Sofa nights set to snowball
THE return of darker evenings and family-oriented TV shows will see an increase in big nights in, sweet treats maker Lees of Scotland says....
Sour taste of success
NEW product developments in the Chewits range of sweets are often designed to leave a sour taste ... and that’s exactly how it should...
Variety at the party
BUYING habits are changing and price-marked packs have become very important in c-stores. That’s the view of Mark Walker, sales director at Swizzels.
He reckons...
How to keep everyone sweet
WITH 44% of consumers planning to have more nights in (according to HIM! research), confectionery presents a solid sales opportunity. That’s the word from...
KitKat Cookies & Cream is back on shelves
Global confectionery firm Nestlé has relaunched its KitKat Cookies & Cream Two Finger bar to shelves, aiming to drive sales with the popular flavour.
Cadbury launches retailer exclusive competition
Retailers stand to win from a prize pot worth £25k as Mondelez launches its Great Retail Ideas Exchange to commemorate Cadbury's 200th anniversary year.
Meet the maker: Sandra Fisher, Golden Casket
Sandra Fisher of Golden Casket on life at the Scottish confectionery giant
Bag options for launch lines
THE pouch format is now so popular that new confectionery varieties are being introduced as count lines and sharing bags at the same time....
Strong contender for fresh breath
LAST year more than 300m of its XXX Extra Strong Mints were consumed in the UK, according to Big Bear Confectionery.
Head of trade marketing...
Cadbury celebrates 200 years of providing treats
As Cadbury celebrates its 200th anniversary, Mondelēz International explains why the chocolate brand is ideal for meeting indulgent big night in shopping missions.
Hancocks sets out summer Sweetest Day event for retailers
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its next Sweetest Day event for retailers this summer on 10 July.
Bottles and lips
SPAR has added Cola Bottles and Teeth & Lips to its bagged confectionery range and introduced a two for £3 promotion.
Susan Darbyshire, Spar UK...
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.
It’s good to know
Mars’ latest brand has wholesome intentions
GOODNESS is at the heart of the latest brand launch from Mars Chocolate as the firm takes aim at...
Retro flavours bagged up
FIZZY drinks deliveries are recalled in Big Bear Confectionery’s latest addition to its Fox’s Glacier range.
Launching Fox’s Pop Bottle Favourites, head of trade marketing...
Cadbury’s win-winning opportunity
Mondelēz International has brought back its The Big Win-Win competition across its Cadbury range with a huge prize pot up for grabs for retailers and shoppers.
