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...

Report suggests Scots leave long-life milk on the shelf

SCOTS, it seems, can be a suspicious bunch but one packaging giant reckons that can make us wasteful. Research from Tetra Pak shows...
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.

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.
PG tips biodegradable pack

Going green with tea packaging

The PG Tips range is now entirely plant based, complete with biodegradable tea bags and wrapless boxes across its portfolio.
Many consumers have been investing in coffee machines, says Lincoln & York.

Coffee category is full of beans

The continued growth of the coffee category provides convenience retailers with an opportunity to increase sales, says private-label coffee manufacturer Lincoln & York.

Nigella curls up

CELEBRITY cook Nigella Lawson is the star of a new Typhoo TV ad. The 30-second commercial shows Lawson curl up on the sofa with a...

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’

Caffeine kick for c-store baskets

For many shoppers, breakfast isn’t breakfast without a cup of coffee and that caffeine injection can be just the ticket  whether working from home or commuting
woman standing next to border biscuit ad

New format for fiery treat

LANARK-based Border Biscuits has been innovating in its category with the launch of a new format for its popular Dark Chocolate Ginger flavour.
Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale is delighted with Barista Bar's Spar Scotland growth.

Barista Bar and Spar Scotland partnership is thriving

Premium retail coffee offering Barista Bar, available exclusively to Spar Scotland, is shaking up the market and positioning itself as a must-have product for 2025.

Cleanliness will pay off

Retailers with coffee machines – particularly espresso machines – could be missing out if they don’t give them the proper care they need. That’s the...
Children's cake

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
Carte Noire Jar Classic

Old favourite born again

FORMER top five brand Carte Noire has been given a new lease of life by brand owner Lavazza Group
Percol range

Fairtrade pioneer takes to the ice

FAIRTRADE pioneer Percol Coffee has added an organic, Fairtrade iced coffee to its range
Malteser and Galaxy drink pods

Chocolate pods push forward

Hot chocolate pod growth is picking up steam in the UK, helped along by the increased household penetration of coffee pod machines.