The Glenfiddich Festival

Experiment in Speyside

SCOTCH whisky brand Glenfiddich was talk of the trade last month, holding an exclusive festival at its home of Dufftown in Speyside.

Not short on indulgence

Paterson’s Jammy new sweet treat
Cold pressed rapeseed oil is a home-grown alternative to olive oil. Producers argue that with half the saturated fatty acids of olive oil, there are environmental and health reasons for customers to switch.

Will home oil cash in on olive industry woes?

Not for the first time in recent years there are fears of an olive oil shortage. Should food-led stores be stocking up on extra-virgin...

Teasers joins the ice cream world

With a TV audience of up to 20m for matches Euro 2016 is set to be one of the biggest in-home snacking events of...
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Premier adds big names to PMP list

PREMIER Foods is doubling its range of price-marked packs. The company is offering 20 new products as price-marked lines in addition to the 20 already...

Langs back with banana

Ian Macleod Distillers has revived the Langs Jamaican Rum brand in the UK

Where there’s a grill there’s a way

SUMMER is a time for barbecues, but Bestway sales director – retail, Richard Holmes, argues that to make the most of the season, convenience...

Smoking out the Grouse

Whisky brand The Famous Grouse is changing one of the expressions in its range – The Black Grouse. From now on it will be known...
Bisto Sauces

Saucy makeover

BISTO Sauces have been given a new look. Brand manager Paul Knapp said: “We’re looking forward to seeing the refresh deliver better ease of...
Nik Naks Nice 'n' Spicy £1 price marked packs

Forum informs KP Snacks’ PMP choices

Retailer input has been informing the PMP strategy at KP Snacks. The firm has been inviting feedback from retailer members of its SnackPartners Ambassadors Forum.

Some magic confectionery

Jelly Belly Candy Company has cast a spell on the confectionery category with a redesigned and expanded range of Harry Potter products
disposable vapes

Setting the new bar

Imperial Tobacco has entered the disposable vape category for the first time, with the launch of Blu Bar.

Ale is right at home

MCEWAN’S brand owner Marstons reckons its brand is in the good shape to make the most of the big night in opportunity following an overhaul of the Scottish heritage brand

Your mission – to be seen

WHAT should we consider as impulse must-stocks? And how can convenience retailers realise the full potential of the various brands and products that lay...
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...

Lion purrs in surprisingly smooth Scotch push

  A smooth, dapper lion is the face of Whyte & Mackay in its new ads. The campaign portrays the lion as a gentleman enjoying a...