Ways to keep people sweet
Food and drink insights experts from The Knowledge Bank say people prefer "regular" chocolate to low/no-sugar offerings.
No sour grapes as kids mix it up
WHEN kids shop for sweets, many are drawn to products that are colourful and interesting.
And while some are attracted to extreme flavours, children have...
MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in June
Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Trebor unveils fresh new pack design
Trebor has unleashed a rejuvenated pack design.
The brand’s red star mark has become the heart of the new identity using tonal colours on each...
Scottish sweet company raisin the bar
SCOTTISH confectionery brand Millar has added three fruit, nut and chocolate lines to its portfolio of sharing-sized bags.
Brand owner Nisha Enterprises, which has a...
Acting on impulse
Treats still the driving force behind strong impulse sales
EVERYONE likes a treat from time to time and there’s something satisfying about an indulgent spur-of-the-moment...
Take it to the limit
Limited editions, new flavours, pack sizes, promotions and PMPs are all part of the plan to generate excitement for the UK’s biggest chocolate brands...
Eye-catching confectionery
WITH so many confectionery sales in convenience stores coming from impulse sales, merchandising is crucial
Limited coffee break
THREE new varieties and a return to TV mark a busy period for KitKat.
The brand’s first coffee-flavoured variety has been launched in the shape...
Hancocks launches new bulk cluster
CONFECTIONERY supplier Hancocks has a new bulk product – Kingsway Chocolate Clusters in 2kg boxes.
Flavours are: White Chocolate and Coconut Macaroon; Milk Chocolate Muesli;...
Hancocks rolls out new Barratt range
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has touted the new range of sweets from Barratt as key additions to retailers' confectionery stock this summer.
Sweet hopes for sour gum
Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) has launched Mentos Sour Gum in response to the increasing popularity of the sub-category.
Smooth talking bags from Cadbury
MONDELEZ International aims to to smooth talk confectionery lovers with the latest in its eclairs range – Cadbury Eclairs Velvets.
It’s a soft version of...
Golden Casket recruits some minions
Screen appeal is a sweet deal
Eggs-ecuting seasonal innovation
EASTER means innovation according to Nestle Confectionery, as the firm unveils a raft of new seasonal products tailor-made for spring.
The firm has launched two...
Chocolate gifts all wrapped up for Mars Wrigley
Gifting remains the biggest shopper ritual of the festive period and Mars Wrigley says it has pulled out all the stops with its chocolate selection this Christmas.
