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Emerging economies drive gum sales
Global retail value sales of gum totalled $26.4 billion (€19.5bn) in 2012, up two per cent on 2011 (constant 2012 prices/fixed 2012 exchange rates).
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New product format from The Jelly Bean Factory
The Jelly Bean Factory is set to drive further sales growth for the confectionery category in 2012 with the launch of its pop-a-bean can this spring.
UB adds 25% extra weight to snacks
United Biscuits (UBUK) will be adding 25% extra weight to its range of handypacks.
Pretty in pink
Handmade chocolate maker Holdsworth Chocolates has unveiled its new pink theobroma cube gift box of chocolates.
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Treats for dads on Father’s Day
With the growth of traditional celebrations such as Christmas, Halloween and Easter, Kraft Foods has recognised an additional trend for ‘mini-seasons’, such as Father’s Day.
Limited edition Starbust packs launch in Asda
Earlier this year, as part of the relaunch of Starburst, which encourages consumers to ‘Let their starburst out’, shoppers at Asda were given the chance to choose their favourite ‘Red’ Starburst flavours.
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Skittles launch biggest ever on-pack promotion
Skittles is launching its biggest ever on-pack promotion.
The world’s first popped corn cereal bar
Wild Trail, the wholegrain popcorn cereal bar, is being launched in Sainsbury’s next month.
Bars have added crunch
Eat Natural, has created a new bar for 2012 – the Fruits & Fibre bar.
M&M’s launch Union Jack packs
Mars has launched an M&M’s limited edition Union Jack pack, containing only red, white and blue peanut M&M’s.
Let your Starburst out
Starburst is set to unleash its playful side with a multi-million brand re-launch, which challenges consumers to ‘let their Starburst out’.
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