Latest Confectionery News – Page 80
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Product NewsKit Kat fingers get 70% cocoa
Kit Kat Four Finger Dark now contains 70% cocoa. The reformulated bar has retained its Fairtrade status and will feature new matte-finish packaging. Kit Kat has also announced that it is partnering the International Cocoa Initiative to...
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United Biscuits releases new Penguin bar
United Biscuits UK has released a new variant to the McVitie's Penguin range. McVitie's Penguin Caramel Wafer is now available in a nine-bar multipack. The product contains no hydrogenated vegetable oil, artificial colours or flavours. UB hopes that...
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Product NewsHancocks gets smart with Piksy
Hancocks is offering retailers the chance to brighten things up with new launch, Piksy. The colourful sugar-coated confectionery from Hancocks comes in a card tube. The wholesaler claims that the products, which it concedes are "not unlike...
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Product NewsTop launches 2010: Confectionery
As a category that thrives on its impulse appeal and constantly delighting shoppers, it’s no surprise that confectionery was the home of many of the most successful innovations of 2010. Each of the ...
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Product NewsNestle unveils chocolate sharing bags
The trend for chocolate sharing bags is showing no sign of slowing down and Nestlé is urging retailers to take full advantage with three new additions to its range: Milkybar Giant Buttons, Rolo and Smarties. The entire sharing range is undergoing a...
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Product NewsMars launches Snickers Maximus bar
Mars is launching a limited-edition Snickers Maximus bar. It comprises nuts and caramel without the traditional nougat. The launch will be supported by a £1.5m TV and radio campaign, part of a total £5m media spend on the Snickers brand throughout...
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Product NewsHaribo unveils Easter launches
Haribo is aiming to put a spring in the c-store retailer's step with four Easter launches. Jelly Bunnies, Tangfast-chicks and Eggstras are available in 50g bags. A limited-edition Bunny Mix will also be introduced. Bunny-shaped foam and jelly sweets...
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Product NewsHancocks launches bigger chocolate bars
As bigger bars of chocolate continue to see strong demand, Hancocks has launched a range of 100g bars and a selection of 150g filled bars.
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Product NewsNestle to invest in Aero
Nestlé plans to make a "huge" investment in Aero this year, kicking off with the re-introduction of Aero Caramel. The company is pouring £5m into a four-month media campaign to celebrate the relaunch of the Caramel variant, which was originally...
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Product NewsCadbury puts Halls Soothers on air
Cadbury has put its Halls Soothers brand back on TV in a £1m marketing campaign. The ad will run from now until the middle of January and encourages its target audience of 25- to 44-year-olds to have their throats kissed by Halls Soothers.
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Product NewsWrigley announces new product
Wrigley is getting its teeth into the gum category with new product launches and a heavyweight advertising support programme for its main brand, Extra. From January 31 a relaunched version of Extra Ice gum will be available, containing...
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Make a mark: Mikado introduces pricemarks
Mikado has introduced pricemarks to its 39g packs.
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Looking good: Cadbury gives brands a makeover
Cadbury has given two of its confectionery brands a makeover. Picnic and Starbar have both been updated to give them better shelf standout in time for Christmas.
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Budgens back on TV for Christmas
Budgens is back on TV for the first time in nearly a decade with a new advertising campaign aimed at the Christmas market.
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Smash and grab: Terry's back on air
Terry's Chocolate Orange is back on screen for the first time in three years with its Christmas campaign.
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On red alert: A round-up of festive essentials
You’ve probably been planning for months, but make sure you don’t miss a trick with our round-up of essentials for this key season. First up – breakfast
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Bear necessity: Fox's launches limited edition Tin
Fox's has launched a limited-edition Christmas Vinnie Tin. The tin features a smiling Vinnie the bear on the tin lid and inside is a selection of Fox's chocolate, cream and cookie biscuits for the Christmas market.
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Diet breakers: Eggs crack customers' resolve
On New Year’s Eve your customers will be planning a dieting regime. On January 1, your egg display will crack their resolve.
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Product NewsMars shakes up the market
The Shake 'n' Snack range from Mars is a blend of milkshake and chocolate treat.
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Spring is in the air for Nestle
Nestlé is taking a 'gambol' on Easter success with its new self-eat product Aero Lamb, one of several innovations for the spring season