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Magners drinkers see red

C&C Group, the owner of Magners Irish cider, has unveiled a new look and bottle size for its Orchard Berries cider. Previously named Magners Berry,...
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Toast of the morning

TOAST features in over half of all of the nation’s breakfasts, according to Kantar Worldpanel research. But, according to Allied Bakeries, families also like...
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Luxury in the bag

Offering a snacks upgrade for family nights in and movie sessions. THE big night in often features sharing treats. And, to capitalise on that, snack...
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Kit Kat goes doubly different

NESTLE Confectionery’s brand Kit Kat last month saw what the company said was the most significant launch for its Chunky style in fifteen years...
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Star of the milk show is 25

MULLER Wiseman Dairies provides around 30% of the fresh milk consumed in Britain every day. And it produces and markets a full range of...
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The biscuits that shook up breakfast

SINCE their introduction in 2010, breakfast biscuits have been a game changer. Created by Mondelez International to appeal to the one in three people...
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Nuts about eating meat

MEAT snack brand, Peperami, has expanded into bagged snacks with the launch of salami-coated peanuts. The brand, which claims to be the UK’s top...
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Fruity way to start the day

BREAKFAST consumers make a conscious effort to include one of their five a day, according to Refresco Gerber. The fruit juice giant, which owns...
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Special times in the bag

Chocolate and chews blocks and bars ready to rise to nights on the sofa sales opportunities NEW product development and the rise of night-in sharing...
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Flavour of the times

Milk is very competitive but flavoured milks offer growth opportunities MAINSTREAM milk is a very tight-priced and tough market at present. But the milk drinks...
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Graham’s builds in north-east

GROWING Bridge of Allan-based firm Graham’s The Family Dairy extended its business in the north-east of Scotland, by buying the distribution operation of another...
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Food to grow?

Coffee shops, forecourts and high street bakeries have the lion’s share of food-to-go business with the multiples also grabbing their share. Market research firm and...
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Porridge – up for the cup

CONVENIENCE is the key when it comes to persuading more consumers to try a hot breakfast. That’s the word from Quaker, which is adding...
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How to keep everyone sweet

WITH 44% of consumers planning to have more nights in (according to HIM! research), confectionery presents a solid sales opportunity. That’s the word from...
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Adding to the range

TWO new drinks have been introduced to the milk market from Emmi and Grace Foods UK. Flavoured milk range Emmi Caffe Latte is now available...
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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...