Islands of inspiration
ORKNEY oatcake maker Stockan’s Oatcakes has launched a new range of savoury biscuits.
Irish finish
SCOTTISH craft brewer Innis & Gunn has teamed up with Tullamore D.E.W to launch a limited-edition Irish Whiskey Barrel Aged Stout.
Real demand for leaf salad
ONE third of consumers intend to eat more fruit and vegetables as part of a healthier lifestyle, according to recent IGD data, meaning there’s room for growth in convenience.
Sweet but slowing
Scots are famous for having a sweet tooth but Kantar Worldpanel’s Mark Thomson’s analysis suggests the nation is after pudding promos
THE take-home desserts category,...
One in a hundred flavour in new ice cream
SCOTTISH ice cream brand Mackie’s has launched a limited edition Mango & Passionfruit variety.
On the up
Scottish biscuits manufacturer Border Biscuits reckons its range is significantly outpacing a market it sees as down 1% year on year.
Quoting Kantar statistics Lesley...
Brockmans Gin has a daring new flavour
Premium gin brand Brockmans Gin is out to take advantage of the emerging popularity for tequila with the launch of its new Brockmans Agave Cut Gin.
Grab a slice of a popular trend
BISCUIT giant Pladis is extending its McVitie’s Digestives Slices range to include a new Banoffee flavour.
Ways to cater to roll-you-own shoppers
As consumer demand for factory-made cigarette options continues to dwindle across Scotland, Republic Technologies explains how retailers can take advantage of the roll-your-own sector’s growth.
Soft drink sales in the wake of Covid
ALREADY one of the top categories in convenience, soft drinks sales continue to grow in the UK – although consumption habits have evolved.
Baking up a storm for CJ Lang
Bakery and dessert supplier Rich’s Products has extended its distribution partnership with Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang
Doubling up on biscuits
Mondelez International is expanding its Cadbury Biscuit line with two new additions
New flavours inviting upgrades
OLD Jamaica is asking consumers to “upgrade the everyday” in a campaign that follows an overhaul of its packaging and the launch of a...
Don’t worry son, I’ll look after you – Heinz Beanz
HEINZ has moved back onto the nation’s TV screens with a new TV advert aimed at Britain’s parents.
Launched last month and running through most...
A pack with some bite
SNICKERS has a new on-pack promotion offering consumers the chance to chastise their friends
Youngsters rack up the cuppas
JUST what is the youth of today up to? Apparently many of them are drinking tea ... more often than not while they are...
