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Diablo Sugar Free Wholesale Catalogue 2026 - Full Range

Diablo Sugar Free - Trade Guide 2026

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.

Updated May 2026 20-min read COA-verified data Trade buyers
Quick Overview

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.

Note on this guide

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.

91
Products in the 2026 Diablo wholesale catalogue across 10 categories
10
Distinct confectionery category types, from chocolate bars to dessert sauces
100+
Countries worldwide are currently stocking Diablo Sugar Free products
4.8%
Projected CAGR of the UK sugar-free confectionery market through 2027 (Grand View Research)

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.

Retailer insight

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.

Category 01

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 SKUs
Category 02

Cookies 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 SKUs
Category 03

Cakes 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 SKUs
Category 04

Sweets 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 SKUs
Category 05

Gummies

Bears, cola bottles, and gummy drops. Broadly appealing to adults and children alike. Gummy Bears use natural colours. Halal and Kosher certified.

3 SKUs
Category 06

Spreads

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 SKUs
Category 07

Wafers

Individual 30g impulse formats and 150g sharing formats, in milk chocolate, coconut, and chocolate cream. An underserved sugar-free category.

4 SKUs
Category 08

Breakfast 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 SKUs
Category 09

Sandwich Cookies

Single-serve (34g/44g) and sharing (136g/176g) formats. The most direct sugar-free alternative to mainstream filled biscuit lines.

6 SKUs
Category 10

Dessert 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 SKUs

Complete 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.

Allergen note

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
Critical compliance point for stockists

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.

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

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.

06

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)
Banned claim: "diabetic friendly"

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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
Trade support

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I open a Diablo wholesale trade account in the UK?
Visit diablosugarfree.com/wholesale and submit a trade enquiry. The Diablo team will provide account details, current trade pricing, and minimum order guidance. You can also access the range through Faire (net 60 terms available for new retailers) or Ankorstore (minimum 100 euros brand order, free shipping on qualifying first orders).
What is the minimum order quantity for Diablo products?
Minimum order quantities vary by channel. On Faire, individual SKUs have per-case minimums listed on each product page. On Ankorstore, the minimum brand order is 100 euros. For direct trade account orders, the Diablo trade team can confirm current minimums and pricing tiers based on your account type and order volume.
What is the difference between Diablo SF and Diablo NAS products?
SF stands for Sugar Free and means the product contains no more than 0.5g of sugars per 100g of finished product. NAS stands for No Added Sugar and means no mono- or disaccharides were added during manufacturing, though naturally occurring sugars from ingredients such as fruit or dairy may be present. Both use polyol sweeteners in place of sugar. Always match the correct claim to the product when producing any marketing or labelling content, applying "sugar free" to a NAS-only product is not legally permissible under UK retained food law.
Is the Diablo range suitable for health food stores and gym nutrition shops?
Yes, strongly. The range has well-established credentials in both channels. For health food stores, the breadth of the range across ten categories, verified nutritional data, and clear SF/NAS claims make it straightforward to build a credible sugar-free section. For gym nutrition shops, the spreads range (Peanut Butter Crunchy and Smooth, each at 7g protein per 30g serving) and the fortified breakfast bar range are particularly well-suited to the audience. Cookies and chocolates serve the treat-occasion purchase alongside core nutrition lines.
Are Diablo products Halal and Kosher certified?
The gummy range (Diablo SF Gummy Bears, SF Cola Bottles, and SF Gummy Drops) is Halal and Kosher certified. Always verify current certification status for any specific SKU with the Diablo trade team before using certification claims in retail or marketing materials, as certifications can vary by production run.
Can I use paid digital advertising to promote Diablo products in my store?
UK HFSS advertising restrictions, which came into full force from 5 January 2026, ban paid online advertising for products scoring as HFSS under the Nutrient Profiling Model at any time across all paid digital channels. Most Diablo confectionery products are likely HFSS-classified. Seek legal advice before running any paid digital campaigns featuring specific Diablo product SKUs. Organic content, unpaid social posts, and in-store point-of-sale materials are not currently within scope of the ban.
Can I describe Diablo products as suitable for diabetics in my store or website?
No. The claims "diabetic friendly", "suitable for diabetics", and all equivalent phrases have been banned in both the UK and EU since August 2016. These terms should not appear in any retail content, shelf-edge labelling, or digital marketing for any Diablo product. Use instead: "sugar free", "no added sugar", "made with sweeteners instead of sugar", or "a treat for those watching their sugar intake".
Where are Diablo products manufactured?
Diablo Sugar Free products are manufactured in Spain, to EU food standards. The brand's UK market base is in London. Diablo products are sold across more than 100 countries worldwide and the brand operates an international distributor programme for export buyers.

References and Sources

  1. Diablo Sugar Free. Product COA (Certificate of Analysis) data, verified May 2026. diablosugarfree.com
  2. Grand View Research. UK Sugar-Free Confectionery Market Size and Outlook 2027. Accessed May 2026.
  3. Mintel. UK Sugar and Gum Confectionery Market Report 2025. November 2025.
  4. IMARC Group. United Kingdom Confectionery Market Size and Forecast 2026-2034. Accessed May 2026.
  5. UK Government. Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on Nutrition and Health Claims (retained as UK assimilated law).
  6. UK Government. EU Regulation No 609/2013 (Foods for Specific Groups) retained in UK law via European (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
  7. UK Government. Health and Care Act 2022: Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions Regulations 2024 (HFSS advertising restrictions, in force 5 January 2026).
  8. UK Food Information Regulations 2014 (implementing EU Regulation 1169/2011 on food information to consumers).
  9. Diabetes UK. Position statement on diabetic foods. July 2016. diabetes.org.uk

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Trade enquiries also welcome via Faire and Ankorstore. Full allergen and specification documents available on request.

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