Getting together
BIG sporting occasions like the Olympics and Euro 2016 this summer could increase demand for snacks and other big-night-in products says Kim Burgess, head...
C-stores bag lunch
FOOD-TO-GO is big, right? So specialist sandwich shops and other specific food-to-go outlets should be grabbing a major share of sales.
Well HIM Research and...
The case for cash control
SAVOURY snack giant Walkers has introduced a reduced case size for its core range.
The new 32 case format, replacing the 48-pack case, is available...
Catering for hectic lives
HECTIC and busy lives are creating demand for snack and on-the-go food according to Mondelez International.
And it says retailers should provide accessible features and...
Nakd claims it’s dressing up the category
REFERRING to a Mintel snacking report, Nakd says 40% of consumers are switching to healthier snacks.
It also reports that with sales amounting to £31m...
New flavours go on screen
INNOVATIVE flavours are the lifeblood of the snacks market according to popcorn brand Butterkist, which plans to spend £3m to put its new range...
Share boost for bag sales
ENTHUSIASM for sharing helped the value of chocolate sales grow by 0.9% to £3.9bn in 2015 says Mars Chocolate.
Trade communications manager Bep Dhaliwal said:...
Happy birthday … have a new coat
TINY chew sweet Millions is celebrating 25 years on the shelves by covering itself in chocolate.
The latest version of the Scottish brand is a...
Big brand push mixes up and breaks out
BIG brands and new products are at the centre of Nestlé activity for Easter and beyond in 2016.
One launch is the introduction of the...
Adding to the excitement
CADBURY brand owner Mondelez International is turning detective this year with extensive research designed to get to the root of consumer chocolate uses and...
Putting the bite on health
HEALTHY chocolate is a term that can be met with scepticism but manufacturer Elizabeth Shaw says people are eating chocolate more healthily through portion...
Showing the price is right
Brand extensions and price-marked packs set to be part of the Swizzels strategy for sales growth in 2016.
PRICE-MARKED packs have become increasingly important for...
Pineapple direction
DEMAND for fruit-flavoured spirits prompted the creation and launch of Malibu Pineapple, according to Pernod Ricard UK.
The new variety, originally launched in the USA...
JTI claims No1 tobacco spot
TOBACCO firm JTI has taken number one volume tobacco manufacturer spot in the UK says the firm, quoting statistics from research firm Nielsen’s Market...
Fruit choice expanded
SWEDISH cider brand Kopparberg has put its name on a fruit lager for the first time.
Already with two craft beers in its portfolio, it...
Handy finger packs
SMALLER households and families are the targets for two new pack sizes of Cadbury Fingers from Burton’s Biscuit Company.
Head of category and shopper management...
