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.
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Flavour is squeezed in and the sugar left out
HEALTH conscious mums and children with busy lifestyles are the target consumers for the latest innovation from Fruitypot
Low-calorie countlines
Portion control is at the heart of the latest launch from Mars Wrigley UK, with the firm rolling out a new 100kcal range
Toffee with a bit of history
A CONFECTIONERY brand founded under the reign of Queen Victoria has been heaping praises on its latest NPD, which taps into contemporary demand for salted caramel products while boasting some impressive provenance
Not hanging for very long
Shoppers snapping up bagged confectionery at a rapid rate
Growth in the bag
Sales of bagged sweets are soaring. Are you getting your share of sharing sizes?
BAGS of sweets have certainly moved on from the quarters of...
Add in colour with new M&M’s Minis Cookies
Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats are set to bring more younger shoppers to the cookie aisle with the launch of its new Cookies with Chocolate M&M's Minis.
Milking it with new promotion
CADBURY Dairy Milk is set to highlight its ‘glass and a half of milk’ credentials in its upcoming ‘Adopt a Cow’ on pack-promotion.
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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.
Reduced plastic packs coming soon
Mars Wrigley has stepped up its sustainable packaging programme, with narrower packs set to roll out in April
Hancocks launches new bulk cluster
CONFECTIONERY supplier Hancocks has a new bulk product – Kingsway Chocolate Clusters in 2kg boxes.
Flavours are: White Chocolate and Coconut Macaroon; Milk Chocolate Muesli;...
Oreo launch aims to bring families into the store
Reporting that 50% of Oreo fans are under the age of 45, Mondelez International said the brand is playing a pivotal role in recruiting new shoppers by appealing to families.
Smooth talking bags from Cadbury
MONDELEZ International aims to to smooth talk confectionery lovers with the latest in its eclairs range – Cadbury Eclairs Velvets.
It’s a soft version of...
Healthy thinking to push snack sales
Mondelez reckons health still has a part to play
CONSUMERS have been placing more emphasis on health when shopping and Mondelez International reckons this is...
Softer gummies based on Fluffies
BAZOOKA Candy Brands has added Fluffies foam gummies to its Moshi Monster range. The softer gummies, based on the Fluffies family of Moshlings, are...
Shaw shows the way
Dundee sweet shop owner Derek Shaw has helped Mackie’s of Scotland create its first new chocolate bar in six years