Freddo faces up for fun – five face expressions for every occasion

CADBURY’S frog-based children’s brand, Freddo, is ready to face the future Freddo Faces, described by brand owner Mondelez International as a new fun...
Pack shots of Baileys Choc-Tails Collection.

Baileys sweetens a cocktail treat for Christmas this year

Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has unveiled its new range of Baileys Chocolate Choc-Tails, aiming to drive up gifiting opportunities this Christmas season.
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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.
Pack shots of Baileys Caramelised Popcorn Egg.

Baileys Chocolate adds Caramelised Popcorn Egg to Easter range

Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has introduced a new addition to its Baileys Easter range this year with its new Baileys Caramelised Popcorn Egg.
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Where no frog has gone before

Mondelez has taken frogs to space with its latest launch.

Free to be sweet

Fruitella has launched two completely sugar-free products, Fruit Foams and Fruit Gums. Brand manager Matthew Navier said: “Data shows that 92% of consumers are actively...
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Innovative fundraising

Retailer One O One has teamed up with bakery brand McGhee’s to reduce food waste and raise funds for Clyde’s Cash for Kids charity in the process.
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Time to act on impulse?

Shopper Intelligence report highlights importance of price

Special and everyday

EVERYDAY gifting and special occasions both present opportunities to sell boxed confectionery, says Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International. It suggests retailers should display boxes...
Promotional image for Swizzels' Veganuary campaign 'All These, All Vegan, All Year' featuring pack shots of Swizzels products.

Swizzels set to meet the Veganuary demand

Swizzels has said it has ramped up the production of its vegan range of sweets, in order to meet a rising demand for vegan options during Veganuary.
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Sour summer sales forecast

Variety is what consumers are after, according to Mars Wrigley, and to meet that demand it has developed Skittle Giants Crazy Sours.
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Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds

Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.

A TV push for Ferrero

FERRERO Rocher has been celebrating the season on television screens as part of a £3.5m marketing campaign
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NPD fuelling confectionery growth

RESEARCH firm Key Note’s recent report, Confectionery 2014, identifies NPD as the driving force in confectionery growth. The researcher says that as raw material prices...

Better for you, better for sales

Perfetti Van Melle says it is crucial to offer a range of reduced sugar options .

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