Leading symbol group SPAR is partnering with YouTube giant MrBeast to bring Feastables to the UK convenience and forecourt sector.
SPAR has been chosen as MrBeast’s exclusive convenience partner at launch and as a result MrBeast’s Feastables range of chocolate bars will be available from participating SPAR stores across the UK from 10th July.
Working with Icon Foods Ltd, SPAR has secured a deal to be the convenience distributor of four SKUs in the Feastables range of chocolate bars until January 2024.
Speaking about the launch of Feastables with SPAR, Henry Goodchild, SPAR UK Trading Controller, said: “We are very pleased to confirm our partnership with Icon Foods as the convenience distributor of MrBeast’s range of chocolates called Feastables.
“The entire SPAR organisation has worked together to bring this new opportunity to convenience shoppers and our SPAR stores are thrilled to have the opportunity to be the first in convenience to supply customers with the range of Feastables chocolate bars.
“We are always looking at interesting new brands to work with and opportunities for differentiation and this partnership is another example of how we are able to find a new and innovative way to stand out from the crowd.”
Jo Wrate, Head of Trading at AF Blakemore, adds: “This is another great first for SPAR. We have a proven track record of being the best route to market for disruptor brands looking to bring new products to UK convenience shoppers. This partnership reaffirms our ability to launch and deliver innovative new brands and products to consumers.
“In today’s competitive convenience market, it’s more important than ever to differentiate ourselves from our competition. We will continue to look for new products to work with and encourage businesses to speak to us if they are looking for a first-class route to market.
“We look forward to working with the team at Icon Foods and MrBeast and we are elated to be delivering the launch of Feastables in SPAR stores.”
Derek Rodgers, Director and Co-founder of Icon Foods Ltd, said: “When looking to distribute MrBeast’s range of Feastables chocolate bars in the UK, SPAR was our first choice for convenience. We are really impressed with the symbol groups agility to deliver this launch and looking forward to seeing the results over the coming months.”
The launch of Feastables will be supported in SPAR stores with a summer campaign including online activity, POS, social media support, instore radio, and consumer competitions.
Feastables is a range of four chocolate bars from YouTube sensation MrBeast. The four SKUs will be available in participating SPAR stores all over the UK from 10th July and priced between £2.00 and £2.49.
Breakfast biscuit brand belVita is announcing an exciting new promotional competition, giving shoppers the chance to win a trip to Finland – officially named as the Most Positive Place on the Planet! Launching this month across a range of belVita’s leading SKUs, the promotion is the perfect pick me up for shoppers looking for uplifting options in store and seamlessly mirrors belVita’s “Positive Energy” brand identity and messaging, helping consumers find something to look forward to as we kick off a cold and grey new year.
Shoppers simply purchase any pack from the belVita range and scan the QR code for their chance to win. Four lucky entrants will win one of our grand prizes of a trip to Finland, worth up to £6,500** with a raft of other brilliant instant win prizes up for grabs every day, including 90 wellness days and 1000 £50 cash prizes**.
The wider belVita range, including products such as the belVita Soft Bakes Choc Chips £1.99 price-marked pack, is included in the promotion, with the competition appearing on-pack across a variety of SKUs including belVita Soft Bakes, belVita Duo Crunch and belVita Breakfast.
belVita is also giving retailers the chance to get involved in this promotion. Independent and affiliated retail store owners and managers can head to Mondelēz International’s trade facing website www.snackdisplay.co.uk and fill out the entry form to be in with a chance to win prizes for their staff and store. There is an incredible £750 worth of Amazon vouchers for staff (15x £50)* up for grabs as well as a stock prize worth £200*. The winner will also receive the opportunity to have a Mondelēz International team member run sampling in their store for up to four hours*.
Live now and with a closing date of 31 May, retailers simply need to register or log in to their account on Snackdisplay.co.uk for their chance to enter this special competition exclusively for retailers.
“We’re excited to kickstart the New Year by bringing belVita’s signature Positive Energy to retailers and shoppers during these cold and grey first few months of the year in this inspiring competition,” said Nancy Moore, Brand Manager for belVita at Mondelēz International.
“The promotion has tested very positively with consumers, so retailers should be sure to stock the full range of participating belVita products to make the most of this unique promotion and help drive biscuit sales in their stores. What’s more – we’re delighted to be bringing retailers their very own version of the promotion and the chance to win some big prizes, so don’t delay – enter today!”
