Confectionery sales gain a supernatural boost ahead of this weekend’s Halloween festivities
Ever since watching the Halloween celebrations featuring in Steven Spielberg’s ET as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by the lengths that some will go to mark this key annual extravaganza heralding the long, dark nights of winter.
Sweets & Savoury Snacks: Halloween 2020 roundup
Here is our roundup of headlines from the Halloween-related sweets and snack news this month.
Yowie Group campaign encourages “Halloween at Home”
Yowie Group is providing virtually everything needed for children in the US to have a “spook-tacular” Halloween at home, while creating many opportunities for quality family time.
Valeo Confectionery announces new twist on XXX favourite
Valeo Confectionery has launched new XXX Softmints in response to consumer demand for the XXX brand’s iconic mint flavour in a new, softer format.
Major report on reducing sugar in ranges poses ongoing industry challenge
This past week has seen the release of Public Health England’s (PHE) assessment of how its much-publicised drive to reduce sugar intake by 20% within food categories including confectionery has performed, and the results have been far from what was anticipated.
Bonds of London launches ‘Stay Positive’ sweets range
During difficult and challenging times for all, UK confectionery brand Bonds of London is partnering with The Mix charity to create a range of sweets that act as little ‘pick-me-ups’.
M&S introduces Percy Pig sweetie jar packaged by Croxsons
M&S has launched a collectable 1kg bespoke glass jar of Percy Pig sweets.
Crucial season lies ahead for manufacturers and confectionery retailers
The next few months are likely to prove extremely critical for both manufacturers of confectionery, snacks and bakery ranges, as well as the retailers they serve around the world.
Tic Tac reveals new Big Berry Adventure
Big Berry Adventure introduces a mash-up of raspberry and blueberry flavours to US consumers.
Hancocks unveils new Christmas 2020 range
Hancocks has launched its range of UK Christmas confectionery which features over 460 festive products from over 30 suppliers.
Chewits expands offering with range of new products
The Chewits range is expanding with the launch of four new products in stores from today (21 September).
Halloween is still happening, says US confectionery sector
One of the key issues to emerge over the past week has been that of plans for celebrating Halloween, particularly in the US, which remains one of the most significant dates in the confectionery calendar.
Bonds of London introduce new Pick & Mix Shaker Cups
The range includes Bonds Fizzy and Fruity, Vimto and American Pick and Mix.
Perfetti Van Melle revitalises the refreshment category
Perfetti Van Melle has implemented several measures to ensure mints and gums remain top of shoppers’ agendas.