Food fit for active dogs
Dog food brand Skinners is trying to give pet owners the run around, with the launch of its new Get Out & Go! range.
Not just for trust
PMPs can reassure shoppers but juice company argues it’s a mistake to overuse them.
SHOPPING around, checking prices and looking for good deals, once habits...
Giving up on the gantry
Once a rare sight, vending machines and other tobacco-dispensing technologies are beginning to appear all across Scotland.
IN the months prior to and following the...
Pet lovers ham it up
DOG owners are big old softies according to Richard Shonn, managing director at discount pet supplier 151 Products. He reports a healthy market for...
Crisp and high
Niche brands, premium lines, unusual flavours and healthier versions are just some of the options designed to push up profit on crisps and snacks.
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Special and everyday
EVERYDAY gifting and special occasions both present opportunities to sell boxed confectionery, says Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International. It suggests retailers should display boxes...
Scots take the biscuit
Sweet-toothed Britons are spending £4.4bn a year on take-home biscuits and cakes and Scots are spending proportionately more than the rest of the country,...
Big friendly cake
CAKE brand Mr Kipling has introduced a Roald Dahl themed range for summer
Yorkie unveils new Salted Caramel Pretzel bar
Classic chocolate bar brand Yorkie has unveiled its new limited edition Salted Caramel Pretzel variant as the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Nutella builds up the frozen offer with new Ice Cream tubs
Ferrero UK & Ireland has expanded its presence in the frozen category as its Nutella Ice Cream Tubs make their way to the UK market for the first time.
Soft drinks go loco for coconut
Bottled water brand Volvic has updated its range, introducing several new flavours.
Volvic Touch of Fruit will now feature a limited-edition, Brazil-inspired Coco-Pineapple flavour available...
Olbas stays ahead of hay fever with Anti Allergy Nasal Spray
Decongestant oil brand Olbas has unveiled its new Anti Allergy Nasal Spray bottles in a bid to support consumers suffering from hay fever.
Extending the brand appeal
Recently sour flavours have won new fans. Chewits puts a value of £135m on the chew market with sours accounting for £11.2m, an 8%...
Candy comeback for VK mixed pack
Student favourite ready-to-drink brand VK has brought back its Candy Cane flavour for this year’s party season.
Stirring up snack time
INSTANT snack brand Mug Shot has created a £1m marketing campaign specifically designed to appeal to women including female office workers and busy stay at home mums
Winning with Irn-Bru
Retailers could be in with the chance of winning hundreds of pounds thanks to the latest campaign for Irn-Bru Energy.






































