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.
NPD fuelling confectionery growth
RESEARCH firm Key Note’s recent report, Confectionery 2014, identifies NPD as the driving force in confectionery growth.
The researcher says that as raw material prices...
Unitas targets sweet value with £1 Local Living range
Wholesale group Unitas Wholesale has unveiled a new £1 price-marked confectionery line-up under its own-brand range Local Living.
Branching out into biscuits
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats (MCD&T) has brought the Galaxy brand into the biscuit category.
Bags of potential for big sharing sales
TANGERINE Confectionery has re-imagined some of its most popular brands as Softies.
A spokesperson said: “The Softies range delivers the unique taste experience of Wham,...
Sharing sweets retailing tips from Swizzels Matlow
• One of the most popular places for eating sweets is in front of the TV, especially on Saturday nights. Stock up and face...
It comes once a year … when does it start?
The festive season is round the corner and it’s one of the biggest times of the year for confectionery. Some suppliers say begin early...
Value a key footfall driver
PANDEMIC fallout has tightened budgets for many consumers, making value for money more important than ever.
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.
Sweet that’s trick or treat
Jelly Belly is intent on confusing consumers again with the launch of the fifth edition of its BeanBoozled Collection .
Polish brands land in the UK
Hancocks rolls out Wawel range
CONFECTIONERY specialist Hancocks has introduced some Polish flavours to its portfolio with the roll-out of a range of products from...
Baileys introduces Nut Mix duo
Irish chocolatiers Lir Chocolates has expanded on its Baileys Chocolates range in time for the festive season with two new Nut Mix variants.
Special times in the bag
Chocolate and chews blocks and bars ready to rise to nights on the sofa sales opportunities
NEW product development and the rise of night-in sharing...
Deal on the right track
MACKIE’S is steaming ahead on the distribution deal front, after reaching an agreement to supply the Caledonian Sleeper with chocolate.
World of Sweets covers the impulse shop
Novelty treats will be the way to go for Christmas confectionery shoppers this year says World of Sweets, with a chance to grab some impulse sales too.
Be prepared for the mini gifting moments
There’s more to spring sales than Easter alone
