Exclusive Christmas line

Developed especially for Christmas 2014, new Original Choc Nibbles 175g gift tubes are available exclusively from Hancocks Cash & Carry depots across the UK. Ideal as stocking fillers, the Original Choc Nibbles tubes are available at £7.29 for an outer of 12, which can be retailed at £1.00 or more each, a margin of 27 […]

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Wooden lollipop tree

Hancocks has launched a wooden lollipop tree to display 136 Kingsway Lollies on counter tops. The tree stands 500mm high and is designed to facilitate impulse counter sales or as a centerpiece for a children’s sweets display. The Kingsway Lolly Tree package comes with six flavours of lollies, including sherbet lemon, bugglegum, sour cherry, USA […]

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Confectionery brand relaunch

Hancocks has invested in a full relaunch of its long established Kingsway brand, which it will be rolling out over the next few months. Kingsway was originally established as a pick and mix provider for retailers. Today hundreds of weighout sweets are offered under the brand, as well as a wide range of sweet jars, […]

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UK confectionery wholesaler sold

Hancocks Group Holdings (Hancocks), which includes Hancocks Cash and Carry, has been sold to its management and H2 Equity Partners (H2). The new ownership sees both Andrew and Adrian Hancock step back from the company. Established in 1962 by Andrew and Adrian’s father Ray Hancock, the Hancocks Group has been owned and managed by the […]

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New liquorice sweets for Hancocks

Hancocks has launched a range of wholesale liquorice sweets at all confectionery cash and carries. The liquorice sweets, from specialist Finnish manufacturer, Makulaku, are visually attractive whilst offering some great tastes. The range of seven new liquorice sweets includes: four striped sweets (apple, banana, mint and strawberry), cherry twists, flowers (apple, banana, chocolate and strawberry […]

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Hancocks brightens children’s market

Hancocks Cash and Carry has exclusively launched its own range of novel children’s chocolate bars – Hibbi. Hibbi the Hippo fronts the novel range of chocolate, which includes popping candy and banana flavours, in a market that is crying out for more innovation. “The children’s sugar confectionery market is very busy, however chocolate seems to […]

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Hancocks launches empty sweet jars

Hancocks Cash and Carry has launched a five strong range of empty sweet jars, giving retailers even greater flexibility when selling loose sweets. Retailers can fill them with their own bespoke range to sell as gifts or treats, achieving margins in excess of 40%.

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Hancocks brings out value choc countlines

Hancocks Cash and Carry has launched a range of value chocolate countlines with low retail prices. “While some shoppers will remain loyal to a particular brand whatever the price, others are seeking a better value taste – our new range of countlines will effectively serve the value end of the market,” says Jonathan Summerley, Hancocks purchasing director.

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