Energy drinks are evolving
THE profile of energy drink shoppers has changed, therefore brands and retailers should react accordingly.
Kopparberg turns to the dark side
KOPPARBERG has embraced its darker side with its latest spirits launch.
Rolling out exclusively to Booker and Tesco from 1 September, Kopparberg Dark Fruit Spiced...
Chocolate is hot after dark, it’s a popular late night munchie
WE are a nation of midnight feasters, spending £5.6bn on snacks to eat in the evenings according to Kantar. Chocolate is the most popular...
Going beyond seasonal sales
ICE cream and summer may be synonymous for some consumers, but if the seasonal link can be split then there’s a year-round opportunity to be had.
Christmas nets
MINI Babybel has produced a seasonal six-pack. Each individual cheese has its own wintery wrapper featuring characters like an ice-skater.
Head of insight and planning...
Puffing up for Puft
KP Snacks has revealed a new £1 million investment into its Hula Hoops brand to drive awareness of its Hula Hoops Puft variant, which is compliant with HFSS regulations.
Others knock on crisps’ front door
As the traditional snacks market diversifies the Scottish convenience scene looks ready to get a new leader
SNACKING products on sale in c-stores and...
Get the drinks in
Top-class TV football and beer ... over the years it’s been a natural match. How can retailers cash in on drinks sales this summer?
SCOTLAND...
Bere brings benefits
ORKNEY-based oatcake producer Stockan’s says the bere barley used in its new Stockan’s Orkney Beremeal Oatcake offers significant nutritional benefits – a commercial opportunity...
Nescafé indulges a sweet tooth in new coffee
Coffee brand Nescafé has expanded on its options for sweet-toothed coffee drinkers with its new addition to its Dessert Edition range.
A sweet bit of support
Potted fruit brand Nature’s Finest is teaming up with Mental Health UK to help increase consumer awareness and raise funds for the charity
Pop goes the nibble
Healthier options, niche marketing and exotic new flavours are helping manufacturers win the battle of the snack aisle
THE demand for healthier munchies is driving...
Going for a flavour double
TWICE the flavour sensation is promised in Trebor’s latest mints line.
Softmints Lemon Mint initially tastes like a mint, then lemon flavour comes through.
Senior brand...
Spinning out a new ad
Crisp brand back on the box
HULA Hoops return to television screens this Thursday (2 March) as part of a new campaign which closely follows...
Juicing up for the day ahead
ECONOMICS doesn’t play as big a part in breakfast buying decisions as it might for meals at other times of the day, suggests James...
Ready for variety
McIntosh of Strathmore has been looking into how c-store retailers use its ready meals and if they are becoming c-store must-stocks. It put some...
