Top five news articles of 2017

As 2017 nears to a close, Sweets & Savoury Snacks World looks at the top news articles to appear online during the year. Among the top five was the launch of Tangerine Confectionery’s new popcorn brand, the arrival of Reese’s branded Christmas products to UK retailers, as well as the introduction of Perfetti Van Melle’s sugar free and reduced sugar Fruittella range.

Tangerine launches Vibe Feel Good popcorn
In a bid to shake up the popcorn market, confectionery manufacturer Tangerine Confectionery is launching a new brand, Vibe Feel Good popcorn.

Reese’s Christmas collection to arrive in UK
Euro Food Brands, the official distributor of the Hershey Company products, has revealed it will be supplying a new range of Reese’s branded Christmas products to UK retailers this year.

Sugar free and reduced sugar Fruittella arrive
Confectionery business Perfetti Van Melle has launched a range of sugar free and reduced sugar products under its Fruittella brand.

Cadbury Roundie unveiled to UK market
Mondelēz International has unveiled its first Cadbury biscuit product with the launch of Cadbury Roundie to the UK market.

Pladis announces £1.3m Christmas campaign
Pladis-owned snack brands McVitie’s, Jacob’s and Carr’s have revealed they will be uniting for the company’s biggest Christmas brand campaign.