The promotion runs from January to May 2025 and will be supported with a 360 campaign including digital and OOH advertising in-store alongside in-depot POS materials. The wider belVita range is included in the promotion, with the competition appearing on-pack across a variety of SKUs including belVita Soft Bakes, belVita Duo Crunch and belVita Breakfast. The belVita range offers a host of moreish flavour combinations and textures, with the entire Soft Bakes range now non-HFSS and with the newly renamed belVita Soft and Crunchy Bars being a non-HFSS range as well.
**Consumer Competition Terms & Conditions:
Subject to availability. Non-PMP available. Retailers are free to set their own prices. UK & ROI, 18+. 07/01/25 – 01/05/25. Purchase required for UK only, NPN for ROI. Fill out the form to participate in instant win (max. 1 entry per person per day; max 1 prize per person). Instant win prizes: 90 x wellness days (spa vouchers worth £200/€ equivalent), 1000 x £50 cash (/€ equivalent). All valid entries will be submitted into grand prize draw (max 1 entry per person) for a chance to win 1 of 4 trips to Finland (exclusions apply, worth up to £6500/€ equivalent) plus £500 (/€ equivalent). Full T&Cs at belvitasnacks.com/win-termsandconditions. Promoter: Mondelez Europe Services GmbH – UK Branch.
*Retailer Competition Terms & Conditions:
18+ UK. Open between 13:30 BST 17January to 23:59 BST 31 May 2025 to Independent and Affiliated retail store owners and managers not subject to Sunday trading laws. Register or log in to Snackdisplay.co.uk and fill out the entry form to enter into a prize draw to win £750 worth of Amazon vouchers for your staff ( 15 x £50) and belVita, Brunch, Mikado or equivalent stock (at the Promoter’s discretion) worth £200 at full Recommended Retail price, PLUS an opportunity to have 1 Mondelez employee or agent to run sampling in your store for up to 4 hours, using stock given as prize, on a mutually agreeable date, Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 5.00pm only, excluding bank holidays, before 31st August 2025. 1 winner will be pulled from a random draw via an independent process. Maximum 1 entry per store. Incomplete entry forms will be disallowed. The winner will be contacted by the Promoter by email within 14 days of the draw and will have 14 days to formally accept the prize. Delivery of the prize will take place within 28 days of prize acceptance. Stock will be selected from the Mondelez product range and will be delivered by Mondelez to store address supplied on entry form. The Promoter reserves the right to select stock. Promoter: Mondelez Europe Services GmBH- UK Branch, Uxbridge Business Park, Sanderson Road, Uxbridge, UB81DH.
[MNJ1]Winners everyday relates to the wellness/cash prizes up for grabs can we make that clearer? Vs saying winners everyday and then 4 grand prizes?
[MNJ2]We are supporting with a 360 campaign including digital, OOH in store
After weeks of speculation following Doritos’ latest social media post teasing square Doritos, captioned ‘The Shape of Things to Come’, the brand has announced it is digitally turning its iconic triangular shape chip square to mark its partnership with the highly anticipated A Minecraft Movie.
The collaboration will get shoppers ready for the film landing in cinemas on 4 April, with activity including a huge digital on-pack promotion and the launch of two new flavour innovations.
Shoppers can enter the digital on pack promotion on A Minecraft Movie promotional packs spanning the Doritos core range. The promotion will offer shoppers the chance to win up to £10,000 if they uncover a digital square Doritos chip when they scan a QR code, register and enter their code from pack.
Other prizes, which will be released every hour between 06:00 and 23:59, include A Minecraft Movie cinema tickets and merchandise.
The collaboration will also see two new flavours launch - The Creeper Vinegar and The Ghast BBQ. The new A Minecraft Movie-inspired flavours, which are reminiscent of key characters, come at a time when BBQ is seeing a bigger growth momentum than any other flavour in the Savoury Snacks category, and Salt & Vinegar continues to grow in popularity.
The brand said the bold new flavours will help retailers to attracting gaming fans and driving trial of products that will transition into permanent offerings post movie launch. The new flavours will be available in custom 180g A Minecraft Movie-themed packaging.
“This collaboration between Doritos and A Minecraft Movie gives us the opportunity to generate a buzz and growth for the category by being part of one of the biggest cultural entertainment moments of this year,” Alex Nicholas, senior marketing manager at Doritos, commented.
