Will tea’s grey pound count?
TEA, it’s an ever-present part of Scottish and British life. But, commercially, mainstream tea has found things tough in recent times.
Never the most expensive...
Fairtrade pioneer takes to the ice
FAIRTRADE pioneer Percol Coffee has added an organic, Fairtrade iced coffee to its range
Home coffee is still strong
Coffee on the go may be a hit but new Mintel report finds instant still thriving
Cracking seasonal tea range
Edinburgh-based tea maker Eteaket has turned out a range of seasonal blends in partnership with Scottish Ballet.
Specialist diets at heart of PG tips NPD
THEY aren’t monkeying around when it comes to NPD at PG tips, with two new alternative variants joining the Unilever owned brand’s line-up.
Tech to the rescue
Coffee to go is now big business for convenience retailers, but the category’s rise in prominence could have negative impacts on the environment if...
The new black
While standard black tea is in decline, other varieties are seeing potential for growth
Eco-friendly with flavour
Lost Sheep has launched what it claims is the UK’s first air tight, entirely compostable Nespresso-compatible capsule .
Loose tea from Japan
Clearspring has added some Asian flavour to its range with the roll out of two premium Japanese loose tea variants
Lavazza named best Commercial Coffee Roaster for third year running
Coffee roaster brand Lavazza has been named the Best European Commercial Coffee Roaster for the third year in a row, recognising its quality and consistency.
Tetley bags more TV ads
TETLEY is repeating its Blend of Both ads from earlier this year, after seeing an 40% increase in sales after the January run.
A combination...
Walker’s launches new site
Walker's Shortbread has revamped its website, introducing an improved section for trade customers
The right offer for each store
The personal touch is not something to be underestimated in convenience retailing.
Bakery rising in December
Turkey may gobble up all the headlines, but bread and bakery goods offer real potential to drive incremental sales at Christmas
Looking fantastic without plastic
Fairtrade coffee brand Percol has announced it plans to make all of its products plastic free by the end of 2019
Home snacking is driving biscuit sales
Scotland is a nation of biscuit lovers and with uncertainty all around, the affordable treat options seems to be gaining ground in convenience stores
