Nutty about pancakes
Ferrero has been putting some serious money behind its Nutella brand, in honour of Pancake Tuesday .
Golden opportunity in Asian festivals
Ferrero encourages retailers to make more of Diwali
Cadbury highlights Easter eggs range
Mondelez International has highlighted its range of Cadbury Easter eggs, which it says will drive sales for convenience retailers, while Divine has also introduced three new products for the occasion.
Bar packs a protein punch
Consumers looking for a sweet treat that packs a protein punch might be interested in Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats’ latest Snickers NPD
Get ready for last minute rush – novelty Easter products
SHOPPERS made a lot of last minute purchases of novelty Easter products last year. So this year, convenience stores should be prepared for the...
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...
Innovation aims to keep sales sweet
Many c-stores have moved to extend ranges and embrace new styles of retailing as consumers carry out more substantial top-up shopping and look for...
It’s not all about chocolate
LOVE Hearts has been updated with modern messages such as ‘#selfie’ and ‘tweet me’ added to the heart-shaped sweets.
Swizzles, the manufacturer of the brand,...
Bestway’s Easter plan
EASTER is fairly late this year – Easter Sunday is 20 April so there’s still time for retailers to cash in on what is...
A sour taste for adults
ADULT candy brand Maynards Bassetts has launched an extension of its wine gums range with Wine Gums Tangy.
This is the third innovation since Maynards...
To share or not to share
Sharing is the focus of a new TV advert from luxury chocolate firm Lily O’Brien’s .
Nestlé unveils its Easter line-up for 2025
Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a host of new treats for the Easter season this year, complete with new additions and returning fan favourites.
Sugar takes on the sour taste of success
CHOCOLATE has long been the dominant player in the confectionery market.
But it’s sugar confectionery that is flavour of the moment. It may only be...
Perfetti Van Melle freshens up sales with Mentos and Smint campaigns
Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has kicked off some fresh marketing for its Smint and Mentos brand to drive up sales across the summer months.
Cadbury gift pack rolling out
Chocolate has long been a go-to gift for consumers and confectionery giant Mondelez International has created a new gift card range for all occasions.
A piece of the action – Reese’s seeking further growth
AMERICAN chocolate and confectionery brand Reese’s is extending its reach in the UK. The brand – the third largest chocolate brand in the world...
