Chocolate bars and other sweet indulgences are still among the top sellers in the NZ Convenience channel. Some of the key suppliers in this category shared their latest news.
Last year a cheeky spiced plum, port and apple pie knocked the classic meat pie off its perch to win the coveted title of the country’s top pie at the NZ Pie Awards.
Surviving the depths of winter is likely to make us all feel in need of a little pleasure or two now and again, and what could be more comforting on a cold, dreary day than to nibble on a bar of smooth, creamy chocolate.
Recent law changes have further increased the cost of cigarettes and there is now more pressure on convenience stores from shrinking traditional high-volume, high-margin revenue streams. Crossmark New Zealand managing director Grant Leach offers six strategies to combat these challenges.