A nation in love with snacking

More than their counterparts south of the border, Scottish consumers love crisps – and they love buying them from c-stores
STRYKK

Spirited ABV-free NPD

ALCOHOL-free spirit Strykk has a new variant, Strykk Not Vanilla V*dka, bringing the brand’s core range to a total of four flavours. Available exclusively through...
Yazoo sharing packs and flavoured milk bottles

Sharing in milk drinks’ success

Restrictions may be easing, but that doesn’t mean retailers should turn their backs on the take-home packs that have proven popular during the pandemic.
Country Choice Scottish branded hot spot

Baking up a storm with FTG

Country choice has launched a new range of traditional Scottish bakery fare ranging from hot breakfasts to sweet desserts.

New in the Doghouse

LONDON-based Doghouse Distillery has launched its first aperitivo.
Braw at Murrayfield

A Braw day out for rugby fans

Edinburgh bakery Fleming Howden put the latest promotional tech to the test at the 6 Nations, in a bid to gather valuable data for its Braw snack bar brand.

Functionality and flavour drive growth

Catching up with Get More Vits director and co-founder Steve Norris

New look for Wild Turkey

WILD Turkey has some new plumage thanks to a bottle redesign for its 101 bourbon variant.
Cadbury chocolates

Refresh for gift lines

WHETHER it’s a birthday celebration or a simple thank you, Mondelez reckons there’s scope to say it with chocolate – and it has revamped its Cadbury Card range accordingly.
woman holding Three Robins oat milk

Robins of Edinburgh

EDINBURGH mother of three Karen Robinson has founded her own oat milk brand, Three Robins.
Nocco energy drink

Fruit loose for summer

SWEDISH energy drink brand Nocco has launched a new limited-edition summer flavour for the fourth year running.
Packaging for Hamlyns porridge oats

Cooking with Hamlyns

Porridge brand Hamlyns has teamed up with Scottish cookery writer Liz Ashworth to create cost-effective recipes for consumers.
Florette wildflower seeds

Flowers for Florette

SALAD bag brand Florette is giving away packs of wildflower seeds this month in a bid to highlight the brand’s farmer owned status and environmental credentials.
Wispa Gold Salted caramel

A little salt to go a long way

THE golden opportunity of adding salted caramel to the range has not been lost on those responsible for Wispa NPD.
cans of low sugar energy drinks including boost monster and red bull

Shoppers thirsting for healthier energy drinks

More energy and sports drinks consumers are opting for zero or low-sugar offerings, as the energy drinks category continues to grow in the independent retail channel.

Continental union

Holyrood Distillery has brought together three non-traditional rum producing countries in the launch of its new blended rum.