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.
Celebrating 100 years of Fox’s
Confectionery brand still going strong
Eggs don’t make Easter
SKIP the eggs this Easter, Jimmy Attias of Bean and Pods has suggested, as premium boxed chocolate works just as well
Seeking the perfect match
Mondelez lays out NPD strategy for 2018
Sugar tops chocolate for growth
SUGAR confectionery is outstripping chocolate at the moment, according to Swizzels
Barratt is back in stores
OLD School confectionery brand Barratt is back just in time to celebrate its 170th anniversary
Health on the brain
FAMILY-owned British firm Lovely Fodder Ltd has launched a new range of chocolate with more than a few health claims
Low calorie indulgence
Raising the bar with meringue
