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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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Festive treats from Swizzels Matlow
Swizzels Matlow is launching a new range of Christmas tins and tubes, that are perfect presents and stocking fillers.
Limited edition Mars Caramel launched
Mars is launching a limited edition caramel variety.
Soaring cake sales
McVitie’s Cake Company (MCC) is launching a variety of Halloween & Bonfire Night limited edition cake products in combination with an Alton Towers on pack promotion, which are set to send retailers’ profits rocketing this autumn.
Chewits launches price marked packs
Leaf is set to help independent retailers unwrap more sugar confectionery sales with the launch of its first ever price marked packs (PMP) across Chewits and Vimto chewy sweets ranges, communicating value to consumers while giving retailers the opportunity to grow sales.
Mars Chocolate UK announces Xmas plans
Mars Chocolate UK is looking forward to a promising 2012 festive period and is building on previous Christmas successes with new introductions and returning favourites from its best loved brands in seasonal formats.
Christmas gifting inspiration
The Jelly Bean Factory is set to help grocery and gifting retailers maximise their Christmas sales potential with the addition of new, exciting gourmet jelly bean products for 2012.
UK first – chocolate coated Jelly Beans
In September, The Jelly Bean Factory is launching gourmet Jelly Beans with Belgian chocolate. Unique and guaranteed to stand out on shelf, the range is aimed at the more discerning customer seeking something a little bit different from the category.
Jacob’s Oddities returns to TV screens
Jacob’s Oddities will be returning to TV screens nationwide in August with a second wave of advertising as the popular new savoury biscuit snack celebrates becoming a £4 million brand in just four months.
Midget Gems now available in 150g bags
Lion Confectionery has extended its original hard gum Midget Gems range with the launch of a new hanging bag format, for the very first time.
Eclairs go mobile
This summer Kraft Foods is launching Cadbury Eclairs in a new 48g ‘handy’ bag to drive on-the-go sales.
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