Diablo Wholesale Catalogue 2026:
Full Range and Trade Pricing
Every product category, every SKU, SF vs NAS explained, sweetener facts, and everything you need to stock the UK's most comprehensive sugar-free confectionery range.
Diablo 2026 Wholesale Catalogue at a Glance
91 products across 10 confectionery categories, all sugar-free or no added sugar, manufactured in Spain to EU standards, sold across more than 100 countries worldwide.
- ✓Categories: Chocolates, Cookies, Cakes and Muffins, Sweets, Gummies, Spreads, Wafers, Breakfast Bars, Sandwich Cookies, Dessert Sauces
- ✓Claims: Sugar Free (SF) and No Added Sugar (NAS) across all products, using polyol sweeteners in place of sugar
- ✓Pack sizes: Retail-ready units from 22g to 450g, with case packs ranging from P5 to P48 units
- ✓Ideal for: Health food retailers, online grocery, gym nutrition shops, pharmacies, supermarkets, and international distributors
- ✓Made in: Spain | UK market base: London | Global reach: 100+ countries
- ✓Trade enquiries: diablosugarfree.com/wholesale
The sugar-free confectionery category has moved well beyond a niche. 4.3 million people in the UK were living with a diagnosed diabetes condition in 2023, and that figure continues to grow. Alongside them, millions of health-conscious shoppers, fitness enthusiasts, keto followers, and parents are actively choosing lower-sugar options every time they reach for a sweet treat.
If your shelves do not reflect that, your customers are finding what they need elsewhere. Diablo Sugar Free exists to solve that problem, with a range depth that no other single sugar-free brand currently matches in the UK market.
This guide covers the complete Diablo wholesale catalogue for 2026: every product category, key SKUs with verified nutritional data, a clear explanation of SF and NAS claims, the sweetener picture, compliance guidance for UK stockists, and exactly how to open a trade account.
All product names, SKU codes, nutritional data, and allergen information in this guide are sourced from verified Certificate of Analysis (COA) documents and official Diablo Sugar Free product specifications. Always refer to the current product packaging for the definitive label information before making purchasing or marketing decisions.
Why the Sugar-Free Category Belongs on Your Shelves
The commercial case for stocking a credible sugar-free confectionery range is straightforward. Mintel's UK Sugar and Gum Confectionery Market Report 2025 found that 66% of UK consumers prefer reduced-sugar confectionery, particularly when it offers additional nutritional benefits. Meanwhile, the UK confectionery market as a whole was valued at approximately USD 6.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of just over 5% through 2034, with the fastest-growing segment being healthier and reduced-sugar alternatives.
That is not a trend you can afford to miss. Health-conscious consumers, including those watching their sugar intake, those on low-carb eating plans, and those managing their diet for wellbeing reasons, are among the most loyal shoppers in the confectionery space. They read labels carefully, they buy repeatedly, and they recommend products to others.
Diablo Sugar Free is the brand that makes this category accessible at retail. With products spanning chocolate bars, cookies, cakes, sweets, gummies, spreads, wafers, breakfast bars, sandwich cookies, and dessert sauces, it is the only sugar-free brand that can genuinely anchor a dedicated section rather than appearing as a token two-SKU addition.
Trade buyers stocking Diablo through wholesale platforms consistently report strong repeat sales and positive customer feedback. The combination of appealing packaging, recognisable confectionery formats, and the sugar-free positioning makes the range straightforward to merchandise and easy to recommend at the point of sale. One independent retailer noted that introducing the range drove new customer acquisition and measurably increased return visit frequency.
The 10 Product Categories: A Trade Overview
Diablo's range is organised into ten distinct categories. Each covers a different shopper occasion and retail channel opportunity, which means you can build a broad, cross-category range or focus deeply on the categories most relevant to your customer base.
Chocolates
The largest category in the range. Milk, dark, and white chocolate in bar, button, and gifting formats. Covers impulse, sharing, and premium gifting occasions.
21 SKUsCookies and Biscuits
From digestive-style everyday biscuits to indulgent peanut butter and chocolate-coated lines. Performs strongly in health food stores, gyms, and premium grocery.
16 SKUsCakes and Muffins
Individual 45g muffins to full 450g loaf-style cakes. Unique in the sugar-free space. Strong appeal for food service, coffee shops, and grab-and-go retail.
14 SKUsSweets and Hard Candy
Classic boiled sweets in the most popular flavour profiles. 75g retail-friendly format with P16 cases, ideal for counter impulse displays.
