Hot choc is still cool in c-stores
According to Mars, hot chocolate is still a firm favourite with consumers, with the category maintaining an annual sales value of £89 million .
Rebecca Adlington joins Tetley
Something to splash about
Velvet indulgence with Gnaw coffee solutions
Help consumers to stave off the bitter cold of January with an extra indulgent coffee option from Gnaw with its range of Mocha Melts.
Binning the plastic wrap
Scottish Blend has taken a step forward in reducing its plastic footprint, with the brand set to remove the plastic overwrap on all its retail boxes this year
Lincoln & York drive solutions in coffee to go
Lincoln & York Coffee Roasters category insight manager Richard Milner offers retailers advice on ways to attract consumers into their c-stores.
Glebe Farm has a tea-rrific oat milk launch
Plant-based produce firm Glebe Farm Foods has launched its new oat milk drink Tea-rrific Oat, which has been made specifically for drinking tea.
Walker’s launches new site
Walker's Shortbread has revamped its website, introducing an improved section for trade customers
Home coffee is still strong
Coffee on the go may be a hit but new Mintel report finds instant still thriving
Time is right for premium push
The pandemic has changed the coffee market in the UK and convenience retailers may wish to refresh their range, or risk missing out on new opportunities.
Two new Mars SKUs
Some say the best things come in pairs and Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats seems to be banking on that with its latest biscuit NPD.
Sales heat up in chilled coffee
Chilled coffee is proving to be a category that continues to grow: by 17.6% in value at the last check .
Choice helps profit
Brewer Molson Coors has entered the cold coffee category thanks to a new partnership with Jimmy’s Iced Coffee
Iced coffee for summer
With the hope of more hot weather on the horizon, slush machine supplier Snowshock reckons it’s got an ideal coffee solution for retailers
Cake is rising again in retail
Following a short decline in the first four weeks of lockdown, ambient cakes have been in ascendancy as consumers indulge in more treats at home
The right offer for each store
The personal touch is not something to be underestimated in convenience retailing.
The new black
While standard black tea is in decline, other varieties are seeing potential for growth
