A quality convenient solution

Scottish kettles work overtime in December, and no one wants to give off a poor impression in their own home
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Bahlsen is back on the television

GERMAN biscuit brand Bahlsen has been appearing on TV screens as part of a new marketing campaign for the brand.

A national obsession

TAP water is the only drink consumed more often in Britain than tea, says the team behind Unilever’s convenience store merchandising advice service, Partners...

Opportunity a speciality

ALTHOUGH there has been a decline in sales of everyday black tea there are areas of growth within tea and the big brand owners...
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Black tea still king of convenience

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 of opportunities to increase basket spend.
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Eco-friendly with flavour

Lost Sheep has launched what it claims is the UK’s first air tight, entirely compostable Nespresso-compatible capsule .
UCC Coffee has revamped its e-commerce site

Trade site refresh for UCC

Coffee vending solution provider UCC has relaunched its e-commerce website, with additional features for convenience retailers.

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...
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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.
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Costa’s ambitious expansion

COSTA Coffee has hit a new milestone – opening its 300th Drive-Thru format store.

Getting to grips with premium tea

There are big returns to be had from the higher margin products in the healthier sectors of the tea category.
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Warming up to chocolate

Christmas may be in the rear view mirror, but ‘tis still the season for winter warmers, particularly in Scotland.

Mars has sweet solutions for the bitter cold

As the winter weather settles in and plenty of shoppers feel the chill, Mars reckons its Galaxy Hot Chocolate drinks could go down a treat.

Binning the plastic wrap

Scottish Blend has taken a step forward in reducing its plastic footprint, with the brand set to remove the plastic overwrap on all its retail boxes this year
Clipper Tea range

Unwind with functional teas

ECOTONE UK is expanding its Clipper Tea range with the addition of three new health-driven flavours.

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...