Big and on trend
SHARING is one of the reasons confectionery has continued to show its strength in the past year with an increase in sales of 0.6%...
Pushing up PMPs
Swizzels has introduced price increases to its PMP range for the first time in its history.
Cadbury dreams of a purple Xmas
CADBURY is going all out to make it a purple Christmas, with an enhanced festive range of biscuits, made by Burton’s Biscuit Company, for...
Sweet and low
HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?
Tango gets the blues
TANGO’S future is not just orange: Rose Marketing is adding blue raspberry bon bons to its fizzy drink-based range.
Tango blue raspberry crushed ice drinks...
Talk about a quirky softie
NESTLÉ Confectionery has added to its Rowntree’s Randoms products with the introduction of Squidgy Speak.
Nestlé UK trade communications manager Graham Walker said: “The...
Sharing and block lead sales surge
TAKE-HOME sales of chocolate confectionery in the year to late March rose in Britain by 1% in both volume and value, Kantar Worldpanel found.
But...
Bar packs a protein punch
Consumers looking for a sweet treat that packs a protein punch might be interested in Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats’ latest Snickers NPD
Mum’s the word for display team
WHOLESALER Palmer & Harvey has teamed up with chocolate firm Lindt to help retailers in the run-up to Mother’s Day.
A special Lindor free-standing...
Need to know for sales to grow
If you want to thrive in retail then its crucial to keep an eye on trends – particularly when it comes to the big hitting categories like confectionery.
Bags of choice for every taste
Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.
Tradition always in demand
Lees of Scotland says its Mini Snowballs consistently prove effective for boosting seasonal sales.
Sales director Bert Croll said: “We always see a strong and...
Chocs away
Want a quick way to remember the essentials of chocolate confectionery merchandising? Think of the three Vs!
CHOCOLATE confectionery is one of the key product...
Air goes sour
THE Chupa Chups range has been extended by the introduction of Airheads Sour.
Each pack contains bite-sized candies in five sour flavours.
They are available...
Delight to fill the gap
BUSINESSWOMAN Zeynap Turudi says she saw a gap in the UK market for high quality Turkish delight and she is aiming to fill the...
Cadbury announces new partnership with Lotus Biscoff
Sweet treats giants Cadbury and Lotus Biscoff has announced a new partnership with co-branded and innovative products set to launch in 2025.
