Let it snow
THE Christmas design on Lees mini snowballs boosts seasonal sales, said Bert Croll, sales director of Lees of Scotland.
“We always see a strong and...
Season is the ‘shining star’ for sweet treats
SPECIALIST confectionery wholesaler Hancocks considers Christmas to be the industry’s “shining star”.
The company says its Christmas sales grew by 16% year on year in...
Surprises in store this Christmas
FERRERO is expanding its Kinder gifting range this Christmas by introducing Kinder Mini Mix 79g selection pack (RRP £2.49). The array of Kinder treats...
Barr ready to splash out
AG Barr has tripled its ad spend – with £1m earmarked for Irn-Bru alone – to make the most of the festive run on...
Snapple adds tea but no sugar
Snapple
A new look, a new size and new flavours are all on the schedule for Snapple this summer.
Following a redesign, Snapple, which is marketed...
Large formats flying in 2020
Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand
A sparkling new bottle
Highland Spring has unveiled new packaging for its sparkling range
Tucking in to local cheeses
Colston Basset Dairy reckons consumers will seek out local cheese this Christmas, and the firm said its British range will appeal to shoppers.
How to win at wine o’clock
NEW world wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is going all out for summer sales in the £6-8 price range. It says that’s the...
The seasonal premium
PREMIUMISATION is the big word on the lips of many a spirits company, at present. In a time of economic challenges many consumers change...
Making it in a different way
TRADITIONAL and decidedly non-traditional Christmas treats from around the world are included in the festive range from specialist importer and distributor Empire Bespoke Foods...
NPD spree for Easter
Mondelez lays out 2018 plan
An early start
The main festive sales period starts up to 12 weeks before the big day. How can retailers catch early shoppers?
One in five biscuit purchasers...
Mondelez ready for spring push
Convenience retailers who get their range right can expect to crack on with strong confectionery sales this Easter, according to Mondelez International.
Adventurous for Christmas
Festive parties call for premium cheese
Choc on board
NOVELTY is at the heart of Christmas, and importer/distributor Empire Bespoke Foods reckons it has this year’s ideal treat for chocolate lovers
