Dept. Bakery

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  1. Department: Food

Hovis launches Farmhouse Batch

Hovis unveils new Farmhouse Batch loaf to drive incremental value into the white bread category. Following months of research and development, the new offering is designed to add value to the white bread category. With white bread still the most popular choice for consumers, Hovis… This story continues at Hovis launches Farmhouse Batch Or just […]
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  1. CPG: HBC

Customer Journeys to Nowhere

Earlier this year an editorial in the New York Times wondered:  “When did everything become a ‘journey’? Changing our hair, getting divorced, taking spa vacations — they’re not just things we do; they’re ‘journeys.’” And of course, to marketers, there’s the “customer journey.” The customer journey is a handy metaphor to help us consider all […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Terry’s launches a Chocolate Milk Ball

Terry’s, has launched its first milk chocolate flavoured product, Terry’s Chocolate Milk Ball. Most well-know for Terry’s Chocolate Orange, the brand is aiming to boost Christmas sales and drive its strategy to take the brand beyond orange. Lorène Decam, senior marketing manager at Terry’s said;… This story continues at Terry’s launches a Chocolate Milk Ball […]
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  1. Department: Food

Roberts Bakery launches £1.5m comeback campaign

Frank Roberts & Sons is launching its biggest-ever TV and multi-channel marketing campaign as part of a £1.5m promotional drive this September. The campaign, entitled ‘Back to our Best’, will focus on the taste and quality that has delivered over 130 years of baking success… This story continues at Roberts Bakery launches £1.5m comeback campaign […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Navigating the Future of Loyalty: Innovative Strategies for Engagement, Rewards and Unveiling the Differences Ahead

Loyalty programs have long been a staple of the business world, offering incentives and rewards to engage and retain customers. However, as consumer expectations evolve and technology advances, these programs are undergoing a significant transformation, with brands on the hunt for seamless backend solutions to help them foster lasting connections that transcend the transaction. From […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Kinder Bueno targets Gen Z with ‘why be basic, when you can be bueno’ £6m campaign 

Ferrero UK is driving awareness of Kinder Bueno with a heavyweight campaign set to target Gen Z and Millennials to bring younger shoppers into the brand. The TV advert is on air throughout August and running until early October across online video, social and broadcast… This story continues at Kinder Bueno targets Gen Z with […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Hancocks reveals Halloween launches

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has unveiled its new seasonal confectionery range ahead of Halloween. New treats join some of last year’s top selling pick and mix, candy cups and novelty favourites. The new range includes lines from exciting children’s brand Candy Realms, a brand created to… This story continues at Hancocks reveals Halloween launches Or just […]
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  1. Department: Food

Convenience Stores and Grocery Delis: Solving the “What’s for Dinner?” Dilemma Through Grocerant Niche Mix-and-Match Bundling

  The age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” has perplexed families for generations, often leading to indecision and reliance on fast food or takeout. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes if your food marketing tactics look more like yesterday than tomorrow, you need to move forward.     However, convenience stores (C-stores) […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Rose Marketing unveils its Christmas Collection

Introducing new lines and familial favourites, Rose Marketing offers “something for everyone” with nostalgia, comfort, affordability, and indulgence central to the collection. With over 30 lines, Rose Marketing UK offers retailers an extensive choice of Christmas confectionery including Christmas-specific brands like The Snowman and The… This story continues at Rose Marketing unveils its Christmas Collection […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Rose Marketing offers new lines and Christmas confectionery tips

Rose Marketing UK has launched its largest Christmas Collection to date with new lines and familial favourites. With over 30 lines, Rose Marketing UK offers retailers an extensive and sought-after choice of Christmas confectionery. These include a Snowman and the Snowdog range, a choice of… This story continues at Rose Marketing offers new lines and […]
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  1. Department: Food

Bazooka Candy Brands launches new Juicy Drop Blasts Tropical

Bazooka Candy Brands has announced its newest addition to the Juicy Drop family with a new flavour offering from Juicy Drop Blasts the sweet chews with a blast of sour powder. Juicy Drop is the iconic Kid’s confectionery brand well known and loved by kids… This story continues at Bazooka Candy Brands launches new Juicy […]
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  1. Department: Food

Lindt Lindor introduces two new flavours 

Lindt & Sprüngli has launched two new flavours to the Lindor range available across grocery including convenience stores; Lindor Dark 70% Mint and limited edition Lindor Irish Cream. A spokesperson from Lindt comments: “We hope our customers will enjoy these irresistible and unique new flavours… This story continues at Lindt Lindor introduces two new flavours  […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

New Super Sour Scary Skulls for Halloween

Bebeto is launching the super sour Skulls to help boost sales during the Halloween season. New Super Sour Scary Skulls 150g bags are sour, skull shaped gummy sweets which contain six fizzy flavours – strawberry, cola, blackcurrant, pineapple, raspberry, and cherry. They have no added… This story continues at New Super Sour Scary Skulls for […]
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  1. Department: Food

Ferrero UK expands ice cream offering with new Nutella tubs

Ferrero UK has announced the expansion of its ice cream range with the introduction of Nutella Ice Cream Tubs. Nutella has expanded into new categories over the years, successfully moving into biscuits, bakery, and now the frozen aisle. Nutella Ice Cream Tubs feature layers of… This story continues at Ferrero UK expands ice cream offering […]
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  1. Department: Food

