PRODUCT NEWS: Sour patch kids launch vegan Watermelon flavour
Mondelez is introducing a new watermelon flavour for its Sour Patch Kids.The new flavour joins the Cola, Fruit Mix, and Original as the latest addition to the portfolio and is also completely vegan with no gelatine.
PRODUCT NEWS: Cadbury introduces portion control packaging
Cadbury has revealed a new packaging initiative on its Duos range, enabling consumers to twist to seal the snack and save half for later.
PRODUCT NEWS: Nestlé springs into action
Nestlé has a raft of new products available this spring. Its new KitKat Bites are described as ‘a more indulgent way’ to enjoy the popular snack.
FOCUS ON SEASONAL CONFECTIONERY: Scramble for eggs
While Easter 2020 was a washout thanks to the first round of Covid restrictions, according to Kantar data, Easter 2021 was a boomtime for sales. Total Easter confectionery sales topped £373m, which was up nearly 26% on 2020 figures, and was even more than the £340m spent on chocolate in pre-Covid 2019.
SHOP TALK: Is it chocolate? No, it’s a plant bar
Who’d be a vegan? Well, actually quite a lot of people if you look at the stats
One-in-five convenience purchases made in HFSS-restricted locations
Nearly 20% of products purchased within convenience stores are picked up from areas that face HFSS restrictions, according to the Lumina Intelligence UK Convenience Market Report 2021.
Cadbury partners Merlin Entertainments again for its summer promotion
Cadbury is joining forces with Merlin Entertainments again for its summer promotion.
Mondelēz International brings back its Win the Captain promotion
Mondelēz International’s consumer promotion Win the Captain is back across Cadbury chocolate, Cadbury biscuits, Maynards Bassetts and Trebor products.
LoveRaw unveils new variant of Cre&m Wafer Bar and promises more to follow
Vegan chocolate brand LoveRaw has introduced a white chocolate version of its vegan treat, the Cre&m Wafer Bar, and is has plans for a third flavour to follow shortly.
Trebor celebrates its centenary with the Big 100 promotion
Mint brand Trebor is marking 100 years on sale this year with a new promotion called the Big 100.
Mars Wrigley UK adds Galaxy Smooth Orange to its indulgent range of chocolate treats
Mars Wrigley UK has launched Galaxy Smooth Orange, the latest instalment in the brand’s indulgent range of chocolate treats.
