Latest Confectionery News – Page 78
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Product NewsFerrero's Face of Kinder promotion returns
Ferrero's Face of Kinder on-pack promotion is making a return this month. The competition encourages parents to submit details of what their children would like to be when they grow up. Six winners will have their faces on limited-edition packs of...
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Product NewsRowntrees unveils new jelly sharing bags
Fruit juice is a key feature of Rowntrees' new jelly sharing bags. Very Berry Jellies contain 50% fruit juice, Sour Faces have 50% fruit juice, and Jelly Aliens contain 25% fruit juice. The bags are aimed at families and will be supported by a £7m...
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Product NewsWich direction - Ben & Jerry's Wich relaunched with Fairtrade
Unilever has decided to re-introduce Ben & Jerry's Wich ice cream and this time around it has Fairtrade status. The Wich comprises vanilla and chocolate chip ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate chunk cookies and has been reduced from...
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Product NewsWrigley launches Eat, Drink, Chew campaign
Wrigley is embarking on an Eat, Drink, Chew consumer awareness PR campaign to promote the benefits of chewing sugarfree gum after mealtimes. The campaign supports the recent launch of Wrigley's Extra Ice products in spearmint, peppermint and white...
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Product NewsPerfetti Van Melle launches dual-flavoured Fruit-ella chews
Perfetti Van Melle is experimenting with a cocktail of fruity flavours in order to keep consumers stimulated. It has launched dual-flavoured fruit chews Fruittella Duo Stix. The pricemarked packs contain three flavour combinations: apple &…
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Product NewsWalkers Nonsuch Toffees hammers home new slabs
Walkers Nonsuch Toffees is hammering home the message that using a tool to break up its toffee is the best way to tuck into the sweet treat. Its new range of 400g toffee Slabs comes complete with toffee hammer and instructions. rrp:...
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Product NewsHancocks launches Soft Rock
For consumers who find hard rock confectionery a little tough on the gnashers, Hancocks Cash and Carry has launched a Soft Rock range. The 2kg bags come in bubblegum, cherry, rhubarb & custard. "Sold as a bulk product, many retailers might also...
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Product NewsTaveners Proper Sweets revamped in jars
Stockists of retro sweets will be delighted to hear about the revamp of Taveners Proper Sweets weigh-out jars, which promise to keep confectionery fresher for longer. The foil lids, designed by brand owner Tangerine Confectionery, will improve the...
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Products In DepthCash in: Chocolate - Share Value
Today’s cash-conscious consumers are driving demand for Big Night In share packs and products with pricemarks. Sarah Britton reports
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Products In DepthCash in: Chocolate - Limited Editions
If pricemarked packaging doesn’t appeal, then another way to ensure customers remain stimulated by your confectionery offering is to tap into limited-edition products.
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Product NewsMentos 3 Layer Gum to make TV debut
Mentos 3 Layer Gum will make its TV debut in May. The gum comes in two varieties, each containing three layers of gum which release flavour gradually for long-lasting taste. The fruit variant comprises strawberry, apple and raspberry...
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Product NewsGalaxy Bites unveiled by Mars
Galaxy Bites, bitesize balls of Galaxy chocolate with soft caramel centres, will bounce onto the market from the end of April. The new 40g bags aim to meet growing consumer demand for bitesize treats. A larger sharing bag will hit shelves in the...
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Product NewsUnilever launches Funny Finger lolly
Unilever will no doubt be hoping retailers will be getting their hands on its latest launch for kids. Funny Finger is a hand-shaped orange, strawberry and lemon-lime flavoured ice lolly. The colourful product is available in packs of six.
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Advice Guide
New Sugro website offers product category information
Sugro has launched a new trade website, intended to provide retailers with free information on key categories
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Product NewsGreen & Blacks doubles above-the-line investment
Green & Blacks is doubling its above-the-line investment to £1.3m for 2011. The premium chocolate brand has launched a new print advertising campaign with the theme, Inspiring Taste.
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Product NewsFruit Pastilles turn sour
Nestlé Confectionery hopes to set tongues tingling when it launches new Rowntree's Sour Pastilles on April 4. Each 48g impulse bag contains five 'extreme sour' flavours of lime, blackcurrant, pineapple, cherry and melon, with each sweet containing...
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Product NewsHancocks adds Black Jacks and Fruit Salad to tube range
Confectionery cash and carry Hancocks is adding Black Jacks and Fruit Salad to its tube range, which now features six products. "These sweets allow independent retailers to achieve a decent margin and not be fighting directly with the supermarkets,...
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Product NewsWrigley's Extra ads return to TV
Wrigley's Extra 'Food Creatures' adverts are back on TV as part of a multi-million pound investment in the chewing gum brand. The ads, which aim to educate consumers on the dental benefits of chewing sugar-free gum after eating and drinking, will...
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Product NewsJaxx chocolate balls enter market
Crunchy chocolate balls Jaxx have bounced onto the convenience scene and aim to be a hit with the tween and teen markets. Available in milk chocolate, orange chocolate and double chocolate variants, the 50g bags feature the brand's cheeky Mouthy...
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Product NewsMars launches blue Skittle
Skittles consumers really will be able to 'taste the rainbow' in its entirety now that Mars has introduced a blue Skittle. The limited-edition sweet will be flagged up on packs with an extra blue stripe in the rainbow illustration, and a call to...