Butter love
Scots shoppers are much more likely to buy butter than the GB average, sales are growing faster and we love brands.
THERE are mixed messages...
Space bites stay low
NAIRN’S has launched a range of space-themed low-sugar children’s biscuits called Astro Bites.
The new biscuits are said to contain 40% less sugar than similar...
Aiming for an early start
LAST year’s Easter confectionery selling season was one of the longest possible thanks to the fact that Easter Sunday fell late in April. And...
The new look from France
IN-STORE bakery brand Cuisine de France has a new look after a major relaunch by brand owner Aryzta Food Solutions.
The developments include a...
Snack packs ready to go
BURTON’S Biscuit Company has launched a range of single-serve packs and the company’s first ever app.
The new range includes a 30g Maryland Gooeys twin...
Cookie monsters
BRITAIN has a well-established biscuits culture but in recent years cookie brands from the US have targeted the UK market.
Chips Ahoy is the latest...
No grey
IF your customers fancy a touch of the intense with the weekly wash you could try limited-edition Flirty Shades of Surf with Scentsual Oils,...
Hot stuff
CHILLI culture has taken off massively in the last 10 years says specialist supplier the Happy Chilli Company. It aims to add to online...
Pampers starts new health push
BRANDS giant P&G is running its ninth Pampers and Unicef 1 pack = 1 vaccine campaign, supported by Pampers ambassador, Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
Under...
Phily adds flavours and a dual surprise
IN the UK cheese market the fastest growing segment, by Nielsen figures on volume sales is soft white cheese and the UK’s number...
Crumbs: Scots in the lead
GB take-home biscuit sales were worth £2.6bn and grew by 1.4% in the year to 14 September, Mark Thomson of Kantar Worldpanel told Scottish...
Grabbing a piece of on-the-go
FERRERO has launched Nutella & Go in the UK following what brand owner Ferrero says has been huge success for the product in the...
Savouring the islands
KANTAR stats showing Scots spending more than the GB average on savoury biscuits could have something to do with our love of traditional oatcakes.
Orkney...
Returning to the snow
THE festive season gives retailers the chance to significantly boost sales of soft drinks, according to Irn-Bru maker AG Barr.
“20% more carbonates are...
Best-selling Bud
AHEAD of the Christmas period, Budweiser is currently the fastest-growing mainstream pilsner brand in c-stores, showing growth of 17.9% and adding £11m worth of...
£10m treat
PREMIER Foods is putting a £10m marketing spend behind cake brand Mr Kipling in a bid to attract new shoppers and increase sales in...
