Bazooka Candy Brands introduces Juicy Drop Gummy Dip ‘N Stix
US-based Bazooka Candy Brands is introducing the latest extension of Juicy Drop to its brand portfolio.
Candy Kittens launches new cherry flavour
London-based confectionery brand Candy Kittens is bringing old school nostalgia to its new Very Cherry vegan gourmet sweets.
Sustainability remains top of the industry’s agenda
Two of the standout developments for the confectionery sector in recent days have concerned very differing areas of sustainability – Tony’s Chocolonely delivering its series of ‘look-alike’ chocolate bars, and Nestle’s global first in moving from plastic to paper packaging.
Uncle Joe’s relaunches key product ranges to help consumers make healthier choices
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has relaunched its alcohol-free boozy flavoured sweets, lozenges and sugar free range with online special offers, to help consumers have a healthier start to the year.
Hancocks unveils Easter 2021 range
The UK’s leading confectionery wholesaler is offering an Easter brochure containing over 350 branded lines.
Candy Kittens introduced into Walmart stores
The London-based vegan confectionery brand is launching five of its top-selling gourmet sweets across the USA with a nationwide listing at Walmart.
Industry shows resilience on the eve of a second coronavirus lockdown
This week, following in the footsteps of several other nations around Europe including Belgium, France and Germany, the UK is set to enter a second period of lockdown in England amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Confectionery sales gain a supernatural boost ahead of this weekend’s Halloween festivities
Ever since watching the Halloween celebrations featuring in Steven Spielberg’s ET as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by the lengths that some will go to mark this key annual extravaganza heralding the long, dark nights of winter.
Award-winning chocolatier introduces North South Confections
North South Confections’ first luxury chocolate collection pairs creamy fruit and caramel centres with carefully chosen chocolate infusions.
Valeo Confectionery announces new twist on XXX favourite
Valeo Confectionery has launched new XXX Softmints in response to consumer demand for the XXX brand’s iconic mint flavour in a new, softer format.
Beech’s Confectionery Group unveils new Fabulous Fondants
The Beech’s Confectionery Group has announced the forthcoming launch of its Jenny Wren brand’s new line.
Major report on reducing sugar in ranges poses ongoing industry challenge
This past week has seen the release of Public Health England’s (PHE) assessment of how its much-publicised drive to reduce sugar intake by 20% within food categories including confectionery has performed, and the results have been far from what was anticipated.
M&S introduces Percy Pig sweetie jar packaged by Croxsons
M&S has launched a collectable 1kg bespoke glass jar of Percy Pig sweets.
Dawn of the Living Income Differential’s potential major impact on West African cocoa farming
This past week has seen the key start of the latest cocoa season within West Africa, which sees the introduction of the Living Income Differential put forward by the governments of the Ivory Coast and Ghana to support farmers wages. In a guest blog, Kojo Hayford, managing editor of Ghana’s Cocoa Post, reflects on its potential impact.