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...

Choice helps profit

Brewer Molson Coors has entered the cold coffee category thanks to a new partnership with Jimmy’s Iced Coffee
A plate with a cup of tea and HobNob biscuits on it are in the foreground with a packet of McVitie's Hobnobs in the background and a glass teapot next to the plate.

McVitie’s and PG Tips take a tea break

Global snacking firm pladis has paired up its McVitie's biscuits brands with PG Tips in a bid to encourage more shoppers to take a tea break.
A group of people accept the Best European Commercial Coffee Roaster award for Lavazza with the coffee brand's logo on the screen behind the group and the logo for the award in the corner.

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.
New Galaxy and Maltesers snacks

Two new Mars SKUs

Some say the best things come in pairs and Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats seems to be banking on that with its latest biscuit NPD.

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...

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...
Tetley Lemon Herbal

Don’t get left behind on herbal

CONVENIENCE retailers could be missing out on a valuable and growing segment of the tea category. Parminder Walia, category development manager at Tata Consumer Products,...
dog on sofa behind tetley

NPD is brewing good in stores

IT should come as no surprise to hear that after tap water, tea has been found to be the nation’s most-beloved beverage.
Pack shots of Nescafé Latte Mocha Lion nd Nescafé KitKat White Latte flavours.

Nescafé brings a sweet touch with KitKat and Lion flavours

Coffee brand Nescafé has brought two of Nestlé's beloved confectionery brands to the coffee fixture with its new Lion and KitKat White flavours.
Walkers shortbread packaging

Walker’s launches new site

Walker's Shortbread has revamped its website, introducing an improved section for trade customers
Yogi Tea

Millennia of tea expertise

Yogi brings Indian heritage to c-stores
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

“Coffee is the anchor”

When looking to revitalise their store and introduce a new food-to-go offering, Dennis and Linda realised coffee was a key element.
Tetley cold infusion range

Cold fusions taking over the tea aisle

Tetley NPD brings innovation to the category
Eteaket Scottish Ballet tea

Cracking seasonal tea range

Edinburgh-based tea maker Eteaket has turned out a range of seasonal blends in partnership with Scottish Ballet.