Bring it back
Following on from last weeks’ blog, which discussed the findings of a survey that set out to establish the UK’s favourite sweet treats – which included a number of well established and retro brands – I recently received an email detailing the campaign to ‘Bring back Banjo’, a chocolate bar that hasn’t been seen on our shelves since the 1980s.
Softies gum sweets
Tangerine Confectionery has reinvented its confectionery classics into soft gum formats with the launch of its Softies range.
Retro crisps in value packs
KP Snacks is launching a ‘grab bag’ for its Space Raiders crisps brand. The new bigger pack format will offer consumers even more of their favourite beef flavoured Space Raiders at a price point of 55p RRP. Matt Collins, trading controller convenience at KP Snacks, comments, “Space Raiders is an iconic retro favourite and we’re […]
Bigger impulse snack grab bags
KP Snacks is launching a ‘grab bag’ for its best-selling impulse brand Space Raiders. Available from April, the new bigger pack format offers consumers even more of their favourite Beef flavoured Space Raiders at an appealing price point of just 55p RRP. New Space Raiders Beef grab bag have been developed to appeal to consumers […]
Super sour mini chews
Tangerine Confectionery, manufacturer of the Candyland confectionery brand, is launching a new version of the classic Wham bar in the UK. The new Wham Super Sour Minis come in a 200g sharing bag and boast miniature, sour versions of the traditional Wham chew bars. The bag will bring a mix of super tangy flavours including […]
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging
Turning sour
Tangerine Confectionery, the manufacturer of sugar confectionery brand, Candyland, is tapping into the growing consumer demand for sour confectionery products by launching a new version of the classic Wham bar in the UK. The new Wham Super Sour Minis (200g, RRP £1.29) come in a sharing bag and boast miniature, sour versions of the traditional […]
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging
Flying saucer invasion
A Staffordshire, UK, sweet shop boss has sparked a flying saucer invasion in the Far East. Chinese shoppers and British ex-pats have been besieging Martin Peet’s new confectionery outlet in Hong Kong’s bustling central region to snap up the traditional sherbet filled discs. Although other English favorites have proved popular, it is the ‘flying saucer’ […]
Chewy sweets get festive
Chewy sweets brand Chewits is getting festive with two seasonal confectionery products this Christmas that aim to provide consumers with a fun, fruity, tasty alternative to traditional chocolate treats. The Chewits Selection Box contains eight full size chewy stickpacks, including favourites Strawberry, Fruit Salad and Xtreme Sour Apple. The branded shelf ready packaging is great […]
Halloween inspiration
Tangerine Confectionery, the manufacturer of sugar confectionery brand, Candyland, has launched a new variety pack, in order to tap in to the market for Halloween-inspired confectionery. The new ‘I Love Sweets’ Halloween variety bag (200g, RRP £1) is perfect for trick or treating with its spooky packaging and boasts a range of retro classic sweets […]
Business, Candy & Gum, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Seasonal
Affordable retro kid’s classics
Tangerine Confectionery, the manufacturer of sugar confectionery brand, Candyland, has introduced a selection of 10p chew bars into its UK kid’s singles range, in order to offer consumers retro classic confectionery at affordable prices. The Wham, Fruit Salad and Black Jack chew bars, which previously retailed at 20p each, will now enhance the existing Candyland […]
Retro desserts revival
The revival of ‘retro’ desserts like sticky toffee pudding, spotted dick and apple crumble has created a profitable opportunity for pubs, and Kerrymaid is helping operators cash in on the trend with its new Pudding Party initiative. Pudding Parties are a great way to drive footfall and sales, by offering customers the chance to taste […]
Cheaper sweets for children
Tangerine Confectionery, manufacturers of confectionery brand Candyland, has introduced a selection of 10p chew bars into its kid’s singles range. The Wham, Fruit Salad and Black Jack chew bars, which previously retailed at 20p each, will now cost only 10p. In addition, Candyland has further developed its existing kid’s singles range thanks to the addition […]
Sweets in the post
Lisa Gomm has launched a new business, tucktuck, which puts a spin on the tradition of sending flowers and chocolates to friends and family and instead allows customers to send boxes of retro sweets to their loved ones. Inspired by a friend’s break-up, Lisa says: “I wanted to do something to cheer her up which […]
Retro sweets relaunch
Spanish confectioner Vidal is launching its retro Fizzle Sticks to the UK market. A reinvention of the original 1970s sweet, the new Fizzle Sticks contain up to 25% fruit concentrate and use only natural colours. Fizzle Sticks are available in two flavours, Wild Raspberry and Wild Strawberry, and will be sold in 90g sharing bags […]