Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats
Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
American Sour Punch candy spins to the UK
Retailers can bring in an extra risky element to the confectionery aisle as World of Sweets launches new Sour Punch Pickle Roulette packs.
Not hanging for very long
Shoppers snapping up bagged confectionery at a rapid rate
Pigging out with a new truffle offer
Hot on the heels of the launch of Maltesers Truffles last year, Mars has unveiled a new truffle pack for Christmas 2019.
Chocolate PMP push set to continue
CONFECTIONERY suppliers have been keen advocates of PMPs on a wide variety of countlines, sharing-sized products and other lines.
Towards the end of last year ...
Value sales are up and NPD is still hitting the mark with consumers
Biscuits are getting bigger
Traditional treats move with times – J&A Ferguson’s
SWEETMAKER Golden Casket says its J&A Ferguson’s chocolates are “luxury treats” and are ideal for shoppers who are looking for something different to give...
Chocs prove a treat for parents and youngsters
CADBURY brand owner Mondelez International says its Cadbury confectionery portfolio specialises in products that are ideal for parents who want to buy sweet...
Factory settings
DISPLAY is crucial to confectionery sales. That’s the thinking behind Mars’s latest initiative, the Chocolate Factory, a range of POS units that is being...
Value conquers guilt
LOW prices help diminishing snack-related guilt for consumers who buy confectionery on the run according to biscuits, cakes and sweets manufacturer Lees of Scotland.
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KitKat invites consumers to Share in a break
Chocolate wafer bar brand KitKat is encouraging consumers to "break better" with its launch of KitKat Sharing Bars, ideal for sharing during gatherings.
Confectionery rules the big night in
With many consumers finding it hard to resist the demands of a sweet tooth for a night in, ensuring the aisle for all things sugary and sweet is well stocked is an absolute must to drive impulse purchases, reckons Swizzels.
Fruit fusion – Ferrero’s Tic Tacs
FERRERO’S reckons its pocket confectionery brand Tic Tac is altogether fruitier now that there’s an apple flavour in the range.
Last month’s launch of Apple...
Making the most of sugar confectionery
The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.
Marks for Mars
MARS has added six items to its 50p PMPs range.
The new PMPs feature Mars, Snickers, Twix, Bounty, Maltesers and Maltesers Teasers.
A range of POS...
Hancocks stocks up on new film PEZ dispensers
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has rolled out a new range of PEZ dispensers featuring characters from iconic brands Lilo & Stitch, Minecraft and Hello Kitty.
