Melting all the way to top

FOLLOWING a poll of 12,000 consumers, Sharwood’s Stir Fry Melts has been voted a Product of the Year. Sharwood’s says the survey by TNS leads...
A bottle of Drambuie with two Drambuie Iced Espresso serves stand next to the bottle on a countertop.

Drambuie brings an ‘OOOO’ with its new campaign

Whisky liqueur brand Drambuie has kicked off a new brand platform around its Drambuie Iced Espresso cocktail serve, aiming to draw in contemporary audiences.

New flavours go on screen

INNOVATIVE flavours are the lifeblood of the snacks market according to popcorn brand Butterkist, which plans to spend £3m to put its new range...
Pac Stock of walls deep dish pizza

Wall’s Pastry launch Deep Dish Pizza Pie

Wall’s has launched Deep Dish Pizza Pies, a hybrid of pies and deep-dish pizza, in two flavours: Three Cheese and Pepperoni. Priced at £2, the 150g pies will be available in ASDA from 18th November. The launch targets younger consumers, following Wall’s growth and success in the Chilled Savoury Pastry category.

Mini market forces

No two c-stores are absolutely alike and the term ‘convenience store essential’ can mean different things to different people. Scottish Grocer visited two very...
Pack shots of Rubicon Raw Wave Edition Berry & Grape and Peach & Apricot have been placed in front of a wave with sunset in the background as well as pieces of fruit.

Rubicon Raw is set to make Waves for energy sales

Fruit juice energy drinks brand Rubicon Raw has unveiled two new limited edition variants with its new Wave Editions drinks, aiming to drive up demand in the sector.

Conveniently healthy bites

CONVENIENCE has become a huge factor in snacking and people are looking for products that are both healthy and tasty, says Giles Brook, founding...
A bottle of Isle of Harris Love Gin stands next to a card with a love heart on it.

From Harris with Love: Isle of Harris unveils Valentine’s Gin

Hebridean gin distillers Isle of Harris is set to share the love this Valentine's Day with the launch of its new I Love Harris Gin bottle in time for Valentine's.

Super heroes?

OFTEN called the most important meal of the day, breakfast has a big job to do. Porridge manufacturers say new versions of the classic...
A pack shot of Reese's Peanut Butter White bar against an orange background.

Spar secures exclusive Reese’s White Peanut Butter bar

Spar UK has secured a new exclusivity deal with The Hershey Company and Euro Food Brands for the new Reese's Peanut Butter White Bar.

Value on impulse a snacks win-win

WITH many shoppers looking for value for money and one in four shoppers buying on impulse price-marked-packs can provide real benefits to retailers, suggests...
Pack shots of Lucozade Sport Ice Kick by Jude Bellingham.

Score sales with new Lucozade Sport collaboration

Sports drink brand Lucozade Sport has teamed up with football star Jude Bellingham on the launch of its new Ice Kick citrus drink flavour.

Home hunt for flavours

Consumers want coffee shop flavours at home according to Nigel Padfield, category and shopper controller at Jacobs Douwe Egberts, and he says breakfast continues...
Pack shots of PWR-BRU Dynamo Fruit Punch cans.

Power up energy sales with new PWR-BRU flavour

Scottish energy drinks brand PWR-BRU is set to bring some extra power to retailers this summer with the rollout of its new Dynamo Fruit Punch flavour.

Curry on the chips please

CHIP shop flavours continue to be the product development focus for McCoy’s, thanks to an extension of its Chips range. Arriving on shelf last month,...
Pack shot of Menabrea four pack of cans.

Menabrea launches new can format

Premium Italian lager brand Menbrea has launched into the canned format for the first time, aiming to provide consumers with more convenience this summer.