7 SKUsGummies
Bears, cola bottles, and gummy drops. Broadly appealing to adults and children alike. Gummy Bears use natural colours. Halal and Kosher certified.
3 SKUsSpreads
Peanut butter and hazelnut spreads in 350g jars. Among the fastest-growing SKUs in health food stores and gym shops. High protein content supports sports nutrition positioning.
5 SKUsWafers
Individual 30g impulse formats and 150g sharing formats, in milk chocolate, coconut, and chocolate cream. An underserved sugar-free category.
4 SKUsBreakfast Bars
All No Added Sugar. Enriched with Folic Acid, Vitamin D, and Iron. Well-suited to health food store placement and nutritionally engaged shoppers.
9 SKUsSandwich Cookies
Single-serve (34g/44g) and sharing (136g/176g) formats. The most direct sugar-free alternative to mainstream filled biscuit lines.
6 SKUsDessert Sauces
Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Maple Syrup, Blueberry, and Strawberry. Effectively unique in the sugar-free category. Strong differentiation for premium grocery and online retailers.
5 SKUsComplete SKU Listing: All 10 Categories
The tables below cover the full 2026 Diablo wholesale catalogue. All product names use the official Diablo Sugar Free nomenclature as verified against COA and specification documents. SF denotes Sugar Free; NAS denotes No Added Sugar.
Chocolates (CHK) : 21 Products
The chocolate range is the single largest category in the Diablo catalogue and the highest-traffic confectionery format in UK retail. It spans milk, dark, and white chocolate across bars, buttons, and gifting formats, covering every major purchase occasion from impulse to premium gifting.
The Diablo NAS Milk Chocolate 85g (CHK-085-MKM-P15) is consistently one of the strongest entry-point SKUs for new trade stockists. The format is instantly familiar to shoppers, the flavour delivers genuine satisfaction, and the no-added-sugar positioning is legible at a glance. For buyers wanting to introduce the chocolate range, leading with the 85g bars is the recommended starting point.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHK-085-MKM-P15 | Diablo NAS Milk Chocolate 85g | 85g | NAS | P15 |
| CHK-085-DKM-P15 | Diablo SF Dark Chocolate 85g | 85g | SF | P15 |
| CHK-085-HZM-P15 | Diablo SF Dark Chocolate & Hazelnuts 85g | 85g | SF | P15 |
| CHK-075-ADS-P15 | Diablo NAS Milk Chocolate with Almonds 75g | 75g | NAS | P15 |
| CHK-075-HZS-P15 | Diablo NAS Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts 75g | 75g | NAS | P15 |
| CHK-075-CPS-P15 | Diablo NAS Milk Chocolate with Crispy Rice 75g | 75g | NAS | P15 |
| CHK-075-DKS-P15 | Diablo NAS 80% Dark Chocolate 75g | 75g | NAS | P15 |
| CHK-075-DKG-P12 | Diablo NAS Dark Chocolate with Orange 75g | 75g | NAS | P12 |
| CHK-075-WTS-P15 | Diablo NAS White Chocolate 75g | 75g | NAS | P15 |
| CHK-075-STR-P12 | Diablo NAS White Chocolate with Strawberry 75g | 75g | NAS | P12 |
| CHK-040-BTN-P24 | Diablo NAS Coated Milk Chocolate Buttons 40g | 40g | NAS | P24 |
| CHK-040-MCP-P24 | Diablo NAS Milk Chocolate Peanuts 40g | 40g | NAS | P24 |
| CHK-040-PMC-P24 | Diablo NAS Peanut Milk Chocolate Treats 40g | 40g | NAS | P24 |
| CHK-030-BBL-P24 | Diablo NAS Milk Chocolate Bubble Bar 30g | 30g | NAS | P24 |
| CHK-022-TUB-P20 | Diablo NAS Coated Milk Chocolate Buttons Tube 22g | 22g | NAS | P20 |
| CHK-115-DLT-P6 | Diablo NAS Chocolate Delights Box 115g | 115g | NAS | P6 |
| CHK-142-LCB-P5 | Diablo NAS Luxury Chocolate Box 142g | 142g | NAS | P5 |
| CHK-200-DXB-P12 | Diablo NAS Dubai Chocolate 200g | 200g | NAS | P12 |
| CHK-085-DKM-P15-24M | Diablo NAS Dark Chocolate 85g | 85g | NAS | P15 |
| CHK-085-HZM-P15-18M | Diablo NAS Dark Chocolate & Hazelnuts 85g | 85g | NAS | P15 |
| CHK-085-MKM-P15-18M | Diablo NAS Milk Chocolate - NEW 85g | 85g | NAS | P15 |
All nutritional data verified against COA documents. Peanut-containing lines (CHK-040-MCP, CHK-040-PMC) contain peanuts and should be sited accordingly. Contact the Diablo trade team for full allergen declarations by SKU.
