Cool caffeinated NPD hits shelves

Monster Energy launches an RTD coffee COCA-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has made a major foray into the cold coffee category with the launch of a...
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Caledonian coffee for c-store retailers

SCOTTISH coffee roaster Miko has been celebrating its Caledonian credentials following the launch of its ‘Hand Roasted in Scotland’ range
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.

Kenco rolls out new Millicano coffee flavours

Major coffee brand Kenco has strengthened its Millicano range of instant coffee with three new barista-style launches, inclusive of a Cadbury team up.

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’

Tapping into tea trends

Tata Consumer Products o­ffers its assessment of the UK tea category SOME things have changed markedly over the last two years, but one thing remains...

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.

Meet the Maker: Matthew Algie

Meet the people behind the coffee as Alastair McGrath-McElhoney talks working with Matthew Algie and the benefits to retailers of a strong coffee to go section.

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
A pack of Gnaw Salted Caramel Mocha Melts sits on a table with one of the melts broken open with caramel pouring out next to the box.

Velvet indulgence with Gnaw coffee solutions

Help consumers to stave off the bitter cold of January with an extra indulgent coffee option from Gnaw with its range of Mocha Melts.

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,...

Feeling it in your bones

LONDON-based firm Love Taste Company is bringing some hot beverage trends from overseas to British shoppers with the launch of a new range of bone broths.
A Barista Bar coffee counter.

Spar aims to brew up a cup of joy this Blue Monday

Spar Scotland is set to turn this Blue Monday into Brew Monday with an extra special triple stamp redemption promotion across its Barista Bar coffee offer.
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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.
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.
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