Premium chocolate is growing. More shoppers are choosing higher-quality treats as part of their everyday shop, creating a valuable opportunity for retailers.
But capturing that opportunity requires more than simply stocking premium chocolate.
It requires stocking the premium chocolate shoppers are actually looking for.
As consumers continue to prioritise quality and indulgence, premium chocolate has become one of the strongest-performing segments within confectionery. In fact, the premium price tier now accounts for more than 68 per cent of UK chocolate market revenue [Mordor Intelligence, UK Chocolate Market Report 2025], while the UK premium chocolate market is forecast to reach almost £2.8 billion by 2030 [Grand View Research, UK Premium Chocolate Market Forecast].
The opportunity is clear. The challenge is ensuring your range reflects the variety of products premium shoppers want to buy.
One shopper trend. Multiple shopper needs.
Premium chocolate shoppers aren't all looking for the same experience.
Some want a trusted favourite from a brand they know. Others are looking for the latest flavour trend. Some prefer richer dark chocolate, while others want a more indulgent nut-based treat.
That's why a limited premium range can create missed opportunities.
If shoppers can't find the premium product they're looking for, they may choose another brand, postpone the purchase or simply leave without buying.
As demand for premium chocolate grows, offering choice is becoming increasingly important.
Why range matters
To help retailers meet a wider range of shopper needs, Lindt has developed the Lindt Treat Range.
Bringing together four complementary products, the range is designed to help retailers create a stronger premium chocolate offer while appealing to different tastes, occasions and purchase missions.
The range includes:
- LINDOR Milk Treat Bar – the UK's No.1 premium countline brand [Circana, 52w/e 14.02.26, Total Market, Value Sales], delivering the iconic smooth-melting filling shoppers know and love.
- LINDOR Pistachio Treat Bar – tapping into one of confectionery's fastest-growing flavour trends.
- EXCELLENCE – the UK's No.1 dark chocolate bar brand [Circana, 52w/e 14.02.26, Total Market, Value Sales], ideal for shoppers seeking a richer chocolate experience.
- NOCCIOLATTE – combining smooth Lindt chocolate with crunchy hazelnuts to deliver texture, flavour and indulgence.
Together, these products help retailers offer greater choice across the premium category, making it easier for shoppers to find exactly what they're looking for.
More choice. More opportunities.
Every product within the Lindt Treat Range serves a different shopper mission.
A shopper looking for a familiar premium treat may choose LINDOR Milk Treat Bar. Someone seeking a new flavour experience may be drawn to Pistachio. Dark chocolate shoppers have EXCELLENCE, while NOCCIOLATTE appeals to those looking for a more textured snacking experience.
By covering multiple shopper needs, retailers can maximise the number of premium chocolate purchases they capture and reduce the risk of shoppers leaving without making a purchase.
Visibility matters too
Having the right range is only part of the equation.
Premium products need to be easy to find and easy to shop.
Creating a dedicated premium block within the confectionery fixture helps shoppers identify premium options more quickly, improves visibility and encourages trade-up. Keeping products grouped together, positioned at eye level and consistently available helps maximise sales opportunities.
Retailers should also consider secondary sitings around the store. Premium chocolate merchandised alongside coffee, wine, gifting fixtures and seasonal displays can generate additional visibility and encourage incremental purchases from shoppers who may not visit the confectionery aisle.
A growing opportunity for retailers
Demand for premium chocolate shows no signs of slowing down.
As shoppers continue to seek out quality, indulgence and everyday moments of enjoyment, retailers have a clear opportunity to strengthen their confectionery offer.
By stocking the full Lindt Treat Range and making it easy to shop, retailers can offer greater choice, satisfy more shopper missions and capture more premium chocolate sales.
Because when shoppers are looking for premium chocolate, every gap in your range is a missed opportunity.
Missing the Lindt Treat Range? You're missing premium chocolate sales.
Stock more Lindt. Sell more Lindt.
Retailers can stock the Lindt Treat Range through Hancocks.
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