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Cookies and Biscuits (COK): 16 Products
The cookie category covers the full biscuit spectrum, from everyday digestive-style options to indulgent peanut butter and chocolate-coated lines. This is the category that performs strongest in gym nutrition shops and health food stores, where shoppers are actively seeking lower-sugar baked goods. The range pairs well with spreads for complementary cross-category merchandising.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COK-150-DGV-P18 | Diablo NAS Digestive Cookies 150g | 150g | NAS | P18 |
| COK-135-BTR-P12 | Diablo NAS Butter Cookies 135g | 135g | NAS | P12 |
| COK-145-ALM-P12 | Diablo NAS Almond Cookies 145g | 145g | NAS | P12 |
| COK-135-HZL-P12 | Diablo NAS Hazelnut Cookies 135g | 135g | NAS | P12 |
| COK-135-CRN-P12 | Diablo NAS Chocolate Chips & Cranberry Cookies 135g | 135g | NAS | P12 |
| COK-135-GOJ-P12 | Diablo NAS Chocolate Chips & Goji Berries Cookies 135g | 135g | NAS | P12 |
| COK-130-CHP-P12 | Diablo SF Chocolate Chip Cookies 130g | 130g | SF | P12 |
| COK-150-CCN-P12 | Diablo SF Coconut Cookies 150g | 150g | SF | P12 |
| COK-150-PNT-P12 | Diablo SF Chocolate Striped Peanut Cookies 150g | 150g | SF | P12 |
| COK-100-PBC-P18 | Diablo NAS Peanut Butter & Cream Cookies 100g | 100g | NAS | P18 |
| COK-100-CCP-P18 | Diablo NAS Coconut Cookies with Caramel & Peanuts 100g | 100g | NAS | P18 |
| COK-100-CPM-P18 | Diablo NAS Caramel & Peanuts Cookies Coated with Milk Chocolate 100g | 100g | NAS | P18 |
| COK-100-STP-P18 | Diablo NAS Cookies with Strawberry and Peanut Cream Coating 100g | 100g | NAS | P18 |
| COK-110-DPM-P18 | Diablo NAS Cocoa Cookies with Peanut Filling and Half Coated Milk Chocolate 110g | 110g | NAS | P18 |
| COK-128-BRN-P27 | Diablo NAS Cookies & Cream (Dark Chocolate) 128g | 128g | NAS | P27 |
| COK-128-WHT-P27 | Diablo NAS Cookies & Cream (White Chocolate) 128g | 128g | NAS | P27 |
Several cookie SKUs contain peanuts (COK-100-CCP, COK-100-CPM, COK-100-PBC, COK-100-STP, COK-110-DPM, COK-150-PNT). Full allergen information is available on request from the Diablo trade team.
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Cakes and Muffins (CAK): 14 Products
Diablo's cake range occupies a near-unique position in the sugar-free category. Very few brands offer a credible sugar-free cake line at retail. The range spans individual 45g muffins through to full 450g sharing cakes, giving buyers flexibility across impulse, everyday, and gifting occasions. Food service buyers and coffee shops have found particularly strong uptake for the single-serve muffin formats.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAK-045-CHK-P24 | Diablo SF Chocolate Muffin 45g | 45g | SF | P24 |
| CAK-045-CHP-P24 | Diablo SF Chocolate Chip Muffin 45g | 45g | SF | P24 |
| CAK-045-VNL-P24 | Diablo SF Vanilla Muffin 45g | 45g | SF | P24 |
| CAK-270-CHK-P12 | Diablo SF 6 Chocolate Muffins 270g | 270g | SF | P12 |
| CAK-270-CHP-P12 | Diablo SF 6 Chocolate Chip Muffins 270g | 270g | SF | P12 |
| CAK-270-VNL-P12 | Diablo SF 6 Vanilla Muffins 270g | 270g | SF | P12 |
| CAK-200-CHK-P8 | Diablo SF Chocolate Cake 200g | 200g | SF | P8 |
| CAK-200-CHP-P8 | Diablo SF Chocolate Chip Cake 200g | 200g | SF | P8 |
| CAK-200-ORG-P8 | Diablo SF Orange Flavour Cake 200g | 200g | SF | P8 |
| CAK-200-CNW-P8 | Diablo NAS Cinnamon & Walnut Cake 200g | 200g | NAS | P8 |
| CAK-200-LMN-P8 | Diablo NAS Lemon Cake 200g | 200g | NAS | P8 |
| CAK-400-MRB-P8 | Diablo SF Marble Cake 400g | 400g | SF | P8 |
| CAK-450-APL-P8 | Diablo NAS Apple Cake 450g | 450g | NAS | P8 |
| CAK-450-FFR-P8 | Diablo NAS Forest Fruit Cake 450g | 450g | NAS | P8 |
All CAK products contain gluten (wheat) and eggs. Several contain milk. Contact the Diablo trade team for full allergen declarations before placing orders for allergen-sensitive retail environments.
