New tastes to mix mints
BRITONS spend £145.8m a year on mints but 70% of buyers only buy one mint variant according to Trebor brand owner Mondelez International. The...
Malt first
Supermalt has introduced a reduced sugar non alcoholic product
Spar’s wines in among the medals
WHILE the world’s top footballers and athletes were busy readying themselves to battle for medals symbol group Spar was picking up a brace of...
Set to create a real buzz
New drinks brand Buzzed has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first energy tonic water – offering retailers an uplifting sales opportunity.
Handy TV ad
GARY Lineker is back on TV to launch the latest product from Walkers.
The 20 second ad, which shows Linker trying to protect his Bugles...
Bringing the party
Lambrini has launched its first major marketing campaign since it was acquired by Accolade Wines.
Tilly’s snaps up Spar deal
SCOTTISH confectionery brand Mrs Tilly's has secured a major distribution deal with CJ Lang, which will see the Larbet-based firm's tablet, fudge and macaroon...
Pushing up PMPs
Swizzels has introduced price increases to its PMP range for the first time in its history.
Satisfaction guaranteed
SATISFACTION or your money back – BrewDog has said it will refund shoppers’ purchases if they are not satisfied with the brewer’s beer.
The big night of indulgence
THE big night in, for many, is an evening to indulge. That is the view of the Glen’s brand owner Loch Lomond Group.
PMP biscuits hit £22m in c-stores
BISCUITS in PMPs in the convenience sector are now worth over £22m with sales growing at 23% year on year and accounting for 16%...
Indie chocolate brand lands Sainsbury’s deal
Doisy & Dam brand secures UK wide listing
INDEPENDENT chocolatier Doisy & Dam has gained a lucrative listing with Sainsburys that will see the firm’s...
On a mission for ‘goodness’ sake
ANTICIPATING continued growth over the next five years for low sugar, high-protein on-the-go snacks, Rowan Glen says it is on a ‘goodness mission’ to...
Time is ripe for berry flavours
Diageo has added a burst of fruit to its vodka portfolio, expanding the Smirnoff range in the process.
Weeknight warrior
SHOPPERS looking for a craft beer that won’t knock your socks off could be in luck as Camden Town Brewery has launched a new lower ABV brew.
Rum brand treks over the Atlantic
PUERTO Rican rum distiller Destilleria Serrallés has its eyes on the UK spirits market.