Duty Free Dynamics (DFD) has expanded its regional distribution business in the Americas’ travel retail channel into confectionery through agreements with three major global companies. The Panama-based company announced this week that it has inked distribution agreements with premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt; Haribo, world recognized for its “gummi candy;” and Perfetti Van Melle, producer of Chupa Chups lollipops and Mentos chewy mints, […]
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PVM announces vision to spearhead growth in travel retail’s sugar confectionery market
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) has announced a plan to boost the sugar confectionery category’s performance by capitalizing on untapped potential. “The confectionery market is a cornerstone of travel retail and one of the key purchase drivers within our industry today. But it is also a sector with great potential to grow,” says PVM Travel Retail […]
Perfetti Van Melle reports strong Americas results
Perfetti Van Melle reports that it had a strong year in the Americas, with its Central America business leading the way. Business in South America grew significantly from January to April 2018, but the economical situation in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay led to a steep decline in sales for the rest of the year. […]
PVM connects with travel retail sales staff via unique interactive E-Learning tool
Perfetti Van Melle has created an interactive E-Learning tool to communicate directly with travel retail shop floor staff, and help train them, engaging with and inspiring them face-to-face. Saying that PVM must support the sales staff it is reliant on to convey its messages to the shopper, Femke van Veen, PVM’s Brand Manager Global Travel […]