Sweets and Hard Candy (SWT): 7 Products
Classic boiled sweets remain one of the most accessible entry points for sugar-free confectionery. Diablo's sweet range covers the most commercially proven flavour profiles at a 75g retail-friendly format, with P16 case packs that suit both counter display and standard shelf placement. The Diablo SF Strawberry and Cream Sweets 75g and Diablo SF Lemon and Cream Sweets 75g are consistently among the strongest impulse performers across the entire range.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWT-075-STR-P16 | Diablo SF Strawberry & Cream Sweets 75g | 75g | SF | P16 |
| SWT-075-LMN-P16 | Diablo SF Lemon & Cream Sweets 75g | 75g | SF | P16 |
| SWT-075-MNT-P16 | Diablo SF Mint & Cream Sweets 75g | 75g | SF | P16 |
| SWT-075-CAP-P16 | Diablo SF Cappuccino & Cream Sweets 75g | 75g | SF | P16 |
| SWT-075-BTR-P16 | Diablo SF Butter Sweets 75g | 75g | SF | P16 |
| SWT-075-CHF-P16 | Diablo NAS Butter Filled with Chocolate Sweets 75g | 75g | NAS | P16 |
| SWT-075-TFE-P16 | Diablo SF Fruit Flavoured Toffees 75g | 75g | SF | P16 |
All SWT products carry the mandatory polyol laxative advisory statement. No declared allergens across the sweets range, though manufacturing cross-contamination declarations may apply. Contact Diablo for full specifications.
Gummies (GMY) : 3 Products
Gummies are one of the most universally appealing confectionery formats. Diablo's gummy range is compact but strong: all three SKUs are Sugar Free, and the Diablo SF Gummy Bears 75g uses natural colours exclusively, which is a meaningful point of difference for parents and retailers catering to health-aware shoppers. All three gummy products are Halal and Kosher certified.
All Diablo gummy products contain gelatine and are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. There are no declared allergens in the gummy range, but verify current manufacturing cross-contamination declarations with the Diablo trade team before listing these products in vegan or vegetarian-facing ranges.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMY-075-BER-P16 | Diablo SF Gummy Bears 75g | 75g | SF | P16 | Halal / Kosher / Natural Colours |
| GMY-075-COL-P16 | Diablo SF Cola Bottles 75g | 75g | SF | P16 | Halal / Kosher |
| GMY-075-DRP-P16 | Diablo SF Gummy Drops 75g | 75g | SF | P16 | Halal / Kosher |
Made in Spain. Shelf life from production: 24 months. Always verify current certification status with the Diablo trade team.
Spreads (SPD) : 5 Products
The spreads range targets the breakfast, snacking, and sports nutrition crossover. Peanut butter is one of the fastest-growing SKU types in health food stores and gym shops, and the no-added-sugar positioning drives clear differentiation from mainstream alternatives. The Diablo NAS Peanut Butter Crunchy and Smooth each deliver 7g of protein per 30g serving, which is a strong selling point in sports nutrition environments.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case | Protein / 30g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPD-350-HZL-P12 | Diablo NAS Hazelnut & Chocolate Spread 350g | 350g | NAS | P12 | -- |
| SPD-350-DUO-P6 | Diablo NAS Duo Hazelnut & White Choco Spread 350g | 350g | NAS | P6 | -- |
| SPD-350-WHT-P6 | Diablo NAS White Spread 350g | 350g | NAS | P6 | -- |
| SPD-350-CPB-P12 | Diablo NAS Peanut Butter Crunchy 350g | 350g | NAS | P12 | 7g |
| SPD-350-SPB-P12 | Diablo NAS Peanut Butter Smooth 350g | 350g | NAS | P12 | 7g |
Peanut butter SKUs (SPD-350-CPB, SPD-350-SPB) contain peanuts. Hazelnut and white spreads contain tree nuts and/or milk. Full allergen data available from Diablo trade team.
