Plant in a Barista experience with Alpro
Plant-based milks brand Alpro has sweet new launch for its range of Barista-style drinks with the addition of its new Caramel Flavour option.
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...
Large pack is low on waste
Teatime can now go on for even longer with the new Clipper Teas 80 bag pack from Ecotone UK.
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.
The daily grind of a coffee salesman
George Bias may be new to the coffee game but he reckons there’s plenty of opportunity in convenience
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
New formats could be the future
SINGLE serve formats are the future of coffee according to hot beverage brand Lyons Coffee.
New premium pods
HIGH street food and coffee to go brand Pret A Manger has joined forces with Jacobs Douwe Egberts to launch a new range of...
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.
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.
Café culture in the kitchen
JDE taking cues from baristas
MANY Scottish consumers have spent the last 18 months, for the most part, at home.
It should therefore come as no...
A ‘can do’ attitude
THE RTD coffee sector is booming in the UK, with double-digit value sales growth that outpaces all other segments of the soft drinks category.
Coke launches Costa in cans
RTD move follows Coca-Cola’s purchase of Costa brand owner Whitbread in 2018 .
A different cuppa
BRITAIN is becoming a nation of coffee drinkers, with tea sales falling year on year.
Choice helps profit
Brewer Molson Coors has entered the cold coffee category thanks to a new partnership with Jimmy’s Iced Coffee
Warming up to chocolate
Christmas may be in the rear view mirror, but ‘tis still the season for winter warmers, particularly in Scotland.







































