Pack shots of Tropical Juicy Drop Blasts.

Tropical blast from Bazooka Candy

Bazooka Candy Brands reckons it will be able to drive up sales from kids with the launch of its new Tropical Juicy Drop Blasts fruity sour candies.

Dairy family stars on TV

Some of Scotland’s most famous milk producers have been filmed to star on children’s television. The Jersey cow herd that gives milk for the Graham’s...
Chris Cobb in his Keystore in Cults in Aberdeen. Having a Tesco and a large Cosutcutter nearby means he doesn’t sell as much bread and milk as might otherwise be the case. To be different, he brings in products from local specialist bakers, which do well. Confectionery and tobacco are big sellers.

Work out the critical lines

HOW do you define a c-store and which products and services should be considered essential to a typical convenience store’s existence? Well, the grocery industry...

Bread on the table

BREAKFAST is bucking the trend in wrapped bakery sales according to Emma Billinge, Warburtons portfolio lead. She said: “In spite of pressures felt by the...

Say hello to the biscuit family

LANARK biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits is to invest £4.3m in the next year to increase production and reposition the brand. And it is introducing a...
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Cash in on party spirit

Beers and other drinks may be prominent but spirits add up to a load of night-in sales says Diageo THE UK economy may be showing...

Moving softly into c-stores

BELVITA Breakfast’s latest product, Soft Bakes Choc Chip is launching in the convenience channel this month in single portion PMPs and non-PMPs. Available in...

Sol launches readymade coolbox

SOL lager has unveiled a new insulated pack which, with the addition of ice, is a readymade cool box. The 18-pack, aimed at shoppers attending...

Ginsters on the ball

SAVOURY pastry brand Ginsters  has become the  English Football League’s official pasty, slice and sausage roll. The partnership’s being marked by Ginsters’ biggest on-pack promotion –...

Make sense of snacking

Firms offer advice on broad category WHEN it comes to lunch, today’s consumer is faced with more choices than ever before, but so many SKUs...

Vitalite not shy about trying something new

Hint of coconut extends dairy free spread range DAIRY Free spread Vitalite is now available with an additional taste of the tropics thanks to the...
Bread

The slice is right – Bread & bakery

Wraps, thins and world breads have shown growth but, as long as beans on toast and sandwiches remain staple meals and snacks, stores should...
More and more shoppers are buying yogurt as a home cooking ingredient.

More than just a breakfast snack

Yogurt opportunities are broadening

Hoegaarden has a new look

Belgian beer brand celebrates ingredients with packaging revamp BELGIAN wheat beer brand Hoegaarden has had a facelift, with new look packaging rolling out across the...

Ready to beet

HAYWARDS has added diced beetroot to its range.

NPD lets flavours thrive

CHOCOLATE milk is still top dog in the flavoured milk category, but the market is becoming more diverse, according to Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats.