A sweet drinks combo
Food and drink firm Princes launches new Swizzels sweets branded flavoured squash drinks in time for the warmer summer months ahead.
Tayto’s valued choice
Crisps giant Tayto has kept its PMP range of Golden Wonder sharing packs set at £1 in the face of rising inflation to help support convenience retailers.
Lapping up the Lir luxury
There is an increasing demand for luxury Easter eggs for adults, according to Google Trends data, with the search term “Best Easter Eggs 2022” growing by more than 5000% and results showcasing eggs catering for an older audience.
Shelling out on new products
Chocolate maker Ferrero UK says it is introducing new innovations alongside the return of seasonal favourites for Easter to help retailers maximise sales.
Convenient options in food-to-go
According to Meal Track data collected by The Wholesale Company, food-to-go (FTG) occasions have been on the up in forecourts and convenience by 29% and 8% respectively, as of August last year.
Roll out in the shops
Global snacking firm Pladis has expanded its McVities BN range to include new Mini Rolls variants.
Spoil shoppers with a choice
Catering to every need for the lunch rush means stocking up on a wide variety of options for every consumer in the food-to-go section.
Fresh juicy launches at Tropicana
Adding to the classic range of juice, Tropicana has launched a new Strawberry & Banana flavour made with a blend of strawberries, bananas, apples and blueberries.
Alert new customers
A new look has blasted out on to shelves for Suntory brand Lucozade Alert.
Iced coffee’s a hot proposition
Summertime should bring with it some sunshine and the chance to get back outdoors after a grey winter. And with the summer sun, consumers will be keen to pick up some favourite drinks or perhaps try out new choices across a variety of categories.
Message gets taken to stores
According to the 2022 UK Brand Sustainability Benchmark Report, one in four consumers has already changed loyalty based on green perceptions of the label, with shoppers switching to rivals with the stronger sustainability credentials at twice the rate of the average brand.
Bring a twist to the freezer
Unilever has introduced Wall’s first ever sweet and sour ice lolly with the launch of Twister Fruit Zingerrr.
Craving a new taste
KP Snacks is bringing even more taste to its Flavour Kravers range with a new Sour Cream & Chive variant.
Home grown whisky
Islay distillery Bruichladdich has expanded its range of Port Charlotte whiskies with the launch of Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 vintage single malt.
Energising with fruit
Expanding the energy drink range, Rockstar Refresh Watermelon & Kiwi and Strawberry & Lime offerings will be available across all channels from April.
Cheers for a local discovery
Financial concerns may push consumers to limit their beer purchases this year, bringing continued challenges for retailers.
