Skip to content
Search
AI Powered
Latest Stories

Hancocks adds new character dispensers to PEZ collection

Hancocks adds new character dispensers to PEZ collection

Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has added new licensed character dispensers to its popular PEZ collection.

The PEZ Best of Nintendo pack now includes popular character Luigi, alongside Mario, Yoshi and Donkey Kong. They cost £10.99 for 12 packs, each of which contains one fun dispenser and two individually wrapped PEZ refill sweets.


Retailing at £1.49 per unit, stores can expect to make profits of over 25 per cent from the ‘perfect impulse item’, especially when displayed in a prominent location, Hancocks said.

There are also four characters to collect in the PEZ Marvel Avengers range, the latest addition being the Black Panther dispenser.

Also coming in at £10.99 for 12 packs, each contain one dispenser and also include Iron Man, Captain America and Hulk designs, and two tubes of PEZ refill sweets.

Other new packaging designs include PEZ Spiderman, with a new Miles Morales dispenser and PEZ Minions featuring Otto, Bob, Kevin and Stuart.

PEZ 2

The colourful range of new PEZ Emoji characters and the PEZ Masha and the Bear characters, who come from the popular new YouTube series, are all set to entice kids.

Pez Disney Animals are a firm favourite among children and adults alike, including the loved characters, Dumbo, Simba, Bambi and a 101 Dalmatian dog.

All available in cases of 12, each pack contains one character designed dispenser and two individually wrapped tubes of PEZ refill sweets.

“PEZ has always been popular with retailers and shoppers. They are a fun, novelty collectible item which kids love playing with and adults love to collect,” said Chris Smith, marketing communications manager at Hancocks.

“Particularly popular when displayed near pay points, retailers can also purchase the PEZ Semi Circular Stand to display products in an engaging and organised way.

“PEZ have a long history of being loved since their initial launch in the 1930’s and certain designs have become collectible items over the years, which is always a bonus.”

Besides the 14 nationwide Hancocks cash and carry stores, customers can also shop online with delivery to the door or click and collect options.

More for you

Extra Flamin’ Hot bags ‘Product of the Year’ at awards

Extra Flamin’ Hot bags ‘Product of the Year’ at awards

The UK’s largest consumer surveyor of product innovation, Product of the Year, has selected its top competitor in the Crisps and Bagged Snacks category: Doritos, Walkers Extra Flamin' Hot MAX, and Wotsits Crunchy crisps.

Walkers said that it’s no surprise, considering Extra Flamin’ Hot has been the #1 innovation in the spicy flavour space over the last three years.

Keep ReadingShow less
Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola RTD wins at 2025 Product of the Year Awards

Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola RTD wins at 2025 Product of the Year Awards

Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola ready-to-drink (RTD) has been crowned the winner of the Pre-Mixed Spirit category at the 2025 Product of the Year Awards, the UK’s largest consumer-voted accolade for product innovation.

The launch in March 2023 brought the two brands together, each with a vast global footprint, to offer a convenient, consistent bar quality drink for consumers to enjoy at home. Voted by a panel of 8,000 shoppers, the win reflects the popularity of the product among consumers and retailers alike.

Keep ReadingShow less
Bisto reveals new partnership with Wallace and Gromit

Bisto reveals new partnership with Wallace and Gromit

Bisto is partnering with one of the nation’s beloved national treasures, Wallace and Gromit. The beloved British animated duo will feature alongside their arch nemesis, Feathers McGraw, in an on-pack promotion across Bisto Favourites Gravy products. Available from today (30), with the main on-pack promotion running until 16April and a wrap up draw running until 16 July, the on-pack promotion is the first phase of Bisto’s long-term partnership with the Aardman Studios.

In celebration of the partnership, three lucky shoppers will be in with the chance of winning the fantastic prize of a blue diamond, each worth approximately £1,500. The top prize links to the theme of the diamond heist by notorious villain Feathers McGraw; first in the Academy Award-winning “The Wrong Trousers”, andmost recently in critically acclaimed “Vengeance Most Fowl” which aired on BBC One on Christmas Day. To win the round, one-carat brilliant cut, blue lab-grown diamond, shoppers need to find one of three unique Feathers McGraw winning tickets hidden in promotional packs, and follow the instructions provided to claim their prize.

Keep ReadingShow less
Mentos sweeps Product of the Year honours for the third year running

Mentos sweeps Product of the Year honours for the third year running

Leading confectionery manufacturer, Perfetti Van Melle, last night celebrated dual success as both Mentos Discovery (Sweets) and Mentos Duo Packs (Gum) were awarded the title of Product of the Year (POTY) for 2025.

This marks Perfetti Van Melle’s – and Mentos’ – third, consecutive POTY win. Mentos Fanta was awarded the prestigious title in 2023, whilst Mentos Pure Fresh Gum and Fruit-tella Curiosities were crowned winners in 2024, proving the brand’s consistent innovation and ability to capture consumer enthusiasm year after year.

Keep ReadingShow less
Product of the Year 2025 winners announced

Product of the Year 2025 winners announced

The winners of Product of the Year 2025 have been revealed, as decided by 8,000 UK consumers in the annual survey of product innovation that spotlights the A-list of FMCG and beyond.

Beauty, homeware and pet products have dominated the list this year – with two new categories, ‘Financial Services’ and ‘Garden Lifestyle’ making their debuts as Product of the Year firsts.

Keep ReadingShow less