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Tunnock’s teacakes are safe for take-off

The Royal Air Force has lifted the ban on the beloved Scottish treat Tunnock's teacakes from its flights after proving they no longer pose a risk to pilots.
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Toffee Twins aim for big break

SET to be available for its first Christmas is the latest Toffee Twin pack launched by traditional toffee maker, Walker’s Nonsuch earlier this year. The...
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A sweet break from the shop

Swizzels supporting retailers with a new holiday competition this month
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Put your faith in the tablets

What do the tech industry and the UK chocolate category have in common? A love affair with tablet formats, according to some of the latest category data, which points to continued growth for larger packs of chocolate.

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,...
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Minis to hit it big

Savvy retailers could be set to capitalise on a new multi-million-pound opportunity and Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK) is set to help reach this goal.
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Walkers shortbread has a patriotic festive range for retailers

Scottish twist on Christmas

Market News | Hooch, Sea Change, Skittles, Bebeto

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
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Nestlé combines Milkybar and Rowntree’s in new confectionery

Nestlé Confectionery has rolled out a new dessert inspired flavour combination with its new Milkybar Rowntree's Jelly & Ice Cream sharing bag of sweets.
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Mixing sweet and savoury

SNACK firm Pladis has extended its portfolio by bringing a brand new product to the UK and adding a new variety to an existing big seller brand
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Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets

Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.
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Reduced set to be bigger

INNOVATION in the reduced and sugar-free category will be key to confectionery sales in 2018
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Soft sell on telly

SOFTIES have been popping up on the small screen as part of parent firm Tangerine Confectionery’s ongoing £1m marketing investment in its branded sugar portfolio.
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Guilt free snacking with Bobby’s Foods

Sweets and snacks firm Bobby’s Foods has agreed a deal to exclusively distribute Yummy chocolate vitamin bar to c-stores.
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Competition kick off

Mondelez International hopes to hit the back of the net again with the return of its Cadbury FC Win a Day in Their Boots competition.
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Chupa Chups bubbles up some new magic

Chupa Chups is set to inject some magic in the confectionery aisle with its new Big Babol Magic Cubes Bubblegum, featuring colour-changing cubes.