NEW PRODUCTSAND PROMOTIONS
92 October 2008 • The Manufacturing Confectioner
Sainsbury’s UK
Sainsbury’s new Taste The Differencerange of chocolate-covered fruit andnuts is packaged in the Amcor PushPopstackable standup bag for easy open-ing and eating. Consumers push inthe perforation on the top side andpop the pack open. Varieties includeDusted Milk Chocolate Hazelnuts, Bel-gian Milk Chocolate Fruit & Nut Selection and WhiteChocolate Strawberries.Tel: +44 (20) 7695 6000 www.sainsburys.co.uk
Diamonds Foods, Inc. USA
Sea Salt & Pepper Cashews, an extension ofthe Emerald line, are available in 10oz canisterswith a 1.5oz portion-controlled lid that meas-ures out a single serving, or in 2oz packets. Notrans fats.Tel: +1 (209) 467 6000www.emeraldnuts.com
Fairytale Brownies USA
Fairytale Truffles are snack-sized brownies covered in Bel-gian dark chocolate and toppedwith sugar crystals, a dot ofcaramel and a walnut piece.Available in caramel, raspberryswirl and walnut varieties. A gift box holds nine trufflesand has an s r p of $24.95. Certified kosher.Tel: +1 (602) 489 5155 www.brownies.com
BestSweet Inc. USA
Bee M.D. is a honey-based, organicthroat drop formulated with organichoney as the main ingredient and withmenthol for pain relief. It is available innatural honey and honey lemon flavors.A 21-count pegbag has an s r p of $3.29.USDA certified organic.Tel: +1 (704) 664 4300 www.bestsweet.com
Viba Sweets GmbH Germany
Viba Sweets has extended therange of its dark chocolateZartbitter Nougat confectionmade with ground hazelnuts andcocoa, then coated with dark chocolate. The candy isnow available as a single 45g pole-shaped bar with ans r p of €0.75 or as a three-bar multipack (s r p €1.99),in addition to the 90g Minis laydown bag. One Zartbit-ter Nougat Mini is also packed in every Viba NougatSelection gift box.Tel: +44 (3683) 6921 0 www.viba-sweets.de
Mars ITR Netherlands
Celebrations Flower 500g packs are filledwith Mars brand favorites in a mix of fourpresentations: roses, sunflowers, tulipsand orchids.
The new Celebrationsstand-alone pouch holds450 g of Mars brandfavorites. A 350g MaltesersXL pouch is alsoavailable.
The M&M’sDominoes Set includes thecomplete family game plus 90g ofM&M’s chocolate.
The M&M’s Poker Set is a full pokerset with cards, chips, instructions and a125g bag of M&M’s Peanut.
The Snickers Man Tin holds sevenman-size Snickers bars. The 395g retro-design tin has a pull top for easy opening.It is labeled For Men Only.Tel: +31 (413) 383 333 www.mars-itr.com
Simon Candy Co. USA
Simon Candy has expanded itsfoil-wrapped Hard Candy Assort-ment range with eight new sea-sonal and holiday assortments in9 lb or 25 lb bulk cases. The assort-ments include Valentine, Easter/Mardi Gras, Patriotic, Pastel,Autumn, Halloween, Hanukkahand Christmas.
Sour Balls are also now available wrapped in foil.Tel: +1 (717) 367 2441 www.simoncandy.com