All Confectionery articles – Page 99

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    Bogof's week

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Sitting here eating my Cadbury&'s Dairy Milk, I note the FA is sending box-loads of food to Germany to help keep up our boys&' energy and ensure they bring the World Cup back to these shores. Some 24 boxes of Coco-Pops and...

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    Bogof's week

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Sitting here eating my Cadbury's Dairy Milk, I note the FA is sending box-loads of food to Germany to help keep up our boys' energy and ensure they bring the World Cup back to these shores. Some 24 boxes of Coco-Pops and Rice Krispies, several...

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    Bon Bon Buddies puts 65% fruit in kids' bars

    2006-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Confectionery company Bon Bon Buddies is aiming to take kids' sweets down a healthier route, with the launch of a range of bars called Fruity Splitz. The soft, chewy products, which are made with 65% fruit and are low in fat and salt,...

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    Kit Kat wins big with Big Bro ticket promo

    2006-06-03T00:00:00Z

    One lucky member of the public may have managed to land a place in the Big Brother house by getting their hands on the correct golden ticket, but the real winner has been Nestlé Rowntree.  According to the com­pany, sales of...

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    Friendly bacteria gives ActiMint healthy start

    2006-06-03T00:00:00Z

    Consumers looking for a simple way of topping up their healthy bacteria don't need to reach for the fridge for a probiotic yoghurt drink any longer - all they have to do is take a mint.  Ecobrands reckons that just two of its...

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    Bell promoted to new post at Masterfoods

    2006-05-20T00:00:00Z

    Masterfoods UK, which owns chocolate brands Mars and Galaxy, has promoted David Bell to the newly ­created role of senior sales director for UK snackfood.Bell, who takes up his new position next month, was previously marketing director...

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    Bell promoted to new post at Masterfoods

    2006-05-20T00:00:00Z

    Masterfoods UK, which owns chocolate brands Mars and Galaxy, has promoted David Bell to the newly ­created role of senior sales director for UK snackfood.Bell, who takes up his new position next month, was previously marketing director...

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    Cadbury takes hot choc back into fold

    2006-05-20T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury Trebor Bassett is rolling out a cosy welcome for its hot chocolate drinks brands, after the company's 20-year marketing arrangement with Premier Foods came to an end this week. The chocolate giant is taking its portfolio, which...

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    Wrigley

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The Wrigley Company would like to offer ten lucky readers the chance to win £50 worth of the latest product in the Extra range - Extra Fire chewing gum. It provides a taste sensation to give a fiery burst of minty breath freshening....

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    Jelly-brations for babies

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury Trebor Bassett is growing its family of ­Bassett's Babies, with a new Party addition set for launch next month.The foam, jelly and milk gums mixture takes the brand, which already includes the Milky and Fruity...

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    In Brief: Innocent Addition; Surf gets cool; Kit Kat for Big Bro; Brazils all year; Ethical loo paper; Filtration debut

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    Innocent Drinks has added a new summer recipe, Cherries & Strawberries, to its smoothies portfolio. The drink will be available from June to September in Sainsbury, Waitrose, Somerfield, Budgens and independent stores, priced...

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    Sugar-free US sweets for UK

    2006-05-06T00:00:00Z

    Popular US confectionery brand Russell Stover No Added Sugar is being launched in the UK to tempt health-conscious consumers with a sweet tooth. Sugar-free sweets sales account for 7% of the total UK confectionery market, compared…

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    Smarties go all natural colours

    2006-05-06T00:00:00Z

    Smarties is being given a child-friendly makeover to boost the confectionery's appeal among parents increasingly concerned about the sweets they give to their children. From June the confectionery will be free from artificial...

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    In Brief: F1 racing packs; Active athletes; Enamel hardener; Rum ice cream; Football sweets; Movie snacks

    2006-05-06T00:00:00Z

    Philip Morris is reintroducing its limited edition racing pack for its Marlboro brand to appeal to adult smokers who follow the F1 racing season. The Marlboro Racing Edition pack for Reds King Size 20s features racing imagery and...

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    Move over X Factor

    2006-04-08T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury Trebor Bassett is launching its own talent search to coincide with the Creme Egg 'My Way' TV ad campaign. In association with TV presenter Kate Thornton, it is launching the Cadbury Creme Egg Podcast, which it claims is the...

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    In Brief: Smooth operator; Easter initiative; Nescafe and music; Rizazz pizazz; Up to scratch

    2006-04-08T00:00:00Z

    Imperial Tobacco UK has revealed a new cigarette box-style pack format for its loose tobacco brand Golden Virginia with two separate 7g 'bricks' of tobacco, which it claims offers retailers greater margins in the growing roll-your-own...

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    Haribo's kosher appeal

    2006-04-08T00:00:00Z

    Ingredients specialist Forest Tree Foods is extending its range of Haribo-branded halal, kosher and vegetarian confectionery with a raft of new lines. Launching in mid-April, the products are the results of a joint...

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    Wham gets new flavours

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Wham Bar is set to make a bigger impact from next month with its first new variants. The bright pink sticky bar, loved by children for more than 20 years for its tongue-tingling effect, is being accompanied by five additional...

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    The Acid Test: Marvel Heroes Fruit Bars

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launches..

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    Dairy Milk: 'first love' saga lasts a lifetime

    2006-03-18T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury Trebor Bassett is showing its romantic side in a new Dairy Milk TV advertising campaign, which traces the history of two lovestruck teenagers from their first chance meeting on a school bus.The £5m 'First taste, first...