“Also tapping into growing flavour trends with the new flavour launches, this will support retailers in maximising sales and is set to drive appeal with a wide range of shoppers. Our “shape of things to come” advertising campaign has already got shoppers talking, so we know that the digital on-pack promotion and the iconic limited edition pack designs of our new flavours will delight both A Minecraft Movie andDoritos fans alike.”
The digital on-pack promotion will be available across Doritos core flavours - Chilli Heatwave, Cool Original and Tangy Cheese, in 180g, 140g and 70g PMP from 17 February until 13 April. The new Creeper Vinegar and The Ghast BBQ will be non-HFSS and available from 27th January across Grocery and Impulse channels.
The activity will be supported by a multi-million-pound media campaign, including digital, social, PR, in addition to an all new TVC.
Leading vaping brand Elfbar has launched its DUAL10K prefilled pod kit, further expanding its range of reusable alternatives to single-use vapes.
The Elfbar DUAL10K kit delivers two different flavours in one rechargeable high puff count device. It features two 1ml prefilled pods, each complemented by a 5ml refill container, with one set dedicated to each flavour for a dual flavour experience. A flick of a switch toggles between the two flavours. Once empty, the prefilled pods and containers can be replaced.
The device is powered by an 850mAh battery for long-lasting performance and quick recharging, and has a 3-level LED light display to help monitor remaining charge.
Designed with an advanced QUAQ Mesh Coil for instant heating and consistently rich flavour, Elfbar DUAL10K minimises e-liquid loss during atomisation so that every drop counts.
Elfbar DUAL10K is available in 20 editions and 40 flavours, including fruit and tobacco options, to suit different adult preferences. And its replaceable pods and refill containers come prefilled with 20mg (2%) nicotine-strength e-liquid.
“As demand for high puff count devices grows, Elfbar DUAL10K gives retailers and smokers a reusable alternative to single-use vapes, from a trusted brand in a market where illicit products are common,” Chris Kader, head of PR and communications at Elfbar in the UK, said.
“The device’s long-lasting e-liquid reduces the need for frequent refills, making it attractive to smokers at a time when cost-effectiveness and convenience are key factors in purchasing decisions. Additionally, the availability of dual flavours in one device and a diverse range of flavours, known to play a vital role in encouraging smokers to transition to vaping, allows retailers to cater to different adult tastes.”
SPAR is set to expand its bakery range with the launch of a brand new white thick sliced bread. This new addition complements the popular medium sliced option introduced in February last year, offering shoppers greater variety and catering to changing demands.
SPAR said the launch addresses growing market trends, with own label bread sales on the rise and thick sliced bread gaining significant popularity. By introducing this sought-after format, SPAR aims to fill a key gap in its range and meet increasing customer demand for high quality, affordable bakery options.
"The new SPAR white thick sliced bread offers shoppers exceptional quality and value, reflecting the growing demand for own label products. Meeting customer needs is a priority for us, and introducing this variety ensures we cater to a wide range of preferences," Katy Button, SPAR UK trading controller, said.
“In 2025, we plan to expand the range by introducing a brown or wholemeal option. This initiative will drive greater volume and deliver even better value to our customers.”
Available now in participating SPAR stores across Scotland, England, and Wales, the new SPAR white thick sliced bread (800g) has a RSP of 99p.
Nomadic, the convenience food brand, is launching a year-long, national, roll-out of a promotional programme called "Nomadic On Tour".
Integrated into the company’s most comprehensive ever marketing plan, the programme is designed to get Nomadic products into the hands of what it describes as "busy people always on the go".
Starting with attendance at the National Running Show in Birmingham this coming weekend (25/26 January) and swiftly followed up with street-level sampling in the city the next day, the brand will distribute around 25,000 of its "Good To Go" pouched snacks.
Future sampling throughout 2025 in cities across the UK will feature other products in Nomadic’s range of convenient snacks and meals. In addition to large events and city centres, Nomadic will also be undertaking workplace sampling for "front line workers" such as those in the NHS and emergency services.
“We’re committed to getting real food into the hands of people who’re on the front lines of life, in whatever situation," said Michelle Bloom, Nomadic’s Marketing Manager. With such a broad range of products, we’re able to match occasions with the ideal snack or meal. For instance, our Good To Go pouches are ideal for busy people who’re constantly moving or on their feet – they’re not just balanced and filling in terms of protein and fibre, but light to carry and resealable.”