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...
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.
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 .
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
