and candy will be released in summer 2020 under Impact Confections’ iconic Warhead brand.
Big League Chew and National Baseball Hall of Fame open virtual “Hall of Flavors” game
Fans of baseball and Big League chewing gum can enter the “Hall of Flavors” game and sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame, a year supply of bubble gum and $50,000.
Jelly Belly presents fans with new BeanBoozled Flaming Five Challenge
The Jelly Belly Candy Company is releasing a new line of progressively hotter jelly bean flavours, challenging spicy food lovers to see how hot they can handle their confectionery.
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls launch ‘Big Daddy’ jars ahead of Father’s Day
Premium UK sweet brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is introducing new 1.4kg ‘Big Daddy’ jars, so dads can get a bumper supply of the brand’s sweets for Father’s Day.
Big League Chew announces Slammin’ Strawberry bubble gum flavour
US shredded gum brand Big League Chew has announced the addition of its Slammin’ Strawberry flavour.
Peeps debuts seven new Easter treats
Peeps, the number one non-chocolate US Easter candy brand, is expanding its portfolio by debuting new products in Spring 2020.
Mars goes retro with Starburst’s brief return to original Opal Fruits
One of the week’s more intriguing confectionery tales concerns the UK revival of Opal Fruits for the first time in 22 years, albeit for a limited time period only.
Chupa Chups launches Good For You lollipops
Leading sugar confectionery company Perfetti Van Melle is expanding its Chupa Chups sugar free range with the launch of its Good For You lollipops.
Chewits launches new branding
Confectionery company Cloetta UK has relaunched one of its most-loved brands, Chewits, with a brand new design across all marketing channels.
A wealth of industry insights revealed at Gulfood
Last month found the Confectionery Production and Sweets & Savoury Snacks World team at Gulfood Manufacturing, which proved to be an extremely fascinating event.
Joe & Seph’s adds vegan popcorn range
North London-based popcorn makers, Joe & Seph’s is launching a new vegan range.