‘Find a fiver’ with Tic Tac
FERRERO is currently running a major on-pack offer on its Tic Tac range that invites shoppers to ‘Find a Fiver’.
Supported by a £1.7m media...
Recipe for fruit sales
Wrigley launches multi-million pound investment to grow sales of its brands.
THE three vital ingredients in growing the sugar confectionery category are new product development,...
Preparation breeds seasonal success
Confectionery still king at Halloween as shoppers stock up on seasonal treats early, ahead of a likely increase in children going door-to-door post Covid
Branching out into biscuits
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats (MCD&T) has brought the Galaxy brand into the biscuit category.
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...
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...
Rebrand signals global approach
HANCOCKS and Bonds of London owner IB Group has rebranded as World of Sweets.
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...
Bags more in sweet choice
STRESSING the importance of the £1 price point, Wrigley has added four more bags to its price-marked range.
Dan Newell, onfections marketing manager said: “Consumers...
A sour taste for adults
ADULT candy brand Maynards Bassetts has launched an extension of its wine gums range with Wine Gums Tangy.
This is the third innovation since Maynards...
Be an extremist… with an eye on value
Confectionery is a category that’s seen major developments in recent years. But what are sweet lovers looking for now? Are gums and jellies still...
Eggs added as gift size grows brand
POPPETS has introduced a new product in time for Easter. The 140g gift box of Poppets Mini Eggs has an RRP of £1.
Brand owner...
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Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
New route to sales growth
Quoting figures from Neilsen, Mondelez says it has a 31.9% share of the UK’s £4.8bn confectionery market and it puts that down in large part...
Wham bar in a bag
CANDYLAND has launched a new version of its Wham bar.
Wham Super Sour Minis come in a 200g sharing bag and are miniature, sour versions...
Bebeto takes note of TikTok with freeze dried sweets
Confectionery firm Kervan Gida is set to capture demand from social media with the launch of its freeze-dried sweets Bebeto Freeze Crunchy.
