Making the deal sweeter

Purse strings are getting tighter this year but retailers can still drive up some sales, according to sweets giant Perfetti Van Melle (PVM).
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Red Bull flies ahead with PMPs

Price and value are the second biggest drivers for consumers behind taste and flavour when selecting an energy drink from the shelf, according to research.

Hinch homes this spring

Procter & Gamble launches its first ever cross-category spring range of cleaning products that come recommended by cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch.

Ferrero brings a sweet frozen addition to the line up

Ferrero has launched its Ferrero Rocher brand into the ice cream category for the first time with three new flavours based on the chocolate range.
Wall's Sausage Rolls have photographs on the pack to enhance their appeal in store.

New recipe for Wall’s Sausage Rolls

Wall's Sausage Rolls now have a new, improved recipe after the brand listened to consumer feedback – making them even more tempting as a meat snack that convenience retailers should stock.

Pickle mix

TO mark the 20th anniversary of Geeta’s Foods’ Premium Mango Chutney, the company’s top-selling pickle has been repackaged. Part of a new look across...

Mars Wrigley gets the festive feeling

Mars Wrigley has revealed its new line up for the festive season this year, with plenty of NPD for the Maltesers brand and some returning favourites.
BORDER Biscuits has recently introduced sharing packs of its biscuits which include Strawberry and Cream Shortbread, Toffee Apple Crumbles, Butterscotch Crunch and Milk Chocolate Viennese.

When it comes to the crunch…share

BORDER Biscuits has recently introduced sharing packs of its biscuits which include Strawberry and Cream Shortbread, Toffee Apple Crumbles, Butterscotch Crunch and Milk Chocolate...

Golden Wonder bets on big packs

The Tayto Group is set to capitalise on the cold winter nights in with new additions to its sharing range of Golden Wonder £1 PMPs.

Drinks making their mark

CHEERING news for retailers: HIM research shows 90% of consumers would consider buying price-marked spirits. With that in mind, last year Diageo introduced PMPs...
Hardys Zero is said to have a good flavour thanks to its de-alcoholising method.

Catering for Dry January – and Damp January

Accolade Wines reckons its Hardys Zero offerings will appeal to Dry January consumers' taste buds, while The Knowledge Bank has highlighted the Damp January trend.

Health and treat fans fuel yogurt boost

£2.5bn - Value of GB take-home yogurt sales £233m - Value of Scottish take-home yogurt sales 33% - Share of Scottish take-home yogurt taken by...

Cadbury’s win-winning opportunity

Mondelēz International has brought back its The Big Win-Win competition across its Cadbury range with a huge prize pot up for grabs for retailers and shoppers.
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It’s time to get the beers in the fridge – Football tournaments guide

FOOTBALL tournaments provide some of the biggest attractions for midweek nights in and opportunites for c-stores to sell ready-chilled beers, snacks and more, often...

Graham’s builds on the protein offer

Scottish family dairy firm Graham's The Family Dairy has launched new on-the-go protein yoghurt drinks for gym-going consumers.
Chocolate Fudge Cake is Coppenrath and Wiese’s number-one selling in product in the UK. The firm’s national account manager Amy Mumby suggests retailers should stock a range of frozen desserts, including cheesecakes and gateaux as staple favourites.

Desserts top tips

THE rekindled interest in eating and entertaining at home in recent times has meant many types of frozen food have become ‘hot stuff’ reckons...