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Scottish c-store retailers offer their product and category recommendations for 2016
Asif Akhtar, Premier Smeaton Stores.
Key category of 2015: Basic convenience. Things like bread, milk,...
Reese’s unveils new Easter peanut butter range
American chocolate firm The Hershey Company has unveiled a tranche of NPD for both the Reese's and Hershey's brands for the upcoming Easter season.
Is demand ahead of drinks supply?
ACCORDING to Red Bull, a recent survey revealed that although 98% of shoppers would buy a price-marked drink only 80% of retailers stock them.
Red...
Capri-Sun rolls out duo launch of Zero added sugar drinks
Children's soft drinks brand Capri-Sun has expanded on its range of Zero added sugar drinks with its new Zero Cola and Zero Monster Alarm flavours.
Andrex tastes success
Toilet tissue climbs to top 5 spot in consumer survey
TOILET tissue brand Andrex has risen up the ranks of the annual Consumer Superbrands listing...
Petits Filous kicks off campaign to highlight healthy yoghurts
Dairy products firm Yoplait has kicked off a new campaign for its Petits Filous yoghurt brand to drive up awareness of its health benefits with parents.
Sweet savings offer
ENTERTAINING at home is a year-round activity, says Mars Chocolate, and consumers of all ages take part.
And it has launched the Sweet Nights In...
Love Mushrooms gears up new Lion’s Mane supplements range at NOPEX
Scottish supplements brand Love Mushrooms is set to unveil its new range of Lion's Mane products at the Natural & Organic Products Expo.
Opportunity in meat free
MEAT-free products should take pride of place in c-store FTG chillers, Quorn has suggested.
The firm, which boasts an on-the-go snacking range that includes meat-free...
Fisherman’s Friend aims to keep sales strong as a hay fever remedy
Throat lozenges brand Fisherman' Friend aims to support consumers to fight back hay fever symptoms this year with a new campaign.
Lucozade launches functional water brand
FitWater hits shelves in August
LUCOZADE Sport has entered the functional water market with the launch of FitWater.
Available from this month, Lucozade Sport FitWater comes...
McVitie’s Club Layers into the confectionery sector
Global snacking firm pladis has taken the famous McVitie's Club biscuits brand into confectionery for the first time with McVitie's Club Layers Orange.
Go nuts for nutritious spreads
PROTEIN-packed food has been enjoying a serious rise in popularity over the last year, and nut spread brand Whole Earth is encouraging retailers to entice customers into the category.
Angel 20k unveils new Holiday Collection vapes range
British vaping brand Angel has introduced a new Holiday Collection across its Angel 20k vape device range, offering vapers 16 new limited edition flavours.
Unconform expands functional drinks range with new Smart Stick sachets
Functional health drinks brand Unconform has expanded on its range with the introduction of new Smart Sticks sachets.
Big demand for dairy free
Dairy-free fever is spreading in the UK. Kantar data for the year to 5 September revealed 45% volume sales growth for dairy-free spreads, with the category now valued at £49.6m annually in the UK.
