Two people clink together cans of Hive Mind Sparking Mead in a 'Cheers' action.

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.
Retailers can introduce more customers to the BrewDog range with a variety of options.

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.
Rustlers Breakfast Sausage

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...
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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,...
Gin Bothy owner Kim Cameron is delighted to make it to Hollywood.

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.
Walkers offer

Fun for all the family

FAMILY sharing occasions are being targeted in the latest Walkers promotion.
Pack shots of Gnaw Chocolate Apple Studel and Cherry & Almond Tart variants with a snow scene in the background.

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.
Barista Coffe Co caramel latte

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.
Richmond Meat Free Bacon slices.

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.
Richmond meat free bacon slices

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.