The Scoop: Confectionery News & Advice

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Over the years, Hancocks has always shared its confectionery expertise with its partners! From the latest news and product launches to expert industry advice, seasonal inspiration and category insights, The Scoop brings you everything you need for sweet success.

Trends 02 Jul 2026

Must-have Wholesale Confectionery Trends for 2026

As with any other sector, the confectionery industry doesn’t stand still. Trends are continually evolving in line with consumer demands, whilst brands and manufacturers are always looking for new and exciting ways to innovate and up their game.

Trends 03 Jun 2026

Maximise World Cup Sales

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be one of the biggest retail moments of the summer, giving convenience stores a major opportunity to drive sales across match-day shopping missions. Spanning three host countries, more than 40 days and 104 matches, the tournament creates bountiful opportunities to tap into planned big-night-in shops as well as last-minute top-up purchases in the run-up to kick-off.

Trends 19 Jul 2022

The Most Popular Wholesale American Candy

Here at Hancocks, we’ve supplied retailers with the best sweets in the business for 60 whole years! We work hard to offer the best stock, so that our customers can provide sweet lovers everywhere with exactly what they want. That means we’re always looking for new and exciting confectionery, as well as keeping our finger on the pulse regarding current trends. American candy is riding a wave of popularity in the UK. The stateside flair for confectionery offers something different and British sweet tooths just can’t get enough of it. An army of iconic brands means that you can easily put together a range full of candy stars.

Sweet Brands 11 Apr 2024

Unwrapping Success: Choc Nibbles' Tempting Innovation in the Choc-a-Block Chocolate Market

Discover Choc Nibbles' Original Bar: innovative, flavourful, and affordable chocolate indulgence that shoppers will love and offers retailers great margins.

Business Advice 25 Jan 2022

How a Planogram can boost your sales

When it comes to the success of your sweetshop, the products you offer are obviously integral to your business. So, any way that you can enhance the performance of the stock on your shelves is in turn going to boost your sales. Here at Hancocks, we’ve partnered with Plan for Profit to help our customers get the most out of their amazing confectionery range. Plan for Profit is a Unitas Wholesale resource dedicated to helping independent retailers succeed. Their website and mobile app offer expert assistance and tools designed to help your business. One of their facilities that could return noticeable results is a Planogram. to make sure they are stocking the right core range of products – and how to get the best out of them.

Trends 10 Jan 2024

Hancocks: Wholesale American Candy Specialists

Consumers love American sweets and candy, but selling the stock isn’t always straightforward. But rest assured, all of the stock at Hancocks is legal for sale in the UK!

Sweet Brands 28 Jun 2022

Sour Punch: Hitting the Sweet Spot

If you’re familiar with American candy, you’ll probably be familiar with the Sour Punch range. Their sweet-yet-sour treats were one of the first entries into the American sour sweets market when they were launched by the American Licorice Company in 1990. First launching with their Straws, created by Noah Nawaz, the fruit flavoured liquorice tubes had a signature sweet and sour sugar coating which won them plenty of admirers.

Sweet Brands 29 Jun 2022

Warheads: The Power of Sour

It’s widely known that America doesn’t do things by halves. From parades and sports events to their candy – they go above and beyond. Especially when it comes to not only sour, but super sour sweets! Warheads are an American favourite and may be the most sour candy on the market! But why exactly did the brand blow up?

News 27 Feb 2024

Why Consumers Are Shopping Healthier

With more focus placed on ingredients and benefits than ever, it is important to offer a healthier option in-store. Here we dive deeper to better understand the retail trend.

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Posts tagged ‘Inspiration’

Must-have Wholesale Confectionery Trends for 2026

Maximise World Cup Sales

The Most Popular Wholesale American Candy

Unwrapping Success: Choc Nibbles' Tempting Innovation in the Choc-a-Block Chocolate Market

How a Planogram can boost your sales

Hancocks: Wholesale American Candy Specialists

Sour Punch: Hitting the Sweet Spot

Warheads: The Power of Sour

Why Consumers Are Shopping Healthier

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