Yeastie Boys beer

Worldwide options for craft beer

Countries from across the world can have a good reputation for their beers and KBE Drinks reckons this popularity of provenance will be key in the beer category.

New look for MacB

Refresco has unveiled a major redesign for its entire MacB flavoured water portfolio with a new look across every flavour.

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Mackie's launched its Toffee Fudge Dairy Ice Cream last month.

Mackie’s gives advice on scooping up ice cream sales

Mackie's of Scotland believes the warmer summer months provide plenty of opportunities to boost sales of premium ice cream treats.

Grape deal

FOLLOWING what the brand owner says was the success of 2012’s price-marked packs, Shloer’s Red Grape and White Grape drinks are coming out in...

Market News | Olbas, Giffard Liqueurs, Eden Mill, Nairn’s

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Mark Thomson, business unit director of Kantar Worldpanel looks at consumer trends in biscuits and cakes.

Scots shoppers take the biscuit

Mark Thomson, business unit director of Kantar Worldpanel looks at consumer trends in biscuits and cakes. SHOPPERS in Scotland still go for traditional favourites like...
Pernod Ricard has five spirit suggestions to stock for the festive season this year.

Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas

Pernod Ricard believes its Absolut Vodka, Malfy gin, Malibu rum, Altos tequila and Jameson Irish Whisky will be key for consumers either as Christmas presents or for festive party cocktails.

The price of confidence – PMP’s

IT seems hard to imagine but there was a time when price-marked packs were few and far between in c-stores. In the days before...
Perfetti Van Melle reckons its range should suit the different consumer demands.

Making the most of sugar confectionery

The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.
Bread and bakery ingredients supplier CSM International says seeds and grain products take 13% of the bread market. The seeds and grains lines are growing in both value and volume, it adds.

Halfway houses – Bread and bakery breakdown

If you’re looking for a staple item you don’t have to look much farther than bread. Almost all of the UK population buys the product....

Puerto de Indias raises a glass for equality

Spanish gin distiller Puerto de Indias looks to highlight the gender pay gap in the UK for International Women's Day this year with a unique campaign.
Big night in

Still a big night deal? SG spotlight

The big night in has been a defining trend of the recession, when staying in became the new going out. Can stores hold onto...

New malt shaped by the Skye

Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillery brand Torabhaig has launched its new limited edition single malt that has been matured in sherry casks, Cnoc Na Mòine.
Peanuts and caramel added to the lists

Peanuts and caramel added to the lists

UNILEVER’S ice cream ranges have added contemporary flavours in recent months. Last autumn the Ben & Jerry’s range added Peanut Butter Cup to its Classics...

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