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Swizzels keeps retailers sweet

Sweet maker Swizzels has put a lot of time and effort into making sure it is doing its bit to help c-store retailers.

Sun shines on off sales

GROWTH for barbecue occasions in the UK was huge during the pandemic.
Boost Drinks has shouted out its Rio Tropical variants.

Fruity soft drinks are flavour of the month

Two soft drinks companies have been highlighting some of their fruity offerings that retailers might want to consider stocking.

5p – you’ve got to be kidding

Britain’s biggest-selling magazine TV Choice now in a price war with TV Pick, to the dismay of newsagents’ trade group the NFRN. THE chief of...
A bottle of Isle of Harris Love Gin stands next to a card with a love heart on it.

From Harris with Love: Isle of Harris unveils Valentine’s Gin

Hebridean gin distillers Isle of Harris is set to share the love this Valentine's Day with the launch of its new I Love Harris Gin bottle in time for Valentine's.
A bottle with Eden Mill Pedro Ximénez Single Cask sits on a table with food on plates and a nosing glass with a sample of the whisky inside.

Eden Mill launches rare PX cask bottling

Independent distillery Eden Mill has kicked off its new rare single cask bottlings series with the launch of its Pedro Ximénez Single Cask.
Bottles of Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series Wine Cask editions including Constantia Wine Cask Matured, Syrah Wine Cask Matured and Pineau des Charentes Wine Cask Matured. All three bottles stand on top of a wooden barrel.

Glasgow 1770 whisky experiments with wine casks

Local distiller The Glasgow Distillery has announced three limited edition single malt whiskies for Glasgow 1770 that have all finished in rare wine casks.
cadbury-darkmilk

Dark ads from back in the day

Pop icons have been drafted in to help promote Cadbury Darkmilk .
The recent TV campaign from Lees of Scotland underlined its focus on the family sharing occasion. The firm advises retailers to make the most of the big night in with multibuy offers of sharing products to make purchase decisions easy.

Promotions that land on couches

Shout about offers and show value
Cheese consumption in the UK is lagging behind mainlaind Europe according to Boursin and Leerdammer producer Bel UK.

Beyond the block

An over-reliance on traditional block cheddar is holding back the cheese category according to Bel UK. It argues that it’s time to look elsewhere...

Dip in new flavours with D!P

Independent Scottish dip brand D!P has launched two new flavours to its range in time for the spring and summer, bringing the total offer up to five dips

Demand for flavour fave

FLAVOURED milk is worth over £300m a year according to IRI data and it says chocolate is the most popular flavour with 30% of...

Slice of life

PREMIER Foods has recreated two traditional desserts as limited-edition cakes: Mr Kipling’s Treacle and Custard slices and Jam and Custard slices. Brand director Michelle...
Jason Sutherland

Ferrero keeps sweets Fresh

A focus on impulse and on-the-go options should be front of mind for retailers across the convenience channel.

Minty fresh comeback

Friesland Campina brings back a fan favourite flavour for its Yazoo brand of flavoured milk.

Glen’s hits the back of the net

Scottish vodka brand Glen's Vodka is set to reward its consumers with its new SPFL-inspired campaign which will see lucky shoppers win up to £1,000 in cash.