Mint-flavoured twist-wrapped chocolate Mingles is spearheading Bendicks’ Christmas confectionery range as a new 600g sharing pack, retailing at £6.99.

A £2.5m TV campaign for the brand kicks off early next month with another burst scheduled for December.

Other seasonal newcomers include Bendicks Chocolate Collection - a 200g, £4.99, assortment of chocolate-covered truffles, pralines, caramels and fruit creams - and a 400g Werther’s Original Mixed Gift pack with butter candies and chewy toffees retailing at £3.99. There are also new Bendicks Mint Collections in shelf ready trays and a new £2.99 400g pack of Toffifee.