A year of promise despite trading challenges
As was demonstrated at ProSweets and ISM last month, there have been some significant finished product launches, as well as equipment within the packaging and wrapping segments of the confectionery market.
Global confectionery sector growth predicted
As we move into 2019, there’s plenty to reflect upon after another exceptionally eventful twelve months within the confectionery sector.
Twix Triple Chocolate bars from Mars Confectionery
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has introduced a new variety of Twix in the US – Triple Chocolate Cookie.
Mars Wrigley intensifies the battle for production sustainability
The announcement by Mars Wrigley Confectionery on its decision for a $1 billion package of support to assist African cocoa growing communities is a definite step in the right direction.
Mars Wrigley’s Sweet Sundays promotion returns
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK, home to four out of the top ten bitesize brands, has announced the return of its Sweet Sundays promotion for the seventh year running.
Mars Wrigley delivers product revamp across core brands
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has confirmed the launch of what it has billed as its ‘first true texture innovation’ in nearly two decades, across its core Skittles and Starburst brands.
Maltesers launches new Buttons and Truffles in the UK
The UK’s third most popular chocolate brand Maltesers has confirmed the launch of two new products this month: Maltesers Buttons and Maltesers Truffles.
M&M’s reveals new White Chocolate Peanut addition
M&M’s has revealed a new addition to its line-up of colourful candies: White Chocolate Peanut.
Mars announces Sweetstake to mark football season
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK has launched The Sweetstake, a new on-pack promotion offering consumers the chance to win millions of prizes including free products and cash.
Extra delivers Peppermint and Polar Ice Chewy Mints
Chewing gum brand Extra has announced the launch of its latest product, Extra Chewy Mints.
Top trends of 2017
As 2017 nears to a close, we’re looking at what the most-read articles to appear on the Confectionery Production website were this year.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Mars Wrigley to unveil 20 new confectionery products in US
At the upcoming National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual show in Chicago, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US will share insights for retailers from its recently announced ‘Omnichannel’ category approach, as well as new products and line extensions.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Wrigley extends seasonal range
Wrigley is extending its seasonal range to five Halloween SKUs in the UK.
Wrigley unveils Strawberry Starburst
Mars owned confectionery brand Wrigley has announced the UK launch of Starburst Strawberry, following the product’s successful introduction in the US earlier this year.