Sweet prices
SKITTLES and Starburst have been put into price-marked packs.
Brand owner Wrigley said that more than two thirds of shoppers buy PMPs in c-stores and...
The sweet favourite
When it comes to sweet treats, chocolate is the nation’s favourite and the latest figures from Key Note show that its value continues to grow...
Skittles goes Gooey to the core in new flavour
Mars Wrigley has taken a new step of innovation with the Skittles brand as the firm launches its new Skittles Giants Gooey range, featuring a citrus gooey core.
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...
Drop happier memories in baskets with Swizzels
Tempt consumers with a sweet tooth to pick up on retro confectionery delights as Swizzels reckons the drive for sweet nostalgia remains a key consideration.
Clever cookie solutions from Baked by Rich’s
Baked by Rich's aims to get more of its fresh branded cookies into convenience stores with its new thaw and serve concept.
Beat of the treats
Chocolate confectionery maintains steady growth as sharing sizes, big nights in and new product initiatives keep consumers coming back
TREAT categories of all types may...
Wise words at hen party
Irish chocolate brand, Lily O’Brien’s, has added a new flavour to its share bag collection
Despicable jelly beans
JELLY Belly has added an extra bit of yellow to its BeanBoozle packs thanks to a new licence partnership with Universal Pictures’ Despicable Me franchise
Skittles get the Wonka treatment
SKITTLES, Wrigley’s chewy fruit confectionery brand, has a new variety with a bit of Willy Wonka about it. Skittles Confused are designed to keep...
Bags more in sweet choice
STRESSING the importance of the £1 price point, Wrigley has added four more bags to its price-marked range.
Dan Newell, onfections marketing manager said: “Consumers...
All wrapped up for TV appearances
£7.9m spend on chocolate brands
Meet the maker: Sandra Fisher, Golden Casket
Sandra Fisher of Golden Casket on life at the Scottish confectionery giant
Planning for festive impulse
LAST-minute shoppers will be targeted by this year’s Christmas impulse confectionery range from Spar brand.
Brand director Susan Darbyshire said: “The Christmas confectionery market has...
Lotus lands in Co-op
LOTUS Bakeries has secured a national retail listing for its Milk Chocolate Biscoff Cream tablet.
The sweetest night’s share
Confectionery giants suggest ways to grab more night-in sales
CONFECTIONERY is one of the product categories that has embraced the big-night-in trend most and it,...
