As part of its 2019 Christmas campaign: ‘Merry Biscuits Everyone’, global snacking company Pladis has lifted the lid on a series of festive goodies from McVitie’s.
The seasonal selection taps into the popularity of gifting tins and sharing formats with the relaunch of consumer favourites such as McVitie’s Victoria, McVitie’s Family Circle, McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Christmas Pole, and McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Christmas Tin.
In addition, the brand has also added some new products to its 2019 Christmas line-up to drive excitement through alternative consumption occasions. NPD includes: McVitie’s Gingerbread Men Decorating Kit and McVitie’s Luxury Chocolate Biscuit Selection.
Jonathan Bull, head of McVitie’s commercial & seasonal brands at Pladis UK & Ireland, commented: “Christmas is the time of year when being with loved ones is at the top of the agenda, and every product in the McVitie’s Christmas range has been carefully crafted as the perfect sharing treat for these moments. So, whether consumers are gathering with friends and family, work colleagues or neighbours, there’s something for every occasion in our latest seasonal range.
“By combining long-standing favourites – such as the iconic McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Christmas Pole – with enticing NPD, we’re not only delivering the festive products loyal McVitie’s fans know and love, but also appealing to a new generation of Christmas shoppers – and giving retailers the chance to grab their slice of the £207 million seasonal sales opportunity [Kantar Worldpanel 52 w/e 30.12.18].”
All products in the McVitie’s Christmas range are available to convenience retailers and wholesalers across the UK. Pricing and further details for each sku can be found below.
McVitie’s Mini Gingerbread Men Decorating Kit
The new for 2019 McVitie’s Mini Gingerbread Men Decorating Kit contains five packs of gingerbread men and two icing pens, shoppers can get creative with their own personalised designs (rrp £2).
McVitie’s Luxury Chocolate Biscuit Selection
Another new launch for this year’s festive season is McVitie’s Luxury Chocolate Biscuit Selection – which is being marketed as the brand’s most premium Christmas product yet. Comprising 24 fully-coated chocolate biscuits – with milk, dark and white chocolate options – the 400g assortment features festive packaging an rrp of £10.
McVitie’s Victoria
McVitie’s Victoria biscuit selection is a returning favourite and is packed with a selection of chocolate coated and uncoated indulgent biscuits, including some McVitie’s favourites such as the Fully Coated Chocolate Digestive and Milk Chocolate Shortcake. The selection is available in 100g (rrp £1); 300g (rrp £5); 550g (rrp £8); and 825g (rrp £11) boxes.
McVitie’s Family Circle
Another returning assortment is McVitie’s Family Circle, offering shoppers an everyday selection of biscuits for the whole family. This year, the assortment will be available in 360g (rrp £3); 620g (rrp £6); and 900g (rrp £8) boxes.
McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Christmas Pole and Tin
McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Christmas Pole (40 Jaffa Cakes / rrp £6) is expected to remain a footfall driver for Pladis, while the returning McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Christmas Tin (292g / rrp £10) offers consumers some excitement with a large, limited edition format shaped like a Jaffa Cake.
