All Confectionery articles – Page 5
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NewsNestlé shares jump on signs of turnaround progress
Shares soared by more than 6.2% today as a result of the green shoots of optimism that the worst may be over
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NewsNestlé makes ‘solid’ progress on turnaround journey
Nestlé has hailed a “solid” performance in 2024, with slightly better-than-expected sales growth in the final quarter as the Kit Kat and Nescafé owner hiked the price of coffee and chocolate amid surging commodity costs
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NewsSoSweet launches first own-label range into convenience channel
It has so far launched in over 100 stores across the south west, including Premier and Spar, as well as in its own 16 retail stores, online and TikTok
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NewsCrediton Dairy launches extension to Arctic Coffee range
The range is designed to appeal to a growing number of Gen Z consumers who ‘love confectionery-style coffee shop treats’
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Comment & OpinionFmcg must disrupt to survive – and Unilever is making a start
Companies must be more aggressive in self-disrupting, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Promotional VideosHow to win the 'treat occasion' all year round
Watch this video to get the inside story on how Baileys has evolved to become a year-round indulgence, transcending the alcohol aisle and driving growth through innovation, new partnerships and cross-category opportunities.
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Confectionery
Appealing to a wide variety of consumer need states – including permissible indulgence, snacking and health – the confectionery category is showing its resilience. However, innovation and fun are key to keeping it vibrant for consumers across all ages.
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NewsSidemen launch Sides ice cream into grocery through Beechdean tie-up
The ice creams contain pieces of cake and ‘sumptuous’ sauces
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NewsKellanova’s profits surge ahead of Mars takeover
Mars’s takeover is imminent after the deal was approved by Kellanova’s shareholders
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely sales hit €200m but losses mount due to record cocoa prices
The strong growth came amid a tumultuous year for chocolate makers as cocoa prices hit record highs
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Range PreviewPretzel eggs and apple crumble hot cross buns: Co-op Easter range 2025
Highlights include items in its premium Irresistible range, with two new premium chocolate eggs and two new inventive hot cross bun varieties
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NewsMontezuma’s back in black in first year after rescue
Revenues at the business surged in the year to 31 May 2024 to £10.8m – higher than at the chocolate maker’s peak – as new owner Paramount Retail Group focused on a turnaround
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Range PreviewCroissant Easter eggs and hot cross bunettones: Waitrose Easter range 2025
This year’s range highlights premium confectionery, bold bakery additions and playful products to delight shoppers of all ages
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NewsUnited Food Brands taps freeze-dried candy trend with Tasty Vibes
Two ‘crunchy and intensely flavourful’ variants – Sweet Mix and Sour Mix – have launched
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Category ReportWho will ‘catch the worm’ this Easter? Category report 2025
Confectioners look set for a bonanza this spring, after their chocolate eggs rolled into stores ever so early
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NewsBramble Foods acquires Whitakers to expand chocolate offering
The strategic move strengthened the Bramble Foods offering, uniting two family-owned brands with ‘a shared commitment to quality and heritage’, the group said
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NewsCadbury adds its first paper pouch for Easter Favourites pack
The pouch features Mini Dairy Milk Eggs, treat-size bags of Mini Eggs and Creme Eggs
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NewsRowntree’s marks Jelly Tots 60th birthday with Tangy spin-off
The NPD is positioned to tap shoppers’ growing appetite for sour sweets
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NewsMars Wrigley unveils Easter 2025 range with M&M’s and Maltesers NPD
The chocolate giant has launched 11 new products under its Easter range
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NewsSuperfoodio unveils peanut ‘Better Cups’ with nut-based shells
The treats have rolled into over 130 Co-op stores nationwide