Sticking with known brands

Alcohol-free beer continues to dominate the low/no-alcohol category.
Duncan Cunningham

New hire is paving the way

Philip Morris Limited (PML) has named Duncan Cunningham as its new external affairs director, as the firm aims to improve access to its smoke-free range of products.
Highland Spring water

Good for sales, good for planet

The return to office working has been good for the bottled water category, says Highland Spring. And it said this growth has continued as more people are looking to hydrate on the go.
JTI has tips to help to push emerging subcategories across the tobacco channel.

Flavours are key in heated tobacco

Taking advantage of emerging trends across any category can present retailers with a lot of questions and this can be doubly so for tobacco.
Califia plant based milks

Planting in growth

Appealing to the right demographics across the chiller can be a challenge but plant-based milk brand Califia is up to the task.
Cocoa Canopy chocolate

Packing for the planet

Drinking chocolate firm Cocoa Canopy has changed up its packs to include the renewable and compostable packaging NatureFlex.

Blend with the future

Ian McLeod Distillers (IMD) has launched a new blended Scotch whisky in partnership with Heriot-Watt University.
Jason Sutherland

Ferrero keeps sweets Fresh

A focus on impulse and on-the-go options should be front of mind for retailers across the convenience channel.
man holding vape

Heat-not-burn to fire up sales

Popularity for smoke-free nicotine products has been heating up across retail lately, making them key additions to any store owner’s range.

Funding distilled into community

Scotch whisky distillery Ardbeg has launched a new community support fund following its record sale of Cask No. 3 in summer 2022.

Planting some pastry options

Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.
Cadbury Mini Eggs and white Creme Egg

Count on eggs in advance

Mondelez is rolling ahead and has laid out its table for Easter celebrations this year.
Grant's haggis

Grant’s will ‘gie her a haggis’

Tinned food brand Grant’s is on a mission to make sure no one misses out on their Burns Suppers this year.

A deadly expression

Whisky brand Smokehead has mixed up Scotland and Mexico for its latest whisky release.

New look for 2023

Barr Soft Drinks has embraced a new look across its Barr Family Range of drinks.

Pizza is baked good

Dr. Oetker pizza brand The Good Baker has grown its range of meat-free options.