All Confectionery articles – Page 2
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NewsEaster egg promotions surge despite government multibuy ban
Two-thirds of Easter eggs are on promotion at major supermarkets, up from 57% last year, as retailers switch from banned multibuys to price cuts with three weeks until Easter
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NewsValeo buys Bulgarian biscuit business to push Europe growth
Valeo Foods has acquired heavyweight Bulgarian biscuitmaker Prestige-96, marking another milestone on the company’s mission to become Europe’s “sweet treats champion”
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Analysis & FeaturesThe two new features spotlighting innovation at the UK Food & Drink Shows
The Taste the Future competition and a dedicated area called Spotlight on Future Foods will highlight innovation with wellbeing and sustainability at its core
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Category ReportRaising the bar: trends in snack bars 2026
Snack bars are pushing boundaries in ingredients and capitalising on demand for functionality. Who’s at the top of the pile?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy recalls keep occurring and which category is the worst offender
Recalls can have huge consequences – so why can’t companies stop them happening, and which categories are most at risk?
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NewsSurya Foods launches Candy Crescent halal sweets range
Gummy Bears and Cola Bottles will launch into over 900 Tesco stores
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Comment & OpinionAs chocolate prices soar, cocoa alternatives are on the rise
Advances in food technology are enabling the creation of cocoa alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional chocolate, says Emma Schofield, associate director for global food science at Mintel Food & Drink
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NewsChocolate sales rising faster among GLP-1 users, Lindt claims
According to Lindt, US sales of premium chocolate increased among GLP-1 users by nearly 17% in 2025
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Range PreviewCherry bakewell hot cross buns and vegan raspberry & dark chocolate eggs: Asda Easter 2026
Highlights from Asda’s Easter 2026 line-up include a pistachio & Himalayan salt white chocolate egg and a caramel, pretzel & honeycomb milk chocolate egg
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NewsLindt & Sprüngli lowers growth expectations amid war in the Middle East
Warren Ackerman of Barclays said he believed the cut to guidance was more focussed around consumer sentiment, given Lindt’s exposure to the Middle East is not that significant
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Range PreviewSticky toffee eggs and jelly-stuffed hot cross buns: Tesco Easter 2026
Viral dessert-inspired flavours dominate Tesco’s Easter 2026 lineup, with sticky toffee, caramelised biscuit and pistachio featuring across the range
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Range PreviewBlonde chocolate croissants and cereal milk flapjack: Waitrose Easter 2026
Waitrose is banking on premium formats and trending flavours to drive sales for Easter 2026
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NewsUnitas launches confectionery guide to boost retailer sweet sales
The guide features sales data, practicle advice and tips on price, value, and in-store activations
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NewsPri Bakes founder exits HFSS-compliant snacking brand
Priyanka Savjani founded the business in 2020 as an oat-based better-for-you snacking brand positioned for the non-HFSS market
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NewsSwizzels expands Squashies Drumstick ice cream range
The products are made under licence by Brand of Brothers
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NewsNestlé adds Kit Kat, Aero, Milkybar and Rowntree’s treats for Easter
The lineup includes three new Kit Kat Incredible Eggs
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NewsFerrero revives Kinder Bueno Dark after seven-year hiatus
The treat was axed by Ferrero in 2019
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NewsFini adds Mini Mochis to tap growing demand for Asian sweets
Online discussions around Asian snacks are up 9% year on year, said Fini
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Confectionery
As HFSS restrictions tighten the noose around LHF product promotion, discover how some confectionery suppliers are exploring reformulation alongside different tastes and textures to stimulate demand, while others are playing on their heritage and quality to retain loyal shoppers.
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NewsFerrero holds growth steady, hitting €19bn in sales
Italian treats giant Ferrero Group has kept up expansion, growing sales 4.6% to €19.3bn (£16.8bn) in the year to 31 August 2025