ITC currently has two brands in the confectionery segment -
'mint-o' and
'Candyman'.
'mint-o' was
acquired by ITC from Candico in March 2002. ITC re-launched the
compressed mint offering, across all major markets in India, with
new and improved product and packaging. It is available in mint
flavour with added blue specks to enhance consumer experience.
mint-o Cool Blue - a single mint
in a pillow-pack was launched In November 2007.
'mint-o' is available in 3 sizes
– rolls of 20 and 6 and singles, capturing the international essence
of ‘youthful cool’.
ITC launched 'mint-o
Fresh' in October 2004. An ‘active’ mint deposited candy,
mint-o Fresh is available in a refreshing mint flavour -
mint-o Fresh Eucalyptus. Its
launch extended the footprint of the
'mint-o' brand in line with the strategy of adding
excitement and contributing to the growth of the confectionery
category. 'mint-o Fresh' is
especially targeted at the adult consumer creating a basket of
mint-based products across price points.
The latest offering in the adult mint
confectionery segment is mint-o GOL,
in the `Chews' sub-segment. A brand for young adults,
mint-o GOL appeals to both men
and women, offering a never before "refreshing indulgence".
ITC launched the 'Candyman'
range of confectioneries in August 2002. Led by the
'Candyman Fruitee Fun' range of
assorted fruit flavours ('Wild Banana',
'Pineapple Punch', 'Orange Josh' and
'Mango Delite'), the
'Candyman' portfolio now
includes deposited candy products like 'Candyman
Butterscotch Licks' and 'Candyman
Éclairs' (Choco flavoured as well as Vanilla Cream centre
inside a Butterscotch outer shell). The coffee toffee segment also
saw the successful launch of 'Candyman
Cofitino' in November 2005.
The brand was further strengthened with the
launch of 'Candyman Natkhat Mango'
and 'Candyman Maha Mango'. In
line with the strategy to provide innovative flavours and formats to
consumers, Candyman Mango Licks
was launched in June 2007, Candyman Lacto
Creme Centre in June 2008 and
Candyman Toffichoo Strawberry in early 2009.
Candyman Lacto Creme Center is
the only Lacto with a yummy cream filled center, and
Candyman Toffichoo is a luscious
fruit flavored soft and chewy toffee. The 'Candyman'
range of confectionery is targeted at ‘fun-filled, naughty kids’ who
seek a delightful candy experience through a range of candy types
and flavours.