Diageo goes on spirited hiring spree
A RECORD number of Diageo apprenticeship roles are up for grabs across Scotland as part of a UK-wide recruitment campaign.
Step into wholesale
BAREFOOT Buttery Chardonnay is now available in the wholesale channel.
Convenience in the kitchen
COOKING habits have shifted in the UK, with many consumers picking up new culinary skills during Covid lockdowns.
Going beyond seasonal sales
ICE cream and summer may be synonymous for some consumers, but if the seasonal link can be split then there’s a year-round opportunity to be had.
Street food inspirations
GLOBAL snack company Pladis has launched two new flavours for its Jacob’s Mini Cheddars brand.
Love biscuits
Love is all around at Mondelez, as the firm has launched the first UK marketing blitz for LU biscuits.
Xtra investment in Bru
SCOTLAND’s other national drink, Irn-Bru, is set to benefit from a £1 million brand investment.
Cleaning up
UNILEVER has relaunched its Domestos 750ml range in new bottles made with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.
Lotus lands in Co-op
LOTUS Bakeries has secured a national retail listing for its Milk Chocolate Biscoff Cream tablet.
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.
Meet the Maker: AG Barr
Vicky Lawless-Mitchell customer marketing lead at AG Barr, tells of life working at the Scottish soft drinks manufacturer.
Experiment expressions from Black Bottle
Distell International has created two new additions to its Black Bottle Alchemy Series; Black Bottle Andean Oak and Black Bottle Smoke & Dagger.
Adding some spice
Swedish cider brand Kopparberg has launched a Spiced Blackberry flavour for the festive season.
Packing for the planet
Drinking chocolate firm Cocoa Canopy has changed up its packs to include the renewable and compostable packaging NatureFlex.
Trio join Global’s portfolio
Global Brands Limited, known for VK and All Shook Up alcohol brands, has announced the purchase of the Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef brands from Molson Coors.
Cheers for a local discovery
Financial concerns may push consumers to limit their beer purchases this year, bringing continued challenges for retailers.
