Bere brings benefits

ORKNEY-based oatcake producer Stockan’s says the bere barley used in its new Stockan’s Orkney Beremeal Oatcake offers significant nutritional benefits – a commercial opportunity...
Pets Choice

A natural alternative

THE humanisation of pets and their food is a developing trend, says Pets Choice chief executive Tony Raeburn. And that’s one reason the firm has...
Vimtoad

Vimtoad sweet talks mums

WALLACE and Gromit creator, Aardman Animations, has created an advertising character, Vimtoad, designed to expand soft drink brand Vimto’s appeal beyond its core market...

Wrigley cuts price and size in gum relaunch

SUGAR confectionery firm Wrigley is ringing the changes on its 5 brand of gum. The company has just changed the pack and RRP of...

Digital Dalmore

THE Dalmore Highland Single Malt has entered the world of crypto currency thanks to the release of it’s first non-fungible token (NFT). NFTs are digital...

Say Aloe to new Caribbean drinks

Caribbean food and drinks firm Grace Foods has launched new PMP variants for its Say Aloe Vera drinks with three fruity options for independent retailers.
Scotty Brand

Three for the pot – Scotty Brand

SCOTTY Brand, the food range that started with Scottish potatoes and vegetables, has extended its portfolio with the introduction of three Scotty Brand Fresh...

Havana Club embraces new Faces

Pernod Ricard has unveiled the new limited edition bottle design for its Havana Club 7 rum in partnership with fashion brand Places+Faces.

Thin times for crisps

SAVOURY snacks are outselling crisps and growing by 2%, says Mondelez International trade communications manager Susan Nash. Quoting Kantar figures, Nash says savoury snacks are...
Kumala

Upmarket look for Kumlala

SOUTH African wine range, Kumala, has been redesigned although the new-look labelling keeps the brand’s gold gekko on a black pebble logo. The new...

Dip in new flavours with D!P

Independent Scottish dip brand D!P has launched two new flavours to its range in time for the spring and summer, bringing the total offer up to five dips

Filling the gluten gap

WITH 20% of UK shoppers now buying gluten-free products, according to Mintel research, a growing number of shoppers are looking for sweet and savoury...
Retailers can scratch up some extra sales with key link-up offers across snacking, says Tayto.

Mr Porky can deliver a protein fix

Pork snacks can suit a number of shopper missions – from consumers wanting to bring a taste of the pub to their home to gym goers seeking a protein boost, reckons Tayto.
Rustlers

Chilled shines in convenience

DO not overlook the chiller when building your big night in range - that’s the message from Rustlers brand owner Kepak

Chupa Chups switches on a new flavour

Perfetti Van Melle is out to offer consumers a playlist of all its hit Chupa Chups flavours with the launch of its new Flavour Playlist XXL lollipop.

Strongbow gets Ultra ambitious

Drinks giant Heineken UK has launched a new Strongbow variant – called Ultra Apple – which it says will keep the cider category buoyant for the future.