Wine still winning in the off trade
CONSUMERS have welcomed the end of Covid restrictions with open arms, but retailers now have to make sure they don’t lose out as many customers rediscover the hospitality sector.
Pilsner push for Brooklyn
New York craft brand Brooklyn Brewery is set to expand its range in the UK off trade, with a new Pilsner variant.
Sweet NPD for Costa
INDULGENCE is the name of the game when it comes to the latest RTD NPD launched under the Costa Coffee brand
Ambitious plans for Bebeto brand
GROWTH is top of the agenda at Kervan Gida Group as the Turkish confectionery maker celebrates a major grocery listing.
Evolution in the vaping category
Carrying the right range of vaping products is crucial to category success in the convenience channel, according to supplier and manufacturer Aquavape.
Value on the pack
Starting university can be an expensive prospect at the best of times, but as the cost-of-living crisis bites, this year’s new students will likely be seeking value wherever they can find it.
The battle of the brands
PEPSICO has revived its Pepsi Max Taste Challenge, taking on the ‘biggest selling full-sugar cola’ in the process.
Veggie fry on the up
MORE consumers than ever are watching the amount of meat they eat, providing a chance for meat-free options to flourish at breakfast time.
Passionate about fruit innovation
Diageo has added some fruit punch to its top-selling vodka brand Smirnoff, through the launch of a new RTD variant.
A Rouge addition
Edrington has extended its Courvoisier De Luxe series with a new launch for the cognac brand.
New flavour drop for Smirnoff with cherry varient
Diageo has gone back to the fruit bowl for its new Smirnoff variety, Cherry Drop, which launches to the off-trade in February.
Flavours of Ireland
Irish brand Keogh’s Crisps has signed with UK distributor Bobby’s Foods to supply up to 20,000 convenience stores nationwide.
Springing into peak season
Barr Soft Drinks reckons retailers can use the popularity of two categories to drive up sales for January.
Punchy new addition
Britvic is packing a punch with the new variant in its Tango Editions flavour series – Tango Paradise Punch Sugar Free.
Convenient options in food-to-go
According to Meal Track data collected by The Wholesale Company, food-to-go (FTG) occasions have been on the up in forecourts and convenience by 29% and 8% respectively, as of August last year.
Juiced the job
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has grown its Monster Energy drinks line-up with two new flavour variants from the States.
