New look for iconic bars

Lees of Scotland, an independent confectionery manufacturer, has unveiled a vibrant new look for its iconic confectionery bars, including an impactful new design for its signature Lees Macaroon bar. The new design marks the first time in 10 years that the full range of bars has been refreshed and it comes at an exciting stage […]

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Bakery sales rise

Lees Foods Ltd, owners of Lees of Scotland and The Waverley Bakery has announced its year end results to 31 December 2013. Sales for the group rose by 21.5 per cent to £26.3m (2012: £21.6m) with profit before tax rising to £1.4m (2012: £1.2m). Clive Miquel, chief executive comments: “The Group performed exceptionally well during […]

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‘Snowballs’ classed as cakes

According to a tribunal held in Edinburgh, Scotland, coconut covered snowballs made by Lees of Scotland and Thomas Tunnock Ltd are to be classed as ‘cakes’ and therefore be zero rated for VAT. The two companies appealed to the First Tier Tax tribunal after the HMRC overturned its previous decision to make the products zero-rated. […]

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Teacake range extended

Lees of Scotland, UK independent confectionery manufacturer, has unveiled a new product as part of its teacake range. The new Lees Jaffa Teacake is made from jaffa jam enclosed in mallow on a biscuit and covered in smooth and velvety chocolate flavoured coating. The packaging for the Lees Jaffa Teacake has been designed to complement […]

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Attracting consumers to shelves

A loyal consumer following is essential to the success of any brand. This is essentially achieved by creating a good quality product. However, once this following is achieved, how is it maintained? With confectionery brands constantly reinventing themselves, competition is high. So to prevent customers moving to another preferred brand and to attract new people […]

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