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Wafers (WFR) : 4 Products
Wafers are an underserved format in the sugar-free confectionery space. The Diablo range covers both individual-serve impulse formats and 150g sharing formats, giving buyers flexibility across single-serve counter display and larger-format shelf placement. The Diablo NAS Cream Filled Milk Chocolate Wafers 150g delivers 485 kcal per 100g, making it a genuinely satisfying treat product.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFR-030-CHK-P24 | Diablo NAS Cream Filled Milk Chocolate Wafer 30g | 30g | NAS | P24 |
| WFR-150-MCH-P22 | Diablo NAS Cream Filled Milk Chocolate Wafers 150g | 150g | NAS | P22 |
| WFR-150-CCN-P28 | Diablo NAS Coconut Cream Flavour Wafers Thins 150g | 150g | NAS | P28 |
| WFR-150-CHK-P28 | Diablo NAS Chocolate Cream Flavour Wafers Thins 150g | 150g | NAS | P28 |
All WFR products contain gluten (wheat) and milk. Contact Diablo for full allergen declarations.
Breakfast Bars (BRB) : 9 Products
The breakfast bar range is the most nutritionally enriched category in the Diablo catalogue. Every BRB product is No Added Sugar and every product includes a mandatory Vitamins and Minerals table declaring Folic Acid 100 mcg (50% NRV), Vitamin D 2.5 mcg (50% NRV), and Iron 7mg (50% NRV) per 100g. This nutritional profile makes these bars well-suited to health food store placement, where shoppers typically engage more closely with label information than in mainstream retail.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case | Vitamins / Minerals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRB-030-APC-P28 | Diablo NAS Apricot Muesli Bar 30g | 30g | NAS | P28 | Folic Acid, Vit D, Iron |
| BRB-030-CRN-P28 | Diablo NAS Cranberry & Raspberry Muesli Bar 30g | 30g | NAS | P28 | Folic Acid, Vit D, Iron |
| BRB-030-HZL-P28 | Diablo NAS Hazelnut Muesli Bar 30g | 30g | NAS | P28 | Folic Acid, Vit D, Iron |
| BRB-030-LIM-P28 | Diablo NAS Lime Muesli Bar 30g | 30g | NAS | P28 | Folic Acid, Vit D, Iron |
| BRB-030-YAC-P32 | Diablo NAS Yoghurt Muesli Bar - Apricot 30g | 30g | NAS | P32 | Folic Acid, Vit D, Iron |
| BRB-030-YAP-P32 | Diablo NAS Yoghurt & Muesli Bar - Apple 30g | 30g | NAS | P32 | Folic Acid, Vit D, Iron |
| BRB-030-YCH-P32 | Diablo NAS Yoghurt Muesli Bar - Cherry 30g | 30g | NAS | P32 | Folic Acid, Vit D, Iron |
| BRB-030-YFF-P32 | Diablo NAS Yoghurt & Muesli Bar - Forest Fruits 30g | 30g | NAS | P32 | Folic Acid, Vit D, Iron |
| BRB-030-YST-P32 | Diablo NAS Yoghurt & Muesli Bar - Strawberry 30g | 30g | NAS | P32 | Folic Acid, Vit D, Iron |
All BRB products contain gluten (wheat and oats). Several contain milk and/or sulphites. BRB-030-HZL contains peanuts and tree nuts (hazelnuts). Full allergen declarations available on request.
Sandwich Cookies (SND) : 6 Products
The sandwich cookie category is Diablo's most direct competitive format against mainstream biscuit lines. Available in both single-serve (34g and 44g) and sharing formats (136g and 176g), these products are the natural sugar-free alternative for shoppers seeking a familiar cream-filled biscuit experience. The single-serve variants in particular suit counter display and on-the-go retail placement.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SND-044-VNL-P48 | Diablo SF Vanilla Cookie with Cocoa Cream 44g | 44g | SF | P48 |
| SND-044-DRK-P48 | Diablo SF Extra Dark Cocoa Cookie with Vanilla Cream 44g | 44g | SF | P48 |
| SND-034-CCC-P40 | Diablo NAS Choco Covered Cream Cookies 34g | 34g | NAS | P40 |
| SND-176-VNL-P12 | Diablo SF Vanilla Cookie with Cocoa Cream 176g | 176g | SF | P12 |
| SND-176-DRK-P12 | Diablo SF Extra Dark Cocoa Cookie with Vanilla Cream 176g | 176g | SF | P12 |
| SND-136-CCC-P15 | Diablo NAS Choco Covered Cream Cookies 136g | 136g | NAS | P15 |
All SND products contain gluten (wheat). SND products have no declared "May Contain" allergens in source specifications. Always verify with the Diablo trade team before listing for allergen-specific retail environments.
