Bear and Puffin celebrate reading

KIDS snacking brand Bear Nibbles has teamed up with Puffin Books to get children reading in a new partnership with Bear Alphabites cereal.

A big push for vodka

LOCH Lomond Group is spending big on its premium vodka brand Glen’s Platinum Vodka through a seven figure investment.

Drinks key to a great night in

PIZZA, curry, crisps, confectionery – all staples of a Big Night In. But while the food on offer is important, the drink options can be what make or break an evening.

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.

Golden opportunity in Asian festivals

Ferrero encourages retailers to make more of Diwali

Frightfully fun sized

Wrigley rolls out more seasonal confectionery.

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.

Spirited return for seasonal packs

Haribo packs in Halloween costume.

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.