Chocolate Buyer 2025

14 CHILDHOOD FAVOURITES Whatever their age, nobody can resist the allure of the old-fashioned sweet shop. While loose sweets presented in giant glass jars piled high on shelves has been a joyful sight for generations, most retail establishments don’t have the means tomake quite such a spectacle of their confectionery options – therefore, smart stocking andmerchandising is key. Bring back fondmemories by opting for classic flavours like toffee, honeycomb and liquorish; stock confections that customers young and oldwill love such as boiled sweets andmarshmallows; and don’t forget to sprinkle a bit of childhoodmagic on proceedings with the clever use of display. @specialityfood THE GLOBAL CONFECTIONERY MARKET HAS A VALUE OF 619.25 BILLION US DOLLARS STATISTA ROLY’S FUDGE TOFFEE APPLE FUDGE Inspired by the nostalgic treat of crisp apples coated in sticky toffee, this combines the rich, buttery sweetness of traditional toffee with a burst of real apple flavour. rolysfudge.co.uk/wholesale ROOTS & WINGS ORGANIC NOUGAT MADE WITH HONEY & ALMONDS Classic soft Montelimar nougat made with organic almonds from orchards in Spain. rootsandwingsorganic.com FATSO PEANUT, TOFFEE AND DIGESTIVE BISCUIT Signature dark chocolate packed with buttery biscuits, crunchy peanuts and chewy toffee. sofatso.com FUDGE KITCHEN CHRISTMAS FUDGE SLIDER Packed with sophisticated Speculoos, utterly moreish Salted Caramel and old favourite Chocolate & Orange, these six bites of heaven are the perfect Christmas treat. fudgekitchen.co.uk COSY COMFORT The best operators don’t just follow trends, they elevate them. By sourcing the finest ingredients and delivering exceptional experiences, they ensure that nostalgia isn’t just a fleeting moment, but a foundation for something timeless JON CALABRESE, CLAYS