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...
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...
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...
£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...
Not just for kids
CHEESE snacking products’ sales are worth £195m but the sub-category offers little choice for adults. And with nearly four times as many adults in...
Plan to cash in
THE UK bakery market is huge, worth £3.8bn, and purchasing bakery products is the third most common reason that people visit c-stores, so it’s...
Peeling to share
WHAT’s claimed to be the UK’s first peel-front crisp packets have been launched by Seabrook Crisps on its Lattice Cut crisps range.
The new packs,...
From a land down under
CHRISTMAS is famous as a period when people are keen to try something new. It’s also a time when authenticity becomes important...
The seasonal premium
PREMIUMISATION is the big word on the lips of many a spirits company, at present. In a time of economic challenges many consumers change...
Border difference
BORDER Biscuits has expanded its NPD team following a raft of new launches.
“We are continuing to perform well in the premium biscuit market...
Kitchen star with new look jar
SHE’S a star of the smash hit series that puts passionate home cooks up against each other in a tent. But Mary Berry is...
Special role in the soft drinks chiller
Price-marked packs have developed into one of the main merchandising and promotional tools available to convenience retailers. PMPs are now used across virtually all...
PMP biscuits hit £22m in c-stores
BISCUITS in PMPs in the convenience sector are now worth over £22m with sales growing at 23% year on year and accounting for 16%...
Market still sensitive
RETAILERS know that price-sensitive shoppers are looking for value for money and are reassured when they see market-leading brands in price-marked packs, argues John...
C-store exclusive on ridge snack
RIDGED crisps brand McCoy’s launched price-marked packs featuring its best-selling flavours in July.
Launched exclusively to convenience and independent retailers on a three for two...
