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,...

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’

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...

Brewing good work

Nemi Tea offers employment for refugees .

A quality convenient solution

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

Perfect time for ice sales

With more of us drinking coffee on the go, Jacobs Douwe Egberts reckons this presents an opportunity for c-store retailers to expand their drinks range
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

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 .
English Tea Shop gift pack

Giving the gift of tea

Tea purchases don’t have to be ‘something for tonight’, the category can also appeal to those on the hunt for a gift.
Novus Tea

Tea that’s fully plastic free

Environmentally-conscious consumers can now buy a pack of tea that contains absolutely no plastic.
Clippers green tea

Clipper’s natural tea selection

NATURAL ingredients are at the heart of the latest launch from Clipper Teas.
People drinking green tea

Tapping into tea trends

HEALTH conscious millennial consumers are ditching the breakfast brew in favour of wellness teas, according to the founder of National Tea Day
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
new Jaffa Cake advert

Jaffa cakes are back on screen

PLADIS is kickstarting its Year of Jaffa Cakes marketing activity with a new television advertising blitz.

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...