All Confectionery articles
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Comment & OpinionEdgy sells. But can retailers stock it?
From sour sweets to snortable caffeine, provocative branding is building to get people talking, but the real test is whether it can earn a lasting place on the shelf, says Ben Martin, founder and creative director at Royal Flush
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NewsQuality Street paper tubs scrapped by Nestlé and Tesco after two-year trial
Paper tubs for Quality Street were first seen in Tesco in October 2024
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NewsAudrey’s Chocolates secures £550k funding as growth soars
Artisanal chocolatier Audrey’s Chocolates has won £550k in new funding to expand production, after two years of rapid growth
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches limited-edition festive drinks
Available from this week, the Lebkuchen drinking chocolate is inspired by the traditional German Christmas market bake
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Comment & OpinionThe unhealthy food loophole giving chocolate spreads a free pass
Maltesers face advertising curbs, but Maltesers Spread doesn’t. That’s a regulatory gap that’s letting sugary spreads off the hook, says Kawther Hashem, head of research and impact at Action on Salt & Sugar, Queen Mary University of London
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NewsMondelez threatens legal action against Moo Free over ‘Snowballs’ trademark
It comes after vegan chocolate startup Catherine’s Originals was accused by Mondelez of copying Toblerone’s shape last week
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Easter & Spring: 30 January
Easter isn’t all about chocolate, hot cross buns and roast lamb
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NewsQuality Street celebrates 90th birthday with Monopoly Christmas tie-up
Quality Street, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, has not made any size changes to its tubs this Christmas
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NewsEmpire Bespoke Foods taps ‘fricy’ trend with Hot Tamales candy duo
The candies tap into consumer appetite for sweet and spicy flavour combinations
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NewsLindt & Sprüngli CEO exits as growth stutters
The chocolatier has been struggling with weak demand across core European markets
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NewsHalloween spending to reach £705m as Saturday boosts parties and alcohol sales
An online panel survey of 1,002 UK shoppers by retail and shopper marketing agency Savvy found that 46% planned to celebrate Halloween in some way, rising to 78% among families
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product Award 2026: Confectionery
Based around The Traitors’ Round Table scenes, this immersive confectionery product adds playfulness and a little tension
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Category ReportCakes and biscuits harness the power of confectionery
All top five biscuit brands and four of the top five cake brands are in volume decline
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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