All Confectionery articles
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NewsUnitas launches first own-label confectionery range under Local Living
The Local Living confectionery range spans Fizzy Mix, Giant Fizzy Strawbs, Mini Pencils, Tangy Mix, Sour Snakes and Party Mix
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NewsLindt & Sprüngli volumes hit as consumers steer clear of high prices
Lindt & Sprüngli dropped guidance for organic sales growth from 4%-6% to just 0%-2% for 2026
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Snacking
Healthier options, functional ingredients and the influence of dietary medications continue to colour consumers’ attitudes towards snacking. However, shoppers continue to turn to the traditional favourites and choose flavour above any other consideration.
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Range PreviewFish finger sandwiches and ginger sugar knots: Co-op Irresistible Christmas 2026
Co-op is leaning into convenience and last-minute entertaining for Christmas 2026, with a festive range of party food, sandwiches, snacks, gifting and easy centrepieces
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Comment & OpinionWonka’s Golden Ticket: high-concept game show lacks magic
The set design is superb but the game show-cum-social experiment’s tone is all over the place
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NewsWorld of Sweets recalls two Dubai-style chocolates over salmonella risk
The affected products are Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh, and Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles Pistachio Milk Chocolate
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NewsFerrero unveils first Wonka-branded lines under Netflix tie-up
The Wonka range was developed at Ferrero’s Alfreton Centre of Excellence in Derbyshire
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NewsThe Traitors launches ‘interactive’ food range into Iceland
The eight-strong range features a selection of bakery products, cheesy snacks and confectionary all inspired by the murder-mystery show fronted by Claudia Winkleman.
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Category ReportWhy innovation is booming in the chocolate category
Can multi-sensory NPD help lure lapsed shoppers back to chocolate? And which trends will influence innovation in the year ahead?
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches rapid delivery offer with Deliveroo
The partnership aims to capitalise on demand for last-minute gifting, Deliveroo said
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NewsJelly Belly to make UK grocery return via Fox’s Burton’s tie-up
The sweets are launching initially in Sainsbury’s ahead of a wider rollout in Morrisons and Home Bargains
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NewsMonty Bojangles online chocolate adverts cleared
Campaigners said the Monty Bojangles chocolate ad was in breach of new laws on junk food marketing
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NewsNestlé and Pladis unveil Christmas confectionery ranges
Nestlé is to lean heavily on the tie-up between Kit Kat and Formula 1, while Pladis has launched three new products from McVitie’s
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Range PreviewWhat’s new in Co-op for Halloween 2026
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, likely to create a bigger opportunity around last-minute parties and entertaining
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Comment & OpinionScaremongering about sugar is pushing out the actual science
Healthy eating is important – but it must be backed up by good-quality, well-conducted, well-communicated science, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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Comment & OpinionHFSS regulations prompt a switch from discount promos to hybrid advertising – and it’s working
New rules have required brands to create a compliant mix of brand and product adverts, the data suggests it’s working, says James Dunaj, partner success director at Circana
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NewsHaribo and Ritter Sport team up for co-branded chocolate bar
The limited-edition NPD will be backed by Ritter Sport UK’s biggest-ever retail push
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Sarah Haworth, brand manager, Mondelez
‘It’s not always about the role or category, but about what skills you’ve learnt and how you apply them throughout your career’
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NewsMondelez Christmas 2026: Toblerone meets Biscoff in festive NPD
Cadbury Dairy Milk has also expanded its partnership with Lotus Biscoff with a duo of festive NPDs
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Cakes & Biscuits: 10 October
Confectionery brands are increasingly crossing over to cakes & biscuits