Dessert Sauces (SAC) : 5 Products
The dessert sauce range is perhaps the most differentiated category in the Diablo catalogue. There are effectively no other branded sugar-free or no-added-sugar dessert sauces available at UK retail at this scale or variety. That makes this category a genuinely strong point of difference for premium grocery accounts, delicatessens, and online health food retailers. The Diablo SF Salted Caramel Dessert Sauce 360g and the Diablo SF Chocolate Dessert Sauce 360g are the two strongest introductory SKUs in this category.
| SKU | Product Name | Net Weight | Claim | Case | Allergen Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAC-360-CHK-P10 | Diablo SF Chocolate Dessert Sauce 360g | 360g | SF | P10 | No declared allergens |
| SAC-360-SCM-P10 | Diablo SF Salted Caramel Dessert Sauce 360g | 360g | SF | P10 | No declared allergens |
| SAC-390-MPL-P10 | Diablo SF Maple Syrup Dessert Sauce 390g | 390g | SF | P10 | Contains Sulphites |
| SAC-355-STR-P10 | Diablo NAS Strawberry Dessert Sauce 355g | 355g | NAS | P10 | No declared allergens |
| SAC-350-BLB-P10 | Diablo NAS Blueberry Dessert Sauce 350g | 350g | NAS | P10 | No declared allergens |
Note: SAC-390-MPL contains sulphites. All other SAC products have no declared allergens. Nutritional data for sauce products is per 100g only; no per-portion column in COA source data.
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SF vs NAS: What Trade Buyers Need to Understand
Every product in the Diablo range carries one of two regulatory claims: Sugar Free (SF) or No Added Sugar (NAS). Understanding the distinction matters for accurate shelf merchandising, point-of-sale copy, and regulatory compliance in any content you produce as a stockist.
| Dimension | Sugar Free (SF) | No Added Sugar (NAS) |
|---|---|---|
| Legal definition | No more than 0.5g sugars per 100g of finished product | No mono- or disaccharides added as an ingredient during manufacturing |
| Naturally occurring sugars | May still be present from ingredients (e.g. fruit, dairy) | Present in many products; label must state "contains naturally occurring sugars" where applicable |
| Regulatory basis (UK) | Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 retained as UK assimilated law | Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 retained as UK assimilated law |
| Sweetener type | Polyols (e.g. maltitol) replacing all added sugar | Polyols and/or other sweeteners replacing any added sugar |
| Safe for retail copy | "Sugar Free" claim permitted on pack and in all marketing communications | "No Added Sugar" permitted; do not use "Sugar Free" for NAS-only products |
| Typical use case | Shoppers seeking the lowest possible sugar content per 100g | Shoppers reducing added sugar but tolerant of small naturally occurring amounts |
Under UK-retained EU law (Regulation EC No 1924/2006), it is not legally permissible to apply a "Sugar Free" claim to a product that is certified only as "No Added Sugar", or vice versa. When producing point-of-sale materials, shelf-edge labels, website descriptions, or any other marketing content for Diablo products you stock, always verify the exact claim from the product label or request the current specification sheet from the Diablo trade team before publishing.
How Diablo Products Are Sweetened
All Diablo products use polyol sweeteners, primarily maltitol, as the primary sweetener in place of sugar. Polyols are a class of sugar alcohols that provide sweetness with a significantly lower blood glucose response than sucrose. They are approved for food use across the UK and EU and are classified as safe by major regulatory bodies including the European Food Safety Authority.
