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...
Something sweet from the Swiss
SOME sweet Swiss flavour is what Ricola hoped to offer UK consumers with its latest launch
Festive cheer from Ferrero
CHRISTMAS with loved ones is at the heart of Ferrero’s seasonal NPD strategy.
A flurry of NPD from Ferrero
Ferrero has unveiled a raft of NPD across its Ferrero, Kinder and Thorntons chocolate brands.
Swizzels celebrates 70 years of Refreshers with new Tropical flavour
British confectionery firm Swizzels has marked the 70th anniversary of its Refrehsers brand with the creation of the new Tropical Flavour Chew bar.
Sugar choices go bigger and softer
MAIN trends in the confectionery market, according to Swizzels, include increasing interest in and purchase of large packs, and growing sales of gums and...
Marketing matters
MARKETING initiatives and category management are the keys to success in confectionery according to Dan Newell, confections marketing manager at Wrigley.
Newell referred to Nielsen...
Mars Wrigley aims to help consumers to find the sweets
Chocolate and other treats remain recession proof and Mars Wrigley aims to make the most of this by advising retailers to keep the range simple.
Swiss innovation
SWISS vegan chocolate brand Fellow Creatures has secured UK-wide listings in time for Christmas.
A sporting return for Ritter
Ritter Sport’s popular Taste the World range of chocolate bars is back on Sainsbury’s and Ocado’s shelves, bring consumers flavours from across the globe.
New surprises in store
KINDER Surprise, worth £62m, is aiming to bring some excitement to the kids confectionery category with its latest launch.
Kit Kat recalls Chunky Specials
CONFECTIONERY firm Nestlé has launched a voluntary recall of special versions of one of its biggest brands, Kit Kat.
Four Kit Kat Chunky special...
Swizzels celebrates
Classic brand still going strong at 90 years young
Marks for Mars
MARS has added six items to its 50p PMPs range.
The new PMPs feature Mars, Snickers, Twix, Bounty, Maltesers and Maltesers Teasers.
A range of POS...
Mentos doubles on gum in new packs
Perfetti Van Melle has launched a new Duo Pack format across Mentos Gum, aiming to drive up sales of the brand further here in the UK.
It’s a sweet celebration
This year, Diwali falls on Sunday 27 October and Ferrero is offering bespoke point-of-sale kits for the festival of lights.
