Absolut Sprite cans introduce new Watermelon flavour
ARTD brand Absolut Voda & Sprite has unveiled its first flavour innovation with the introduction of the new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon variant.
Aryzta extends its baked goods offer
Firm provides a bakery solution for c-stores
BAKERY brand Aryzta Food Solutions has launched a new range, which it reckons will help retailers tap into...
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...
Spending for the future
UPGRADED manufacturing facilities and updated packaging are among the plans for £4.3m worth of spending by Border Biscuits this year.
In the factory, the upgrades...
Focus on student shoppers for St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is celebrated by university and college students everywhere – and that's something convenience retailers can capitalise on.
Double the NPD, double the sales
Tobacco giant JTI has started 2019 by introducing not one, but two new products to the growing capsule market
A facelift for Vimto
VIMTO’S squash range is all set for summer, thanks to a packaging refresh and a new campaign.
Croissants on an autumn roll
AUTUMN sees a rise in the purchase of hot baked goods, according to specialist supplier Lantmännen Unibake UK.
“As temperatures drop, we see a...
Support to fight illicit trade
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has called on the UK Government for further support in cracking down on illicit trade.
Now in a can
BELGIAN beer brand Heverlee is rolling out in a can for the first time.
The brand, previously only available on draught, makes its off-trade debut...
Burton’s Biscuits are hitting the mark
Burton’s Biscuit Company has been tapping into the demand for PMPs by offering a wide range across leading brands including Maryland Cookies and Wagon Wheels
Tennent’s glass act ideal for rugby fans
The latest Tennent's look and giveaway is ideal for armchair rugby fans who are following Scotland's fortunes as the team heads to the World Cup.
Royal appointments – United biscuits
BISCUITS and cakes firm United Biscuits reckons it’s giving retailers a patriotic boost in 2013 with the launch of its McVitie’s limited edition Celebration...
Flying off the shelves
DESTINATIONS including Berlin, Rome and Marrakech are among the jet-set breaks on offer through a summer promotion from Cadbury.
The Fly Cadbury Air campaign features...
Lorne is going on
Following a massive response to its limited run, selling 220,000 packs, Mackie’s Crisps is to continue selling its Lorne sausage and brown sauce flavour
Kids’ stuff – ‘My market’ interview with Sarah Burrow
Britain’s sales and marketing professionals explain how they see the convenience scene
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Sarah Burrow, marketing director, international confectionery, Bazooka Candy Brands
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