Hunt for the master biscuitier

Lanark-based biscuit maker Border Biscuits has been making waves in the media as it hunts for a new ‘Master Biscuitier’
Nescafe coconut latte

A cow-free latte from Nescafe

Whether it’s for lifestyle reasons or a deep concern over animal cruelty, more and more shoppers are including vegan options in their diet.
Express plus machines

The right offer for each store

The personal touch is not something to be underestimated in convenience retailing.

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

Brewed in an instant

DRINKS entrepreneur Guy Woodall is aiming to take the waiting out of tea making with the introduction of his aerosol system No More Teabags. Liquid...

Hot chocolate is heating up

THE market for hot chocolate and malted drinks appears to be in rude health, according to Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats.

RTDs gaining ground

Coffee shops may have been hit by Covid-19 restrictions, but RTD coffees have been gaining ground in the UK, according to Nielsen figures

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...
Hot Chocolate

Shoppers warm up to hot chocolate

Consumers rediscovered hot chocolate in lockdown LOCKDOWN led to a rise in popularity for hot milky drinks within the hot beverage category – opening up...

PMPs for tea

Tightening household budgets mean value for money has become “increasingly important” to shoppers, making PMPs a powerful tool for driving tea sales
PG nondairy blend

Eco-friendly tea bags

Unilever, the firm behind PG Tips, has been improving its sustainability credentials in a bid to better meet the demands of today’s consumer.

Growing more than sales

YORKSHIRE Tea has teamed up with The Gruffalo and The Woodland Trust in a five-year pledge to plant one million trees in the UK...

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...

Tetley takes a view on tea in 2019

TEA shoppers are valuable to retailers. Whether it’s a black tea or a more exotic blend, customers picking up tea in convenience offer plenty...

Pairing with the gardens

TAYLORS of Harrogate is expanding its green tea line-up with the arrival of a new blend. The firm says its new Green Tea & Delicate...
Paterson's shortbread packages

Paterson’s bullish about prospects

Scottish shortbread brand Paterson’s sees an opportunity in the convenience channel and it reckons retailers would do well to bolster their range