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.
NOMO counts down to Christmas with new products
Free-from UK chocolate brand NOMO is getting ready for the Christmas festivities with two new product launches.
Forest Feast turns up the heat with Firecracker Chilli Nut Mix
UK company Forest Feast has launched its new Firecracker Chilli Nut Mix in time for Halloween.
Birds Bakery releases new products to celebrate Halloween
Family-run UK Birds Bakery has released new Halloween products in its 60 branches across the Midlands.
Hames Chocolates launches British chocolate Christmas stag range
Hames Chocolates has launched a new British chocolate range designed especially for the festive season.
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.
pladis announces ‘Merry McVitie’s’ Christmas range
The McVitie’s 2020 Christmas selection comprises iconic festive favourites, as well as fresh innovation from Britain’s ‘Biggest Biscuit Brand’.
Butterfinger launches Halloween promotion
US chocolate and peanut butter bar brand Butterfingers is launching a new Butterfinger Investigators (BFI) ad alongside a chance to win $25,000.
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.
pladis releases McVitie’s Cakes 2020 Halloween range
pladis is encouraging UK consumers to have ‘A Dead Good Night In’ with its 2020 Halloween range from McVitie’s Cakes.
Fatherson Bakery creates range of Halloween treats
UK-based Fatherson Bakery has created a range of mini cupcakes and loaf offerings for Halloween 2020.
Hope is on the horizon with major seasonal confectionery launches ahead
While we are still in August of what has proved a particularly testing year, confectionery manufacturers are already fixing their gaze on the vital Christmas market.