Mondelez goes novel for Christmas drive
Mondelez International aims to build up excitement for Christmas throughout November with its novelty confectionery range from Cadbury and Toblerone.
Making the deal sweeter
Purse strings are getting tighter this year but retailers can still drive up some sales, according to sweets giant Perfetti Van Melle (PVM).
Doubling flavour blast for fast grower
WITH current sales increases of 8%, Tic Tac is said by brand owner Ferrero, quoting Nielsen figures, to be the fastest-growing sugar confectionery brand...
Big chews and street wise budz
CHEWITS has launched two 180g sharing-sized bagged confectionery lines in a bid to boost its share of big-night-in sweets sales.
Chewits Chewmix, which has already...
Mars Wrigley highlights gum sales opportunity
Mars Wrigley gum brand director Ross Ripamonti has been discussing ways that convenience retailers can drive up sales in the category.
Let it snow
THE Christmas design on Lees mini snowballs boosts seasonal sales, said Bert Croll, sales director of Lees of Scotland.
“We always see a strong and...
Hancocks sets out summer Sweetest Day event for retailers
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its next Sweetest Day event for retailers this summer on 10 July.
Tradition is still a winner
TRADITIONAL confectionery is still popular throughout Britain and although consumers do like trying new flavours, most return to old favourites, says Sunny Pahuja, managing...
New Cadbury Biscoff chocolate bars launch
Chocolate brand Cadbury Dairy Milk has partnered up with the indulgent Biscoff biscuits brand to launch the new Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff chocolate bar.
Proper sharing pack kicks off for Tayto
Tayto is set to keep the sharing occasion a popular one for end-of-year celebrations with a new addition to its line-up.
A taste of the tropics
MAYNARDS Bassetts has brought some tropical flavour to its Jelly Babies range.
Maynards Bassetts Jelly Babies feature Jelly Babies characters in flavours including mango, banana...
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.
Nakd claims it’s dressing up the category
REFERRING to a Mintel snacking report, Nakd says 40% of consumers are switching to healthier snacks.
It also reports that with sales amounting to £31m...
Festive fun for Tyrrells
KP Snacks has rolled out its new limited-edition Christmas packaging across its Tyrrells brand.
Stars, planets… it’s not rocket science
OVER the years some of Britain’s favourite chocolate confectionery products have been named after stars, planets and constellations. But that doesn’t make the selling...
Giddy up for Vimto’s new lollipop range
Soft drinks brand Vimto has been seeking to reinvigorate its confectionery licence business through a new partnership with IB Group