The Key Sweeteners in the Diablo Range
| Sweetener | Found In | GI (approx.) | Notes for Stockists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltitol | Most products across all categories | ~35 | Primary sweetener. Approved EU/UK. Lower blood glucose response than sucrose. Requires laxative advisory on pack. |
| Steviol glycosides (Stevia) | Selected chocolate and gummy products | ~0 | Plant-derived. Zero glycaemic impact. Combined with maltitol in many CHK products. |
| Isomalt | Selected SWT products | ~9 | Well-tolerated polyol. Very low blood glucose response. Requires laxative advisory. |
| Sorbitol | Selected CHK products | ~9 | Polyol sweetener. Requires laxative advisory. Not suitable in large quantities. |
| Inulin | Selected CHK and COK products | ~1 | Classified as dietary fibre. Acts as prebiotic. Contributes to lower net carbohydrate count. |
The Mandatory Laxative Advisory
Under UK Food Information Regulations (implementing EU Regulation 1169/2011), any product in which polyols exceed 10% of total content must carry the statement: "Excessive consumption may produce laxative effects." This applies to the majority of Diablo products and the statement appears on all relevant product packaging.
For trade buyers producing any supplementary content about the range, do not make claims about the range being gentle on digestion or imply an absence of side effects. This would contradict the mandatory advisory and could constitute a misleading claim under UK food information law.
Products using sweeteners are also required to carry the statement "with sweetener(s)" adjacent to the product name on-pack, in accordance with EU Regulation 1333/2008 as retained in UK law.
Range Overview: All 10 Categories Side by Side
| Category | SKUs | Formats | Claim Types | Key Retail Channels | Strongest Entry SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolates | 21 | 22g to 200g; bars, buttons, boxes | SF and NAS | Grocery, pharmacy, health food, online | NAS Milk Chocolate 85g |
| Cookies | 16 | 100g to 150g | SF and NAS | Health food, gyms, online grocery | NAS Digestive Cookies 150g |
| Cakes and Muffins | 14 | 45g to 450g; individual and sharing | SF and NAS | Food service, grocery, online | SF Chocolate Muffin 45g |
| Sweets | 7 | 75g bags; P16 outers | SF and NAS | Impulse, counter display, pharmacy | SF Strawberry and Cream Sweets 75g |
| Gummies | 3 | 75g bags; P16 outers | SF only | Impulse, online, children's snacking | SF Gummy Bears 75g |
| Spreads | 5 | 350g jars; P6/P12 outers | NAS only | Health food, gyms, online | NAS Peanut Butter Smooth 350g |
| Wafers | 4 | 30g to 150g; impulse and sharing | NAS only | Impulse, grocery, online | NAS Chocolate Cream Flavour Wafers Thins 150g |
| Breakfast Bars | 9 | 30g bars; P28/P32 outers | NAS only | Health food, gyms, online | NAS Hazelnut Muesli Bar 30g |
| Sandwich Cookies | 6 | 34g to 176g; single-serve and sharing | SF and NAS | Impulse, grocery, online | SF Vanilla Cookie with Cocoa Cream 176g |
| Dessert Sauces | 5 | 350g to 390g jars; P10 outers | SF and NAS | Premium grocery, deli, online | SF Chocolate Dessert Sauce 360g |
Which Categories to Lead With by Channel
Different retail formats draw from the Diablo catalogue in different ways. Here is a practical starting point for buyers in each of the main trade channels.
Health Food Stores
Lead with the chocolate and cookie categories. Extend into spreads, sauces, and breakfast bars for basket extension. Shoppers here engage closely with labels and respond well to range depth.
Gym and Sports Nutrition
Start with spreads (peanut butter, protein content) and breakfast bars (fortified with vitamins and minerals). Cookies and chocolates complement as treat-occasion purchases alongside core nutrition lines.
Online Grocery and eCommerce
Range breadth is rewarded in online channels. Shoppers browsing for sugar-free alternatives have high intent. The full ten-category range lends itself to a dedicated product listing section.
Pharmacy and Chemist
Counter impulse with sweets and gummy bags (P16 outers in 75g format). Compact footprint, high velocity, and clear sugar-free claim legibility at the point of payment.
Supermarkets and Multiples
Anchor around the 85g chocolate bars, the digestive and chocolate chip cookie formats, and the 45g single-serve muffins. Extend into premium lines and dessert sauces as secondary ranging.
International Distributors
Diablo is manufactured to EU standards in Spain and already sold in over 100 countries. A dedicated B2B programme supports international distribution. Contact the Diablo trade team for export enquiries.
UK Regulatory Context for Diablo Stockists in 2026
Two regulatory areas are directly relevant to UK trade buyers stocking the Diablo range: HFSS advertising restrictions and the UK retained law on nutrition and health claims.
