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Premium cider brand Westons is making its first foray into the off trade .

KP Snacks has expanded its £1 PMP range with the launch of a new King Prawn SKU. The addition of McCoy’s Sizzling King Prawn brings KP Snacks’ portfolio of £1 PMPs to 25. £1 PMPs appear to be working well for KP Snacks; Nielsen Scantrack figures to the 4 December 2021 revealed the firm’s £1 PMP range is currently outperforming overall category growth at +10/1%.

FIRST aid brand Savlon has launched a two-in-one ointment. Savlon Dual Action Gel includes anaesthetic to help relieve pain as well as antiseptic to prevent...

PERTH-based independent craft brewer Inveralmond Brewery, has agreed distribution deals with The Co-operative and Spar which will see its signature brand Ossian available in...

TV trend boost for snacks CREATING excitement around big sporting and television events is key to increasing sales of items people pick up for a...

Budweiser Brewing Group has entered the seltzer category with the launch of a new range under its Bud Light brand

THIS month sees the launch of price-marked 35cl packs of Grant’s Family Reserve Scotch whisky and Three Barrels VSOP French grape brandy, exclusively designed...

Meal kits brand Old El Paso has revamped its Taco Kits range with a trio of new launches a refresh across the entire selection.

SCOTTISH soft drinks business Bon Accord has been on charge, snapping up listings and expanding its portfolio with larger formats.

Finsbury Food Group has rolled out new additions to its Thorntons range of cakes as the firm anticipates a greater uptake in indulgent variety for the category.

Lager brand Foster's has unveiled a new on-pack promotion offering shoppers the chance to win a holiday to Australia to watch the darts.

Cadbury Bournville has unveiled a new look across its dark chocolate range, complete with a modern look and new flavours for consumers to sink into their teeth.

Retailer input has been informing the PMP strategy at KP Snacks. The firm has been inviting feedback from retailer members of its SnackPartners Ambassadors Forum.

Jnck Bakery and Britvic have each been shouting out about their healthier products that will still taste like real treats.

Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has unveiled a trio of limited edition variants set to hit freezers across the UK in time for the warmer summer months.

AS this article is being written members of the Scottish Grocer team are travelling the country, along with independent experts and colleagues from sponsors,...