Ben Lomond Gin secures a double win
Loch Lomond distilled London Dry Gin Ben Lomond has received a double gold medal for its Original Scottish Gin on the worldwide spirits stage.
Wattshot makes a Scottish first
Premium gin shot Wattshot has made its way to the Scottish market as the gin rolls out to venues across Edinburgh and is available for online purchase.
Education ‘will help smokers to switch’
Educating both consumers and retailers about nicotine alternatives to smoking is key to enabling adult tobacco consumers to make the switch, reckons vape brand IVG.
PepsiCo highlights Extra Flamin’ Hot snacks range
PepsiCo is meeting the consumer demand for spicy snacks with its Extra Flamin' Hot Doritos, Walkers Max and Wotsits Crunchy offerings, while Premier Foods has created some Angel Delight ice creams to cool things down.
Evapo offers fake vape advice
Vape retailer Evapo has rolled out a new initiative to help consumers spot a fake vape with fears around the rise of the illicit trade due to the incoming ban.
The Single Cask bottles up a mood
Scottish bottling firm The Single Cask has launched a new series of whisky categories, in a bid to help whisky fans and newcomers alike.
Imperial Brands offers tobacco accessories advice
Imperial Brands reckons there are 4.5million roll-your-own smokers in the UK and the firm has been offering advice on how convenience retailers can make the most of the substantial sales opportunity.
Nisa launches new Heart of the Community initiative
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity has launched the eighth round of its Heart of the Community initiative – aiming to brighten the futures of children by providing funding for back-to-school uniforms and summer activities.
Bonnington whisky mixes in sherry
Edinburgh based single malt whisky brand Bonnington has followed up on its inaugural release with the launch of its new Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask finish.
BrewDog caters to key big night in occasions
Craft beer brand BrewDog reckons the big night in is more important than ever – and believes it has the formats to help retailers drive impulse sales.
BrewDog co-founder steps down as chief executive
BrewDog co-founder James Watt is stepping down from his role as chief executive and has been speaking about his decision and pride over the way the craft beer maker has grown over the last 17 years.
CCEP highlights healthy way to drive sales
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has been stressing to convenience retailers the importance of stocking low and no-sugar soft drinks, as well as a good energy drinks range.
Pepsi charges up a new blue flavour
Britvic is set to super-charge sales this summer with the launch of new Pepsi Electric, a sugar-free limited edition blue cola variant of the popular drink.
Thatchers Cider takes leading role in Scotland
Thatchers Cider has been stressing the importance of the four-can pack format, while also telling retailers that data shows it is the fastest-growing cider maker in Scotland.
Herta toasts a new meal solution
Herta UK has moved into the Toasties market for the first time with the launch of its new ham and cheese product across Iceland and Tesco stores.
JTI launches new trade platform
JTI has rolled out an updated and improved independent retailer focussed platform with JTI 360, offering the latest news updates and prize opportunities.