Act on impulse for top treat sales | In focus: Chocolate confectionery

Chocolate confectionery is, of course, a long-standing staple for independent stores. The category saw a 12.8% increase in sales within convenience last year, which meant more than £860m-worth of chocolate was sold in the 12 months to March 2024. Given that 43% of confectionery is… This story continues at Act on impulse for top treat […]
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  1. Department: Food

Fruit-tella unveils two new multi-pack formats

Fruit-tella has unveiled two multi-pack formats of its Summer Fruits and Berries and Cherry sticks. Designed with consumer convenience in mind, the packs of four are ideal to keep for travelling and picnics. With each chew individually wrapped, they’re a perfect, hygienic treat that promotes… This story continues at Fruit-tella unveils two new multi-pack formats […]
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  1. Department: Food

Grocery Stores Winning Restaurant Customers with Grocerant Niche Fresh Prepared Food

  In the evolving landscape of foodservice, grocery stores have emerged as formidable competitors to traditional restaurants and convenience stores, carving out a distinct niche with fresh prepared foods. This trend, known as the “grocerant” phenomenon, has revolutionized how consumers approach meals, blending the convenience of restaurant-quality food with the accessibility of grocery shopping. Steven […]
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  1. Merchandising

Hancocks advises on merchandising pick and mix

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks is offering retailers advice on maximising pick and mix sales during the remaining weeks of summer. Pick and mix confectionery is a top seller each summer, but the wholesaler believes effective merchandising can help increase sales even further this year by utilising… This story continues at Hancocks advises on merchandising pick and […]
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  1. International

Pickle Roulette launches in UK

World of Sweets is launching a new product range from the US, Sour Punch Pickle Roulette Straws and Sour Punch Pickle Roulette Bites, to convenience and independent retailers across the UK. Each pack of Sour Punch Pickle Roulette contains lemon and lime, green apple and… This story continues at Pickle Roulette launches in UK Or […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Brat Summer, Indie Sleaze and a Rejection of the ‘Clean Girl’ Aesthetic

The cultural landscape is shifting once again, moving away from the carefully curated ‘clean girl’ image. Two trends – the skyrocketing ‘brat summer’ and the perpetually in-waiting ‘indie sleaze’ – offer a raw, rebellious alternative that promises liberation. Far from polished perfection and the pressure to conform, these movements provide a refreshing escape for consumers […]
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  1. Department: Food

Co-op adds in-store bakery to meal deal menu

Co-op is adding an in-store bakery range to its ‘meal deal’ offer for the first time as part of a new trial designed to extend both the retailer’s ‘on the go’ value proposition, and the meal deal offering beyond lunchtime. The new trial will run… This story continues at Co-op adds in-store bakery to meal […]
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  1. CPG: HBC

Bazooka Candy Brands unveils new Juicy Drop Mallows

Bazooka Candy Brands has announced the launch of new Juicy Drop Mallows described as “sweet soft and fluffy marshmallows with a Juicy Drop sour twist”. Aimed at bringing excitement to the Marshmallows category, Juicy Drop Mallows are available in Raspberry and Cola flavours in 100g… This story continues at Bazooka Candy Brands unveils new Juicy […]
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  1. Department: Food

New £1 PMP for Choc Nibbles

Sweetdreams is introducing Choc Nibbles £1 price-marked packs (PMPs) into the convenience sector. The rollout includes 135g share bags in Original, Mint, Orange, Birthday Cake and Toffee Crumble flavours, as well as the new Original Choc Nibbles bar, 120g, all available at the attractive  price… This story continues at New £1 PMP for Choc Nibbles […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Burger King’s Missteps are a Franchisee Conundrum

  In the competitive fast-food landscape, staying relevant requires innovation, consistency, and an acute understanding of consumer preferences. Unfortunately for Burger King, a series of missteps over recent years has left the iconic chain trailing behind its competitors. Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, presents his analysis of these challenges […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Maynards Bassetts launches limited-edition Beetlejuice Beetlejuice range

Maynards Bassetts has launched a limited-edition range alongside the release of the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie in the run-up to Halloween. Inspired by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the partnership includes two new limited-edition products – Maynards Bassetts Spooky Gums and Maynards Bassetts Liquorice Mix – an on-pack promotion… This story continues at Maynards Bassetts launches limited-edition Beetlejuice Beetlejuice […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Cadbury announces new giveaway

Cadbury rolls out its biggest prize giveaway yet in next phase of birthday celebrations. As part of its milestone 200th birthday celebrations taking place throughout 2024, Cadbury is bringing on-pack prize and reward giveaway ever to shelves across the UK: Win a Day to Remember.… This story continues at Cadbury announces new giveaway Or just […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Rose Marketing UK launches new Halloween Confectionery

Rose Marketing UK has launched Fizzy Gummies, Fizzy Freaky Mix, Fizzy Gummy Brains and Fizzy Gummy Pumpkins for Halloween. These new halal-friendly price-marked packs join the existing Halloween collection that includes Candy Castle Crew Sour Mutations range of Venom Gunk, Sour Skulls, Hard Candy, Funkee… This story continues at Rose Marketing UK launches new Halloween […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Perkins: How Long Can They Last in a Price War?

In the ever-evolving landscape of American dining, value is king. Perkins American Food Co, with its rebrand from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery®, is making a bold move in the ongoing price war with the introduction of its Great American Trio. However, according to Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® the […]
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  1. International

Caramac is back

Nestlé’s Caramac brand is available again for a limited time. Caramac was discontinued after 64 years in November 2023, a decision that reached headline news. Lisa Butterworth, a brand manager for Nestle UK & Ireland said: “The calls for the return of Caramac were heard… This story continues at Caramac is back Or just read […]
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