We highlight new products that Scottish c-store retailers might want to stock
1. Tango Cherry Sugar Free
SOFT drinks giant Britvic has brought back a consumer favourite drink, as Tango Cherry Sugar Free is set to hit store shelves once again.
The returning flavour variant will be available across grocery, convenience and wholesale channels from October, coming in a 330ml can (80p RSP), 500ml plain bottle (£1.99 RSP), 500ml PMP bottle marked at £1.25, two-litre bottle(£3.19 RSP), and multipacks of eight cans (£5.29 RSP), 18 cans (£9.69 RSP) and 24 cans (£12.49 RSP).
This follows on from Tango’s launch of Tango Mango, which rolled out earlier this year.
Ben Parker, retail commercial director in GB for Britvic, said: “We’ve had many consumers requesting the return of our iconic Tango Cherry flavour on social media, so there really was no better time to bring it back and excite the category with yet another bold, popular flavour.
“We’ve ensured Tango Cherry is now also sugar-free, with no compromise on its iconic flavour, enabling us to support retailers in offering shoppers soft drinks that lead with taste, just without the sugar.”
2. Bobby’s Mega Push Pop Ice
CONFECTIONERY firms Bobby’s and Bazooka Candy have teamed up to make the most out of the frozen confectionery market with the launch of Mega Push Pop Ice offerings.
Coming in four different flavours consisting of blackcurrant, raspberry, cola and strawberry, each pop is vegan, compliant with HFSS regulations south of the border and has an RRP of 79p.
Aiming to drive impulse buys within the frozen confectionery market, the new pops harness Bazooka Candy identifiable branding to ensure consumers recognise the names they know well and trust.
Further to this, the eye-catching nature of the packs will help to add standout on shelf for the launches, according to Bobby’s bosses.
Bobby’s marketing manager Carmelina Mancini said: “Our new Mega Push Pop Ice, a Bazooka Candy Brands owned label, reflects our commitment to creating products that resonate with convenience shoppers, offering value and choice.”
3. Twinings Fruit Coolers
TEA brand Twinings has brought a chilled release to the market with the launch of its Fruit Coolers range.
Available in retailers across the UK, the Twinings Fruit Coolers comes in two flavours – Peach and Tropical – with RRPs of £2.49 per pack.
Twinings said each tea bag offers consumers a caffeine-free tea option at only four calories per 200ml serving.
To brew this chilly cuppa, consumers just infuse one tea bag in freshly boiled water for three minutes before taking it out and allowing the drink to cool and serving it over ice.
Gill Close, marketing director for UK & Ireland at Twinings, said: “The drinks provide an easy and delicious way to stay refreshed and experience more in every moment, by making our Fruit Cooler the way you want to drink it, hot, over ice, with or without your garnish of choice or even mixed with some sparking water.”
4. Lost Mary BM6000 vape device
GLOBAL vaping brand Lost Mary has unveiled its latest piece of innovation with its new BM6000 device.
This marks the brand’s first high-count vape device to come to the UK market and offers a rechargeable, long-lasting solution for vapers with up to 6,000 puffs for every pre-filled pod.
The new range aims to cater to the growing commercial demand from adult smokers seeking high-puff count devices as an alternative to tobacco options.
BM6000 comes in 16 different flavours for consumers to choose from inspired by the original single-use range.
Chris Kader, head of PR and communications for Lost Mary in the UK, said: “The BM6000 was introduced to help retailers meet the increasing demand for high puff count products from a recognised market-leading brand, offering a convenient and trusted option for adults wanting an alternative to smoking.”