HFSS Advertising Restrictions (In Force Since January 2026)
From 5 January 2026, paid online advertising for products scoring as HFSS (High in Fat, Sugar, or Salt) under the Nutrient Profiling Model has been banned at any time across all paid online channels, including social media, display, and search advertising.
Most Diablo confectionery products, including chocolates, cookies, and cakes, are likely to be classified as HFSS under the NPM score. This is because fat and calorie content in these products can remain comparable to standard equivalents, even though sugar has been replaced with polyol sweeteners.
What this means in practice: do not run paid digital campaigns promoting specific Diablo products without first taking legal advice on HFSS classification for each SKU. Organic blog content, unpaid social posts, and in-store merchandising materials are not currently within scope of the paid advertising ban.
Nutrition and Health Claims: What You Can and Cannot Say
UK food marketing law (Regulation EC No 1924/2006 retained as assimilated UK law) governs what claims can be made about food products in marketing communications. The following applies to any content you produce as a stockist.
| Type of Claim | Permitted | Not Permitted |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar claims | "sugar free" (if verified SF product), "no added sugar" (if verified NAS product), "made with sweeteners instead of sugar" | Applying "sugar free" to an NAS product or vice versa |
| Audience language | "a treat for those watching their sugar intake", "suitable for those reducing their sugar intake", "part of a balanced, sugar-conscious lifestyle" | "diabetic friendly", "suitable for diabetics", "suitable for people with diabetes", "designed for diabetics" |
| Health and disease claims | Approved EFSA claims only (e.g. specific sweetener tooth mineralisation claims, where exactly phrased per approval) | "won't spike your blood sugar", "great for blood glucose management", "lowers cholesterol", "reduces blood pressure", "helps manage diabetes" |
| General wellness language | "all the taste, without the sugar" | "healthy" (without qualifying basis), "better for you than sugar" (without approved claim), "kind to your body", "guilt-free" (implied health benefit) |
The claim "diabetic friendly" and all equivalent phrases, including "suitable for diabetics", "diabetic food", and "ideal for people with diabetes", have been banned in both the UK and EU since August 2016 under EU Regulation No 609/2013 (Foods for Specific Groups), retained in UK law via the European (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Do not use any of these phrases in any retail content, shelf-edge labelling, or promotional material for Diablo products.
How to Open a Diablo Trade Account
Diablo Sugar Free operates a dedicated wholesale programme for trade buyers of all sizes. There are four main routes to stocking the range.
- Direct trade account via diablosugarfree.com. The primary route for UK trade buyers. Visit diablosugarfree.com/wholesale and submit a trade enquiry. The Diablo trade team will respond with account details, current trade pricing, and minimum order information.
- Faire (B2B wholesale marketplace). Diablo is listed on Faire at faire.com/brand/diablo-sugar-free. Faire offers net 60 payment terms and free returns on first orders for new retailers, significantly reducing the risk of trialling a new brand. Products are available with per-SKU pricing and per-case minimums.
- Ankorstore. Available at ankorstore.com with a minimum brand order of 100 euros and free shipping on qualifying first orders. Particularly suited to European buyers and smaller independent retailers building an initial order.
- UK distributors. Diablo products are available through selected UK confectionery and health food distributors, including Creme d'Or. If you already work with an established distributor, contact them to check whether they carry the Diablo range.
For questions about trade pricing, minimum orders, current stock availability, allergen documentation, or marketing support materials, contact the Diablo trade team directly via diablosugarfree.com/wholesale.
Frequently Asked Questions
References and Sources
- Diablo Sugar Free. Product COA (Certificate of Analysis) data, verified May 2026. diablosugarfree.com
- Grand View Research. UK Sugar-Free Confectionery Market Size and Outlook 2027. Accessed May 2026.
- Mintel. UK Sugar and Gum Confectionery Market Report 2025. November 2025.
- IMARC Group. United Kingdom Confectionery Market Size and Forecast 2026-2034. Accessed May 2026.
- UK Government. Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on Nutrition and Health Claims (retained as UK assimilated law).
- UK Government. EU Regulation No 609/2013 (Foods for Specific Groups) retained in UK law via European (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
- UK Government. Health and Care Act 2022: Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions Regulations 2024 (HFSS advertising restrictions, in force 5 January 2026).
- UK Food Information Regulations 2014 (implementing EU Regulation 1169/2011 on food information to consumers).
- Diabetes UK. Position statement on diabetic foods. July 2016. diabetes.org.uk
Ready to Stock the Full Diablo Range?
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