A focus on the Czech Republic
It is both interesting and relevant for anyone who works in the confectionery sector to know and understand at least some of what is happening in different confectionery markets.
Christmas crackers from Swizzels
British sweet manufacturer Swizzels has an extensive collection available for Christmas 2015 including sugar confectionery tin – Swizzels Sweet Shop Favourites.
Business, Candy & Gum, Functional & Free-from, Savoury Snacks, Seasonal
Skittles and Starburst get spooky
This Halloween sees the launch of two limited editions from Skittles and Starburst, as Wrigley aims to capitalise on the biggest sugar confectionery season of the year and set sales soaring.
Business, Candy & Gum, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Seasonal
See you at PPMA
This month, the CP team will be attending PPMA at the NEC in Birmingham. You will find Confectionery Production alongside the other Bell Publishing titles on Stand G94.
Industry trends
The UK chocolate and confectionery production industry is in the mature phase of its life cycle, according to a report published by business information provider IBISWorld in July.
Snacking revolution
Jack Skelly, food analyst, Euromonitor International, discusses how the world of snacking is changing, and the exciting opportunities this can offer manufacturers.
Hanging bags range
Wrigley is set to extend its range of price marked packs (PMPs) for its sugar confectionery brands Skittles and Starburst.
Price marked sharing bags
Perfetti Van Melle has introduced a range of £1 price-marked packs (PMPs) across its best-selling sharing bags to drive rate of sale and profits for retailers in the UK during the summer months.
Kids love sweets
Children and teenagers continue to represent a significant target audience for the global confectionery industry, according to a new report entitled Children’s Food & Drinks – Global Trends & Opportunities, from Leatherhead Food Research.
The only way is up
Daisy Phillipson considers the recent drop in hard candy sales in the US and the implications this has for confectionery manufacturers.
Pack offer to drive loyalty
Tic Tac is introducing a fun new on pack offer called ‘Happy Rewards’, boasting a reward with every pack. Launching in May, the campaign is set to sweeten the sugar confectionery category by driving loyalty and repeat purchase, with an offer to consumers of a range of unique and desirable prizes. Shoppers will be able […]
New on the go format
Skittles is launching an exciting new bottle format for its original Fruits flavour, as it taps into the growing consumer demand for confectionery products to enjoy on the go. The neat red container is designed to stand out on shelf, with an easy to open resealable lid to ensure people can enjoy Skittles when on […]
Easter sweets selection packs
The Swizzels Spring Selection, an exciting range that offers a variety of the most-popular Swizzels sweets in spring themed packs, is returning for Easter 2015. The Spring Selection tub is ideal for the Easter period – the tub is filled with a selection of Swizzels most loved sweets including Love Hearts, Parma Violets, Drumsticks and […]
Turning sour
Tangerine Confectionery, the manufacturer of sugar confectionery brand, Candyland, is tapping into the growing consumer demand for sour confectionery products by launching a new version of the classic Wham bar in the UK. The new Wham Super Sour Minis (200g, RRP £1.29) come in a sharing bag and boast miniature, sour versions of the traditional […]
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging