Hive Mind sparkling mead cans roll out to M&S stores
Welsh mead brewer Hive Mind has taken a significant step forward in the retail space with the launch of its Sparkling Mead products in M&S stores.
Pernod boxes up for Christmas
Pernod Ricard launches the first bag-in-box format in its portfolio with Spanish wine brand Campo Viejo's new Winemakers' Blend bag-in-box.
Craft beer ‘outperforms market in c-stores’
Craft beer options have remained at the top of the shopping list for plenty of Scottish consumers during the last few years, and 2024 should be no different – especially in the convenience channel, reckons BrewDog.
Heating up in the morning
Hot breakfast has always been a hit in the UK, which should go some ways to explaining Rustlers’ success since it entered the category.
Baking abroad
GLOBAL baking giant Bimbo has launched in the UK with a range of baked snacks aimed at the family market.
The Bimbo Little Adventurers range...
Sherry with a signature
A sherry that’s a bit special is promised by Maxxium UK which is introducing Signature by Harveys.
Described as a premium cream sherry, it’s launching...
The sweetest night’s share
Confectionery giants suggest ways to grab more night-in sales
CONFECTIONERY is one of the product categories that has embraced the big-night-in trend most and it,...
New gins ready to hit off-trade
Three Scottish gin brands have new offerings that convenience store retailers might want to consider adding to their off-trade shelves.
Pergola introduces a new tequila can
Pergola Drinks is out to add a premium touch to the canned cocktail market with its Tequila & Tonic cans, which the firm claims is a market first flavour.
Fun for all the family
FAMILY sharing occasions are being targeted in the latest Walkers promotion.
Gnaw Chocolate takes inspiration from classic puds in Christmas range
Premium chocolate bar brand Gnaw Chocolate has unveiled two new variants inspired by classic desserts as part of its Christmas range.
Cool for c-stores
Cold coffee is in growth, and Friesland Campina has launched its bid to capture the market with a brand that’s exclusive to convenience retailers and the wholesale channel.
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.
Bacon with no meat
Kerry Foods is growing its meat-free offer with the launch of Richmond Meat-Free Smoked Bacon Rashers.
Lads mags out at co-operative stores
Kantar says public opinion split on modesty bags for men’s lifestyle magazines
LADS mags Front, Nuts and Zoo are off the shelves at 4,000 stores...
Bagging more sales with a strong offer
Nicotine pouches are a relatively new innovation in the UK market, providing yet another alternative for smokers looking to quit.








































