Butterkist Toffee Popcorn

Bought corn

KP Snacks has purchased popcorn brand Butterkist from Tangerine Confectionery. Mark Thorpe, CEO of KP Snacks, said: “Butterkist is an iconic brand with a 100...

Adding a taste of Scotland

MACKIE’S has added two new flavours to its ridge cut crisps portfolio following limited-edition releases. The company says the Whisky and Haggis and Venison and...
Danone Strawberry

Investing in health

Danone has been spending big on its Light & Free yogurt brand, investing £1m in an advertising campaign launched last month.

New can for convenience

MULTIVITAMIN drink brand Purdey’s is now available in a 250ml can format.
Spar UK

Better shape up

SPAR UK is refreshing its own-label dry pasta range. A new 1kg Fusilli pack, designed to provide customers with a ‘better value’ alternative is...
Cathedral City

C-stores best for cheddar

CHEDDAR is champion and Scottish c-stores are staying ahead of the game as the value of cheese sales falls, says Cathedral City brand owner...
McEwans

Ale renaissance set to continue

ALE has been enjoying some enviable sales growth according to figures from McEwan’s parent firm Marston’s, making the category valuable to a big night in offer. 
English Cheesecake Company triple chocolate brownie

Having cake and eating it

The English Cheesecake Company has agreed exclusive listings with Waitrose.
Lucozade bottles

Win with Lucozade

SUNTORY Beverage & Food has launched the first-ever on-pack promotion to run across its Lucozade Zero range, with a price guaranteed with every entry.

Spuds shed plastic

Packaging changes at Scotty Brand have resulted in a reduction of almost 27 tonnes of plastic in the last year

A special approach to Easter sales

REPORTING that it doubled sales during Easter this year, Ferrero is bringing back its Thorntons Dessert Eggs range for 2017. The Lemon Meringue, Pecan Pie...
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Walkers’ wildlife link

RED squirrels and other endangered Scottish wildlife are benefitting from Walkers Shortbread’s partnership with the RSPB. The Scottish bakery firm will donate 10p from every...

A chilly caffeine fix from Emmi and Costa

Finding the chillier way to start out your day with iced coffee solutions from Emmi Caffe Latte and the RTD Costa Coffee range.

Breakfast on the go grows

Many consumers are opting to take their breakfast on the go, which can be good news for retailers according to Mondelez International.
Butter and cheese packs

Spreading growth across the chiller

Dairy brands see potential in convenience

Chance to snack up a new van

BESTWAY Wholesale and Pepsico have teamed up to offer customers the chance to win a brand new van