Diet bars hit the UK
CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Chocobel has launched a chocolate bar aimed at consumers following a Keto diet.
Minions on packs
MINIONS aren’t disappearing from Yazoo Kids packs any time soon as Friesland Campina has extended its partnership with the Universal franchise as it revamps its packaging.
New format for Carabao
CARABAO has launched a new 500ml PET bottle format covering the brand’s entire core range.
Scottish rum has Jamaican roots
THE GlenAllachie Distillery’s master blender Billy Walker has brought Jamaican flavour to Scotland with the latest additions to the MacNair’s Boutique House of Spirits range.
New pack signals value
WARBURTONS has added a price-marked Toastie loaf to its range.
Alpine gold
MONDELEZ has sparked a mountain gold rush, with the launch of a new limited edition Toblerone.
Cooking with Kestrel
Scottish beer brand Kestrel will join forces with national chef Gary Maclean next month for a St Andrew’s Day event in support of Scotland’s retail and hospitality trades.
Take stock of festive spirits
Convenience retailers can boost their alcohol sales by stocking trending spirits as gifts and a range of celebratory drinks, Diageo has said.
Kurkure asian-inspired snacks boost sales
Asian-inspired snacks Kurkure see a boost in sales during special occasions, data shows.
More minis to go for Mentos and Smint
Confectionary giant Perfetti Van Melle has introduced new formats for two of its most popular brands Mentos and Smint
Cakes keep them coming back for more
Snack brand Kallø has added a Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar jumbo pack to its Veggie Cakes range.
Cigarillos light up sector sales
Cigarillos are big business in the cigar category at the moment, according to Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
A freedom of choice
Health continues to remain at the forefront of many consumers’ minds, with the Covid-19 pandemic fuelling this to new heights.
Four Loko takes novel approach
Red Star Brands reckons it can hold on to Generation Z consumers by offering a novel variety of flavours for its Four Loko RTD.
Clever cookie solutions from Baked by Rich’s
Baked by Rich's aims to get more of its fresh branded cookies into convenience stores with its new thaw and serve concept.
Boost sales with sports drinks
As people take to exercising in the sunshine, sports drinks can do well for c-store retailers – as long as they take into account the desire for value and taste, says Boost Drinks.
