Bags of choice for every taste
Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.
Meet the maker: Sandra Fisher, Golden Casket
Sandra Fisher of Golden Casket on life at the Scottish confectionery giant
Frighteningly good sweets
Swizzels is prepared for a spooktacular Halloween 2019.
Star turns grab a bag of sales
RECENT years have seen consumers watch their pennies and at the same time we’ve witnessed the rise of the ‘big night in’. One result...
A gift that can hit the sweet spot
Customers looking to hit the sweet spot with the right gift this Christmas can now turn to Millar confectionery
Seeking the perfect match
Mondelez lays out NPD strategy for 2018
Spring is sweet for confectionery
SPRING is coming, even though it may not feel that way in a cold and dark Scottish January.
Barratt unveils new Dracula sweets range
Confectionery brand Barratt Sweet Shop has unveiled new variants for Flumps and Wham in partnership with Universal's Dracula monster.
Consumers go nuts for festive snacks
With the crisps, snacks and nuts category remaining a popular one, KP Snacks reckons upcoming Christmas celebrations will provide ample opportunity to push these sales further.
Striking the sweet spots
SUGAR confectionery is said to remain in growth.
And – at a time of food price deflation, constant promotion, price-marked packs and value-savvy consumers –...
Showing the price is right
Brand extensions and price-marked packs set to be part of the Swizzels strategy for sales growth in 2016.
PRICE-MARKED packs have become increasingly important for...
Japanese hit sweet is here
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has introduced top-selling Japanese sweet Hi-Chew to its stores in the UK in time for Christmas following a successful trial
Festive treats a gift for retailers
CHRISTMAS is unquestionably one of the most important times of the year for the confectionery market.
And for convenience retailers, making the most of the...
Quality counts
As consumers try to cut back on sugar, chocolate products with premium credentials or offering a variety of flavours and textures are gaining ground.
Fresh perspective
Changes in the mints and gum market suggest people want new and fruity flavours
NEW flavours of gum are tempting people away from buying mints...
Awkward choice for Snickers
Scotland or England? For Snickers it’s Bothlands this summer.
