The doctor’s creations
HALLOWEEN means happy days for home baking sales according to Dr. Oetker.
Pressing on for 41 years
Ian MacDonald has announced his retirement from JW Filshill, bringing his 41-year career to a close in January 2018.
The monster pack
Tapping into the sharing bag trend, Kinder has launched monster versions of its Kinder Choco-Bons.
A real treat for retailers
A number of confectionery firms have highlighted the growth enjoyed by the category over the last few years as evidence that retailers who do not get into the spooky spirit of things could be missing out.
New surprises in store
KINDER Surprise, worth £62m, is aiming to bring some excitement to the kids confectionery category with its latest launch.
Cadbury and the Premier League join forces
CHOCOLATE brand Cadbury, and The Premier League have come together for a three-year partnership, which kicked off from the start of the 2017/18 season.
Screaming onto shelf
COCA-Cola European partners (CCEP) has announced it will embark on its biggest-ever Halloween campaign for Fanta, rolling out limited-edition packs and spending big on marketing activities.
Passing the golden torch
AFTER 58 years at the helm, Douglas Rae, founder and managing director of Golden Casket Confectionery has announced his decision to retire.
Frightfully fun sized
Wrigley rolls out more seasonal confectionery.
Golden opportunity in Asian festivals
Ferrero encourages retailers to make more of Diwali
Bubble bubble toil and trouble
Plastic bags fit for bursting with confectionery may last long in the memory, but the occasion can also be big business for soft drinks.
Seasonal Schweppes mocktails
Halloween party hosts may also look to create some ghoulish cocktails and mocktails for their guests, and mixers are a key ingredient for this.
Taking a bigger share of the choc market
ACROSS the chocolate category, bitesize and sharing formats continue to perform well as consumers favour treat bags and pouches.
Spirited return for seasonal packs
Haribo packs in Halloween costume.
Quality counts
As consumers try to cut back on sugar, chocolate products with premium credentials or offering a variety of flavours and textures are gaining ground.
Sweet and low
HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?
