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...
Barr and Lees tap into national pride
Well-known Scottish brands Barr Soft Drinks and confectioner Lees have been speaking about their hopes to boost sales as excitement builds for the Euros, with the national team taking on Germany in the opening match on 14 June.
A piece of the action – Reese’s seeking further growth
AMERICAN chocolate and confectionery brand Reese’s is extending its reach in the UK. The brand – the third largest chocolate brand in the world...
Lad weekend wrapped up
SELF-STYLED man’s chocolate brand, Yorkie, is offering lads weekends away in its latest on-pack competition.
Codes inside wrappers could win consumers one of 12 holiday...
Merchandising breeds success
How to turn heads with bagged sweets
EVERYONE wants to be like a kid in a sweetshop once in a while and the image of...
New retro product for Bonds
BONDS Confectionery has added a new product, Sherbet Straws, to its retro-themed portfolio. The 110g bags contain four flavours of sherbert: orange, lemon, cherry...
World of Sweets expands Bonds of London charity range
Confectionery distributor World of Sweets has introduced two new products to its Bonds of London Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir range.
Tropical blast from Bazooka Candy
Bazooka Candy Brands reckons it will be able to drive up sales from kids with the launch of its new Tropical Juicy Drop Blasts fruity sour candies.
Smash and jive
Cadbury Dairy Milk’s Marvellous range is on the small screen in September and October with a campaign featuring new Rocky Mallow Road flavour.
The 30-second...
The best of both worlds
Nestlé heaps praise on low sugar
Retailers missing a big night trick
WRIGLEY Confectionery, the firm behind Skittles and Starburst, reckons many retailers still don’t appreciate the opportunities that the consumer trend to home leisure presents.
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A sweet new look
LEES of Scotland has unveiled revamped packaging for its Premium Meringue range – the first redesign for Lees meringues for 15 years.
Mondelez ready for spring push
Convenience retailers who get their range right can expect to crack on with strong confectionery sales this Easter, according to Mondelez International.
Festive treats a gift for retailers
CHRISTMAS is unquestionably one of the most important times of the year for the confectionery market.
And for convenience retailers, making the most of the...
Looking a bit fishy
Maynards Bassetts has just released its first ever sour soft jelly: Fizzy Fish .
Banking on bottles
Bottle formats seeing increasing success for gum, say producers
