High five for fries – McCain
FROZEN food giant McCain hopes that its new five minute chip will revolutionise the frozen potato category.
Its Quick Cook French Fries are cut extra...
Cheese reloaded – Category special
CHILLED and fresh foods, which grew at over 45% in the convenience sector over the last four years, according to IGD, are crucial products...
X marks the Pepsi spot
PEPSI is offering customers the chance to win tickets to the live final of X Factor in its latest on-pack promotion.
The offer, which began...
Three for the pot – Scotty Brand
SCOTTY Brand, the food range that started with Scottish potatoes and vegetables, has extended its portfolio with the introduction of three Scotty Brand Fresh...
Lads mags out at co-operative stores
Kantar says public opinion split on modesty bags for men’s lifestyle magazines
LADS mags Front, Nuts and Zoo are off the shelves at 4,000 stores...
Oils mixed – sales update
European sales pressure prevent olive oil price hikes. Kantar sees sales slip overall but specialist oils provide a bright spot
THE olive oil shortage predicted...
Power lines – demanding toys and gadgets
THANKS, in part, to so many toys, gaming gadgets and computer peripherals relying on AA or AAA power, the mainstream battery market in Britain...
PMPs… just a bit lighter
MONDELEZ International has combined a move to instant coffee refill packs with a PMP across its Kenco range. According to Nielsen, refills are growing...
Dominating the indie gantries
THE recession has seen smokers scanning the shelves for the best value on offer. And that has led to a growth in PMPs on...
Another year, price-marked
DRINKS giant Diageo has underlined its faith in the PMP by holding the price of its top-selling price-marked pack – Smirnoff 70cl – at...
First’s spirited exclusive
IN the summer First Drinks launched price-marked 35cl packs of Grant’s Family Reserve Scotch whisky and Three Barrels VSOP French grape brandy exclusively to...
Don’t worry son, I’ll look after you – Heinz Beanz
HEINZ has moved back onto the nation’s TV screens with a new TV advert aimed at Britain’s parents.
Launched last month and running through most...
It’s time to get the beers in the fridge – Football tournaments guide
FOOTBALL tournaments provide some of the biggest attractions for midweek nights in and opportunites for c-stores to sell ready-chilled beers, snacks and more, often...
Urban busts a wrap – something for all tastes, budgets and diets
SANDWICH and wrap brand Urban Eat has 15 new products for lunchtime shoppers this autumn, promising something for all tastes, budgets and diets.
Among...
Let’s get fizzical – Soft drinks, essential for a big night in
WHETHER they are for children, teenagers, drivers or teetotallers, soft drinks are an essential part of any big night in.
Coca-Cola Enterprises recommends making it...
Breakfasts with meal appeal
BREAD and milk are staple items that are key products in grocery outlets of all types and sizes, especially c-stores and small local supermarkets....
