Chocolate – spirit of the ‘new special’, taste, appeal and sharing
The trend is well-documented, to save money people are having a night in instead of a night on the tiles. And whether they’re entertaining...
How to keep everyone sweet
WITH 44% of consumers planning to have more nights in (according to HIM! research), confectionery presents a solid sales opportunity. That’s the word from...
Standing up for sweets
CONFECTIONERY company Hancocks has launched a new stand for its Kingsway pick & mix range.
It features side graphics as well as a header and...
Scotland gets fruity taste of Super Bowl
AHEAD of last month’s Super Bowl in Houston, Texas, Skittles sent former American football star Marshawn Lynch to spread its message in Houston, Scotland.
Marketing...
Time to act on impulse?
Shopper Intelligence report highlights importance of price
New snacks popping up
SUMMER may still be in full swing, but Halloween is already on the mind of confectionary companies.
Ferrero spending millions on Easter
Confectionery giant unveils ten new seasonal lines
New look for Dairy Milk
Cadbury Dairy Milk has a new look, complete with a refreshed Dairy Milk logo and pack design
A confectionery giant
CTH, the Belgian holding company behind Ferrero, has acquired Burton’s Biscuit Company in a deal reportedly running into the hundreds of millions.
Soft touch for Skittles
Mars Wrigley has broken new ground with the latest launch for its Skittles brand.
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.
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.
Market news | Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain, Capri-Sun
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales – this time from Ilchester Cheese, Cadbury, McCain and Capri-Sun.
Chupa Chups moves into jellies with new sweets
Global confectionery brand Chupa Chups has made a bold new step into the jellies market with the launch of its new Laces and Belts ranges.
No sour grapes as kids mix it up
WHEN kids shop for sweets, many are drawn to products that are colourful and interesting.
And while some are attracted to extreme flavours, children have...
New tastes to mix mints
BRITONS spend £145.8m a year on mints but 70% of buyers only buy one mint variant according to Trebor brand owner Mondelez International. The...