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L oacker is building on the momentum of its 2025 centenary year at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, showcasing a focused programme of channel-specific innovation designed to strengthen its core GTR proposition and respond to evolving traveller expectations. With premium gifting, convenience and shareability continuing to shape purchasing behaviour, Loacker will present concepts designed to deliver greater choice, strong visual appeal and versatility across different consumption occasions. A key highlight will be the evolution of Loacker’s Minis range, expanding the established Classic wafer assortment with lighter, fruitier flavour profiles including strawberry, in addition to other contemporary taste options inspired by successful launches in Loacker’s domestic markets. The Minis evolution will be presented alongside the recently launched Around the World Travel Bag and Misto Bontà Variety Pack, which have both been well received by travel retail partners. Developed exclusively for GTR, the 245.8g Around the World Travel Bag combines 26 Loacker miniature specialities with colourful global landmark illustrations and an integrated carry handle. The concept Loacker strengthens GTR proposition with expanded Minis concept and premium gifting focus has secured strong listings across multiple international markets following its debut at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference. The 466.5g Misto Bontà Variety Pack brings together individually wrapped Wafer Thins, Classic wafers and Gardena bars in a format ideal for self-consumption, sharing and gifting. It was launched successfully across King Power Thailand locations earlier this year, reflecting the strong momentum being built in this key travel retail market. YellowVillageAA11 2 027 will mark a major milestone for Mandarina Duck: 50 years since the brand began its journey. Over the decades, Mandarina Duck has developed innovative solutions and designs created to accompany every journey, transforming everyday life and travel through its distinctive approach to colour, materials and functionality. To celebrate this milestone, Mandarina Duck will launch MD50 Gold at the end of November, a special capsule collection that will open the brand’s 50th anniversary celebrations throughout 2027 with a dedicated campaign and communications. For the occasion, Mandarina Duck gives its most recognisable MD20 line a special anniversary edition: the MD20 logo becomes MD50, and the line’s signature material is presented in a brilliant gold finish, with customised gold metallic details giving the products a distinctive and sophisticated character. The collection includes a selection of bags, backpacks and small accessories, with a total assortment of 17 styles, bringing together iconic Mandarina Duck silhouettes with newer proposals such as the mini bag or the medium hobo bag. This combination reflects the strength of the brand’s design: its iconic silhouettes continue to feel fresh and contemporary, while new designs expand the Mandarina Duck universe. These styles will also be part of the SS27 collection, presented in different colourways within the MD20 line, connecting the capsule directly with the season ahead. MD50 Gold brings together the codes, materials and silhouettes that have shaped Mandarina Duck over the past 50 years with new elements that reflect its ongoing evolution. It celebrates the brand’s heritage while showing how its design language continues to move forward. BayVillage Bay 26 Mandarina Duck celebrates 50 years with the MD50 Gold Capsule Prev i ew September 2026 48 T F W A D A I L Y