
Whilst it might have been peak summer outside, the world of confectionery is already looking beyond that. Throughout July, we’ve seen exciting new chocolate bars, flavourful variations of popular sweets, and attention-grabbing novelty lines.
As always, we’ve picked some standout new stock, alongside some returning best-sellers, to help keep you up to date.
Two trusted confectionery favourites join forces in the Aero Milkybar white chocolate bars, combining the smooth, creamy taste of Milkybar with Aero’s instantly recognisable bubbly texture. With both a £1.50 price-marked sharing bar and handy multipack available, you can easily offer shoppers strong value on sharing, lunchbox treats and impulsive treats.
Sour Patch Kids Peach and Tropical bring bright flavour twists to a hugely popular American brand, complete with the brand’s signature sour sugar coating. The 105g bags are ideal for both sharing and portion control, while the £1.25 price-marked Peach packs give you an eye-catching value message that is easy for shoppers to pick up on.
Cadbury Dairy Milk and Biscoff proved a winning combination in recent years, and this festive bauble gives you another highly desirable seasonal impulse line to add to your Christmas range this time around. With creamy milk chocolate and a caramelised biscuit filling with crunchy inclusions, it has the all-important gifting appeal alongside the cheeky treat shoppers look for at this time of year.
Taking a familiar fruity favourite and giving it a fizzy, tangy makeover, Haribo Balla Bites Z!NG is sure to stand out on shelf. Backed by one of the biggest names in sweets, this £1.25 price-marked pack is suitable for vegetarian and vegan sweet lovers, meaning you can serve an even wider customer base.
Tap into a nostalgic format that sweet lovers will instantly recognise, with Crazy Candy Factory Giant Sour Crazy Straws—jumbo straws packed full of sour fruity candy pebbles. Fun, colourful and easy to enjoy on the go, they are a neat fit for leisure outlets, seaside stores and businesses hoping to capture holiday-maker impulse spending.
Offering a lighter take on the chocolate classic, the new Bounty Fruit & Nut chocolate bars bring together dates, raisins, peanuts and Bounty’s signature coconut, finished with a drizzle of milk chocolate. The multipack format gives shoppers an easy way to stock up and enjoy better value, while helping you cater for the growing demand for better-for-you indulgence.
Proven best-sellers that are once again available, our Back in Stock category is here to help keep track of returning favourites. This month, we’ve seen the return of nostalgic chocolate-coated nuts, a Halloween pick n mix favourite, and a Cadbury festive favourite, among others.
Of course, these picks are just a selection from our new-in lines. There have been so many new additions throughout July! You’ll find new sweets and chocolate, branded and bulk lines, all of which are ready to freshen up any range. Here at Hancocks, we’ve been supporting independents since 1962, and you can bulk buy online, shop in our wholesale stores, or utilise our free Click & Collect service.
Published on 03 Aug 2026