Office return drives gum growth

THE return of office working has had a positive impact on gum sales, according to Perfetti Van Melle, following a decline in performance under Covid restrictions.
Nordic Spirit pouch

Strong and flavourful

JTI has expanded its nicotine pouch portfolio.
Old Mother Hunt has saw turnover soar after seeking Business Gateway support.

Local rum is taking flight

TURNING stress into success, a South Lanarkshire rum distillery is in good spirits after securing support from business advice group Business Gateway.

Hunting a bargain

PMPs are performing well for German herbal liqueur brand Jägermeister.
Mackies honeycomb ice cream

TV turn is paying off

Following a successful turn on the small screen, Mackie’s of Scotland has secured an expanded Sainsbury’s listing, extending to stores south of the border.
New Carabao drink

Tropical fruit for Carabao energy range

MORE fruit flavour has burst into the Carabao range, through the launch of a new mango variant.
Old Bay seasoning

Spice blend comes to UK

AMERICAN seasoning brand Old Bay has hit shelves in the UK.
Golden Wonder and Hula Hoops packets

Reacting to hybrid work

THE effects of hybrid working patterns are being felt in the snack category – and convenience retailers should adapt their range accordingly.
Gold Leaf

Distinctive papers

Imperial Tobacco has rolled out a new range of limited-edition papers for its Gold Leaf pouches.
two men shaking hands on a football pitch

Scoring with Boost

BOOST Drinks has extended its partnership with Leeds United FC for the third consecutive year.
milk cartons

Clear caps for green milk

ALDI has removed coloured milk caps across its milk bottles in a bid to improve the recyclability of its products.

Meet the Maker: Hovis

Tom Pook, national account manager for wholesale & impulse accounts at Hovis, talks driving bakery sales in convenience retail.
Two bottles of Lenor Outdoorable Purple and Orange

Feeling fresh for the winter with Lenor Outdoorable

Procter & Gamble (P&G) reckons it can keep summer freshness going this winter with its new additions for Lenor Outdoorable.
packets of doisy and dam vegan sweets

Nurture Brands takes the natural approach

Vegan confectionery brand Doisy & Dam has joined the Nurture Brands range.

Shining a light on the festivities

Crisp, dark nights at this time of year give Scotland a special atmosphere and Edinburgh Gin has brought back a winter warmer to help the festivities along.
Mentos sour gum

Sweet hopes for sour gum

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) has launched Mentos Sour Gum in response to the increasing popularity of the sub-category.