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Christmas comes to the crunch

Brands giant Mondelez International broke new ground when it brought the best of confectionery and biscuits together – blending Cadbury Dairy Milk with the...
The two new Bacardi mojito RTD variants.

Market News | Bacardi, Glenmorangie, Blu Bar and Chupa Chups NPDs

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
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New assortments from Ferrero

CONFECTIONERY firm Ferrero will introduce a range of new products this Christmas, after claiming to have identified demand for a premium tier of boxed...

Shoppers rush to sugar but still want choc value

Three retailers will contest the Confectionery Retailer of the Year award category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2013. We spoke to one shortlisted entrant,...

Sharing in lower sugar

Bagged confectionery has been an undeniable success story, with bags growing by £12m in the last year .
Chewits Extreme Sour Apple and Xtreme Tutti Frutti, appeal more to teenagers, Lane said, because they have a “mouth-watering sour taste” that teens like.

Making the most of pocket money

IT’S important for retailers to set up a special kids’ confectionery section to maximise “pocket money sales”, according to Stuart Lane, commercial director, Leaf...
With over 133 years in business, Tunnock's has ensured its range remains a must-buy.

Tunnock’s offers classic choices for customers

Much-loved Scottish brand Tunnock's puts its success down to understanding what consumers and retailers want – and respecting those wishes.

Fresh perspective

Changes in the mints and gum market suggest people want new and fruity flavours NEW flavours of gum are tempting people away from buying mints...
Wispa Gold Salted caramel

A little salt to go a long way

THE golden opportunity of adding salted caramel to the range has not been lost on those responsible for Wispa NPD.

Say ‘chai’ to green tea mints

US brand Sencha Naturals is launching in the UK with its range of Green Tea Leaf Mints, which are designed to combat bad breath...

Raising the bar

Chocolate comes in an almost bewildering and widening range of shapes and forms, and in a variety of pack styles and sizes. But...
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A season for sweets

NOVELTY and nostalgia are, in many respects, what Christmas is all about. And confectionery firms say sweets are ideally placed to deliver both. In the...

Facelift for Dyna Stix

DEXTERS Dyna Stix will have a new look this summer as parent firm Kervan Gida plans to revamp the brand this month.
Pack shots of Crispy M&M's Mini Santas sharing pack, Snickers & Friends selection box and Maltesers White box.

Mars Wrigley unveils new packs for Christmas

Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has set out its stall for the Christmas season with the introduction of three new products to its line-up.
Promo of the return of KitKat Cookies & Cream two finger biscuits, with a pack shot of the multipack and unwrapped KitKat Cookies & Cream biscuits to the side against a red background. The text reads "Guess who's back?".

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.

Striped cola

A new flavour has been added to Maoam Stripes. The new cola variety will join strawberry, apple, raspberry, orange and cherry in the bag. Brand manager...