Cadbury hot chocolate

Warming up to chocolate

Christmas may be in the rear view mirror, but ‘tis still the season for winter warmers, particularly in Scotland.

Scots top for out-of-home drinks

MORE than a quarter of the on-the-go food and drink packaging used in Scotland in the last year was for drinks, suggesting Scots are...

Glasgow cuts down on cups

City targets disposable coffee cups .
The PG Tips Monkey mascot with comic actor Emily Atack stand in a kitchen with Mr and Mrs Mugs as they go to clink them together. The PG Tips logo is on top of the image with text that reads 'LIVE LIFE ONE TEA AT A TIME'.

PG Tips Monkey returns to TV screens

PG Tips has brought back its iconic Monkey character to TV screens across the UK in a new comical ad with actress Emily Atack.

Specials rise as core tea slows

TEA is a long-established favourite in British homes. That’s as  true in Scotland as elsewhere in the UK, although there are some differences, particularly...
Pukka Turmeric Active tea

Organic blend on shelves

PUKKA  Herbs has added Turmeric Active to its organic herbal tea range.

Breakfast thoughts

THINK Food To Go. Many research studies point to increasing incidence of people breakfasting while commuting or when they reach an office desk. If...

Specials up in tough market

THE UK tea market is showing no overall growth despite an upturn in sales of specialist lines such as green tea and decaf products,...
Tetley cold infusion range

Cold fusions taking over the tea aisle

Tetley NPD brings innovation to the category
scattered biscuits

Value treats thriving

BISCUIT shoppers come in all shapes and sizes, from those looking for an indulgent treat for tonight to others seeking out a guilt-free treat to enjoy during the week.
Illy Cold Brew coffee cans

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.

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
Biscuit assortment

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

A quality convenient solution

Scottish kettles work overtime in December, and no one wants to give off a poor impression in their own home
Brindisa drinking chocolate

Indulge in a taste of Spain

Brindisa has brought a Spanish drinking chocolate with 45% cocoa content to the UK

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...