SF-Confectionery-2020

11 specialityfoodmagazine.com CONFECTIONERY 12% OF HOBBYISTS HAVE BEEN MOTIVATED TO CREATE A BUSINESS IN CHOCOLATE AND CONFECTIONERY DURING COVID-19 SOURCE: MAYKU INNOVATION While traditional confectionery will always be popular with all ages, there’s a number of shoppers who are looking for an exciting new discovery – and the independent fine food retailer is the ideal place to uncover just such a product. When looking for innovative new products to stock, consider its format, free-from potential and inclusion of novel flavours and ingredients. THE MARSHMALLOWIST CANNABIS + PINK GRAPEFRUIT MARSHMALLOWS High strength hemp whipped up with fresh grapefruits and pink peppercorns. themarshmallowist.com JUST WHOLEFOODS VEGEBEARS Made in the Cotswolds, these gummy bears are vegan, organic and delicious. justwholefoods.co.uk JimJams No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Dippers These sweet dippers contain a naturally sourced plant-based sweetener which means they are kinder on teeth and high in fibre. jimjams-spreads.co.uk