Make the most of value items
As shoppers increasingly look for products that provide value for money, Imperial Tobacco says it is now seeing a significant rise in the sale of roll your own (RYO) products.
Love lifts the spirit
WELL known Scottish publican, Don Lawson, has moved to fill a gap in the tonic market.
PMP launch to build up trust
MARS Wrigley has been singing the praises of PMPs as an effective sales driver for both gum and confectionery.
NPD sticks with new flavours
Innovation and brand extension are vital, it’s frequently argued, for manufacturers and retailers who want to increase sales of cakes and biscuits.
United Biscuits added...
7up gets original makeover
A new look for 7up Free, stressing the originality of the brand, launched last month. The multi-channel campaign, called #FEELSGOODTOBEYOU, gives the soft drink...
Coke adds colour codes to packs
COCA-COLA is to adopt the UK government’s voluntary front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme.
The scheme combines information on nutrient amounts and percentage ‘reference intakes’ with colour...
MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May
Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Adding health to snack time
Consumers are increasingly looking for healthy snacking products according to Eat Natural, which says its range meets that need. Its Protein Packed bar, which is...
A natural alternative
THE humanisation of pets and their food is a developing trend, says Pets Choice chief executive Tony Raeburn.
And that’s one reason the firm has...
Bere brings benefits
ORKNEY-based oatcake producer Stockan’s says the bere barley used in its new Stockan’s Orkney Beremeal Oatcake offers significant nutritional benefits – a commercial opportunity...
Summer ballot could bear fruit
MARS Wrigley is offering consumers the chance to score a year’s supply of their favourite fruity Extra flavour.
Bars mix it up at breakfast
FOLLOWING a successful launch in the US, Nature Valley has brought its ‘Full Mix’ bars to the UK.
Available in Peanut Butter & Blueberry and...
Marshmallow Mateys sails to the UK
American sweet cereal brand Malt O Meal Marshmallow Mateys has made its way over to the UK market via Empire Bespoke Foods.
Bunny hunt for Easter
MALTESERS will be appearing on Snapchat as part of a collaboration between Mars Wrigley and the social media app.
Snappy new pack
AG Barr has revealed a brand new look for its premium US juice drinks brand Snapple
Not short on indulgence
Paterson’s Jammy new sweet treat
