A guide for confectioners
It was a busy week last week for the Confectionery Production team as we sent our bumper Supplier Profile issue to press.
New look for Wild West Jerky
Meatsnacks Group-owned brand Wild West is being updated with a new look, flavours and proteins to appeal to the modern snacking consumer.
Lees Scotland rolls out new design
Independent confectionery manufacturer, Lees of Scotland, has launched three new designs for its expanding product portfolio.
Border Biscuits boosts portfolio with cookie range
Border Biscuits has boosted its product portfolio with the introduction of a ‘decadent’ cookies range in the UK.
Bolder, crunchier and tastier
McCoy’s is set to give shoppers a bolder taste experience as it introduces an even better texture across its entire range and a stronger flavour across its top selling packs: Salt & Malt Vinegar, Cheddar & Onion, Original and Paprika.
Check us out online
Following the redesign of the magazine itself at the beginning of this year, the website now also has a more modern look and feel, and features a user friendly responsive design, which means it can be viewed in full on any device.
Man makeover for Mccoy’s
UK ridged crisp brand McCoy’s is unveiling a bold, modern new look across its entire range this summer. Distinctively designed with a look that appeals to younger male consumers and has better shelf stand out, the redesign is set to boost sales of the iconic crisp brand. McCoy’s is a popular brand with strong heritage […]
Sweet makeover
Iconic British sweet manufacturer, Swizzels, has transformed the packaging of its bestselling Loadsa share bag range. The redesign of the £1 price-marked packaging has been implemented to ensure products continue to stands out on shelf and appeal to consumers of all ages. Over one million £1 price-marked Loadsa bags were sold in 2014, and the […]
Galaxy salted caramel bars
Mars Chocolate UK has announced the launch of Galaxy Salted Caramel, a new permanent member of the Galaxy family, bringing the major food trend of combining sweet and savoury, to the mainstream chocolate category. Available for retailers from 22 February, Galaxy Salted Caramel will launch in a single 48g bar and a large 135g bar, […]
New look for biscuit range
Burton’s Biscuit Company is reinvigorating its range of Cadbury biscuit barrel favourites with a major packaging redesign, which includes a bright, playful new look and the introduction of new names for the three products. New Cadbury Wheaties (300g), Rich T’s (250g) and Shorties (300g) will increase shelf standout and attract shoppers’ attention with colourful designs […]
Luxury fudge pack redesign
An artisan confectionery producer has expanded its luxury range with the addition of a new brittle and redesigned packaging. The Buttermilk Confectionery Co, based in Cornwall, has combined three multi award-winning fudges with an almond brittle to launch its new-look luxury line. Individually packaged in 100g boxes, the range consists of four varieties: Luxury Vanilla […]
New look for Hershey
The Hershey Company has unveiled a refreshed corporate brand that builds on the company’s powerful legacy and creates a new, modern look and feel. A key element of the broad corporate brand makeover is a fresh, new company logo. The logo redesign underscores the company’s evolution from a predominately US chocolate maker to a global […]
‘Chocolate with a conscience’
Stephen Rudkin, founder of The Organic Seed & Bean Company, tells Confectionery Production about the background to his ethical chocolate brand.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Seasonal
Major biscuit brand to relaunch
United Biscuits is embarking on a major relaunch of its McVitie’s brand to rejuvenate and drive strong growth into the biscuits category. The relaunch will kick off with a brand redesign and a £12m multimedia campaign, the company’s biggest ever. Sarah Heynen, marketing director of sweet biscuits at UBUK, comments: “Everyday biscuits, with brands such […]