Retailers barking up the wrong tree?

C-STORE owners are missing a trick by neglecting the needs of pet owners. That’s the opinion of Dave Minton, category and customer marketing director...

Elements of Islay brings the heat

Independent whisky bottling firm Elements of Islay is set to heat up the Fèis Ìle whisky festival this year with its new Fireside blended whisky launch.
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Instant snacks target young takeaway lovers

THE rising cost of dining out, or ordering a takeaway, is providing a significant boost for the big-night-in market, especially for quick-to-prepare hot snacks,...

Sunny new look for Thatchers Cloudy Lemon

Somerset-based cider-makers Thatchers Cider has unveiled the new look for its Cloudy Lemon cider variant, displaying a more consistent look with the range.

Playing ball

HOME baking brand Dr. Oetker has revealed its latest signing - Chocolate Footballs. The pack, with an RRP of £1.59, includes a mix of white...
Pack shot of Biona Organic Multi-Seeded Bread Roll Selection.

Biona rolls into the bakery category

Organic food producer Windmill Organic has rolled into the bakery category with the launch if its new Biona Organic Multi-Seed Bread Roll Selection.
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I&G whips out some hop and glory

AS 50 Shades fever swept across Britain, Innis & Gunn joined in with the launch of 50 Shades of Green. An ale that includes over...
Advert for the new Give Yourself a Diet Coke Break campaign featuring three cans of Diet Coke with people's names on them.

A Diet Coke Break with your name on it

Consumers will be able to enjoy their own personalised Diet Coke Break with new cans and bottles featuring their names and chances to win prizes.

No such crisp as a free lunch?

IS there ever such a thing as a free lunch? Walkers says yes and is offering crisp buyers the chance to win a food-to-go...
Pack shot of The Balvenie The Collection of Curious Casks 14 Years Old and 18 Year Old as well as The Glenfiddich 14 Year Old.

Drams of note for National Scotch Day

National Scotch Day comes on Saturday 27 July and, as such, William Grant & Sons has touted some new launches to stock up on in time for the national day.
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Snack packs right on time

NPD taps into current consumer trends
Promotional image of Yakult Plus Peach with a bottle of the drink surrounded by the liquid.

Yakult has a Peach of a new launch

Gut health drinks brand Yakult is set to launch a new fruity flavour in its range with the addition of its new Yakult Plus Peach variant.

Chocolate on top

Valuing the flavoured milk market at £318m, Mars says chocolate is still the favourite flavour with a 32% share of the market. And it argues its...
Promotional image of the Surf laundry detergent rebrand, with pack shots of the products against a pink background that has flowers. The text reads 'clean with joy infused fragrance'.

Surf washes up a new look

Laundry detergent brand Surf has unveiled its new "Joy-Infused" rebrand for its liquid and capsule range, complete with new mood-boosting scents.
Chris Cobb in his Keystore in Cults in Aberdeen. Having a Tesco and a large Cosutcutter nearby means he doesn’t sell as much bread and milk as might otherwise be the case. To be different, he brings in products from local specialist bakers, which do well. Confectionery and tobacco are big sellers.

Work out the critical lines

HOW do you define a c-store and which products and services should be considered essential to a typical convenience store’s existence? Well, the grocery industry...
Promotional image of Funkin Cocktails Dessert Cocktails including its Chocolate Espresso Martini and Black Forest Gateau bottles against dark backgrounds.

Funkin goes Deluxe on Dessert Cocktails

Funkin Cocktails is set to bring the decadent cocktail options of the bar to the home with the launch of its new Deluxe Dessert Cocktails range.