Matt Collins, trading director at KP Snacks, has Rugby World Cup advice for c-store retailers.

KP urges retailers to seek snacks to sales conversion

The bosses at KP Snacks reckon that convenience store retailers can capitalise on friends gathering together to watch the forthcoming Rugby World Cup matches.

Fruit still the flavour of NPD

SCiders take eight of top 10 drinks launches in 2015 What are you likely to be devoting more of your beer, wines and spirits shelf...

AG Barr launches £2M campaign for Rubicon

AG Barr has launched a £2 million campaign for its exotic juice drink Rubicon. The campaign, themed ‘Believe in Beach’, runs throughout September and comprises...

Larger cravendale launched for families

Filtered milk brand Cravendale, from farmer-owned dairy company Arla Foods, is making moves in the milk aisle with its latest offering – a...

Still a time to innovate

WITH major changes likely but still being challenged Britain’s tobacco giants are pursuing a twin-track marketing and advisory strategy with their retailer customers. Both Imperial...

Showing the price is right

Brand extensions and price-marked packs set to be part of the Swizzels strategy for sales growth in 2016. PRICE-MARKED packs have become increasingly important for...
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Biscuits turn on to snack use

THE biscuit category, says Mondelez International, is worth £171.1m and is the third-most impulsive category in impulse channels. The company suggests time-poor consumers are seeking...

One of the family

38% of owners say they would cut back on their own food before their pet’s WET is the way to go when it comes to...

A burst of blue

HOME fragrance specialist Airpure has expanded its household cleaning range Mighty Burst

Double Decker gets dinky

CADBURY has brought one of its best-selling singles brands to the chocolate bags category this summer, with the launch of Cadbury Dinky Deckers. Available now,...

Curry on the chips please

CHIP shop flavours continue to be the product development focus for McCoy’s, thanks to an extension of its Chips range. Arriving on shelf last month,...

Nursery rhyme inspires scoop

A traditional nursery rhyme is being given a zesty summer update from Mackie’s of Scotland. The Scottish family-run ice cream maker’s latest limited-run flavour, following...

It’s hip to dip

TWO new Philadelphia products have been launched – aimed at summer sharing occasions. Philadelphia Flip & Dip is available in three variants (Sweet Chilli, Mexican...

Expanding with new bars

THE Food Doctor has boosted its offer in Scottish convenience and independent stores with the launch of a four-strong range of fruit and seed...

Encouraging a crisp upgrade

PREMIUM crisp brand Kettle Chips is running a PR social media and sampling campaign encouraging shoppers to upgrade their snack selection.

Four-pack of the dead

TEQUILA beer brand Amigos is launching a special pack for the Mexican celebration Dia de los Muertos.