Chilled coffee on the up

ARLA Foods, the firm behind the Starbucks range of milk-based chilled coffee drinks, has released figures which suggest the category is enjoying strong growth.
Pack shots of Unconform functional sachets against a multicoloured background.

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.
Vitalite

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.

Rustlers drives up sales for the big night in with on-pack promotion

Chilled ready-made meals brand Rustlers has launched a new national campaign around the big night in occasion to drive sales with college and university consumers.

Green Giant marks 100 years of Jolly mascot with on-pack promo

Tinned sweetcorn brand Green Giant has marked 100 years of its iconic mascot Jolly the Green Giant with a new on-pack promotion.

Taking food to go to the next level

Hot snacks and smart merchandising key
An advert for BrewDog's updated recipe for Punk IPA is on a billboard on a busy street.

BrewDog changes Punk IPA recipe in new campaign

Craft brewer BrewDog has unveiled a new recipe for its classic Punk IPA beer alongside a new tongue-in-cheek ad to drive awareness of the change.

Bam brand organic milk lands

BAM Life has created a range of organic, all natural flavoured milk drinks with no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or refined sugar.
Retailers should focus on the value of PMPs along with the meal deal opportunity, says Matt Collins.

KP Snacks focuses on meal deal opportunities

Weekday lunchtimes remain key periods for retailers to drive up sales from consumers eating on the go and, here, KP Snacks and Country Choice provide some insights.

Crackers are getting skinny

New cracker thins have lighter texture

Costcutter gets crafty with beer

The retailer shop has launched its own range of 30 craft ciders and beers

Energy gum

With the energy category growing in popularity, a new gum brand has launched two products to try and capitalise on the success .
Smint

Smintier than ever

PERFETTI Van Melle has launched what it claims is the first ever extra strong menthol power mint
Yakult in bottles

Stepping up investment

Yakult expands “Science not Magic” campaign

Letting go of gluten at breakfast

Working in partnership with Disney Kitchen, Symington’s now offers a dedicated Free From Disney Kitchen ilummi for Kids range

Pizza the action at filling station

Forecourt food to go takes a leap forward at Prestwick Londis site .