A packet of Swizzels Squashies Drumchick sits on a blue table with baskets filled with the sweets around the packet with small toy eggs around the packet.

Swizzels refreshes Squashies Easter sweets

British confectionery firm Swizzels has rolled out a new design for its Squashies Drumchick sweets, featuring bright packaging and novelty shapes.
Burtons, Biscuits, Maryland, Soft baked

Softly softly approach from Maryland

BURTON’S Biscuit Company is expanding its Maryland brand with the introduction of a soft cookie variety. Maryland Soft Baked will be available in Caramel and...
Taylors' Lentil Waves offer a range of flavours, including the new Prawn Cocktail variant.

Taylors Snacks offers lunch rush solutions

Taylors Snacks reckons it has the answers to help ensure the lunch box shopping mission remains a smooth and simple one.

Super heroes?

OFTEN called the most important meal of the day, breakfast has a big job to do. Porridge manufacturers say new versions of the classic...
Pack shots of Ben & Jerry's Sundae Brookies & Cream and Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Bohemian Raspberry with branding from the band Queen on the lid.

Ben & Jerry’s launches a Rhapsody of flavour options

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has announced the return of its Bohemian Raspberry flavour in partnership with UK rock band Queen, alongside a new Sundae option.

The sweet impulse

Confectionery is one of the most important PMP categories for retailers,  says Perfetti Van Melle, with 68% of stores already stocking PMP sweets. Trade marketing...

Sharing super

THE big night in means family and friends can afford to enjoy a good night more frequently and it’s as fashionable as ever, reckons...
Demand for RYO has been on the rise, driving up accessories sales in the process.

Imperial Tobacco highlights popularity of RYO

Roll-your-own tobacco has grown in popularity with consumers, providing plenty of opportunities to drive up sales with a selection of accessories, says Imperial Tobacco.
Pack shots of Mr Kipling Simnel Slices.

Mr Kipling launches Simnel Slices in time for Easter

BAKED goods brand Mr Kipling has unveiled a new limited edition cake ideal for the Easter season with its new Simnel Slices pack.
WILLY Wonka would have been proud – Wrigley has created a sweet that changes flavour as you chew.

All change for flavour – Wrigley go Wonka

WILLY Wonka would have been proud – Wrigley has created a sweet that changes flavour as you chew. Starburst Flavour Morphs, said to have already...

Say Aloe to new Caribbean drinks

Caribbean food and drinks firm Grace Foods has launched new PMP variants for its Say Aloe Vera drinks with three fruity options for independent retailers.
Cadbury hot chocolate

Warming up to chocolate

Christmas may be in the rear view mirror, but ‘tis still the season for winter warmers, particularly in Scotland.
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Sherry with a signature

A sherry that’s a bit special is promised by Maxxium UK which is introducing Signature by Harveys. Described as a premium cream sherry, it’s launching...
Vimto Vim2o drinks

Healthier hydration for kids

Becky Unwin, senior brand manager at Vimto Soft Drinks, reckons the brand has just the solution for the new term in the shape of Vimto Minis.

Spreading to the UK

Importer and distributor Empire Bespoke Foods has brought two new chocolate and hazelnut combination spreads to the UK. Both from Duo Penotti, the two flavours...

Chipping in

POTATO firm Albert Bartlett is to support the launch of its first frozen products with TV ads designed to highlight its potato expertise. Following the...