Grown up promotion
Music giveaway featured on sweet bags
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
A guilt free helping of chocolate
POPCORN snack brand Propercorn has added a little sweetener to its range in the shape of a new chocolate variant
New products are vital for category
Berry flavours and on the go among trends
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
Fruit flavours are halal
CONSUMERS seeking something sweet to enjoy when breaking their Ramadan fast should look no further than Bebeto
Sugar treats packing real bite
JELLY bean giant Jelly Belly has launched a new range with some serious bite in the UK
Bags of attention for sharing packs
Larger formats and sugar free are soaring
Mixing sweet and savoury
SNACK firm Pladis has extended its portfolio by bringing a brand new product to the UK and adding a new variety to an existing big seller brand
Sharing for TV night in
WITH families and groups of friends gathering round televisions to watch the cream of world football contest this summer’s World Cup finals tournament, demand for big night in products will be high
Be on the park or get into one
AS more and more formats enter the race for chocolate sales, Mondelez International says on-the-go and single packs remain critically important
Softs selling well
HANGING bags are driving growth for Swizzels according to figures sourced from IRI Marketplace
Despicable jelly beans
JELLY Belly has added an extra bit of yellow to its BeanBoozle packs thanks to a new licence partnership with Universal Pictures’ Despicable Me franchise
Show that the price is sweet
Value for money still important
THE £1 price point is key to sales in bagged confectionery and this works even better when the price is...
Get a share of sharing trend
SHARING and treating occasions have people reaching for treat bags and pouches more often these days
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.
