Raising the bar for Christmas
Popularity for at-home cocktails isn’t dying down any time soon for consumers.
Alternative choices for the display
Showing off your vegan credentials can help sales, says dairy-free alternative brand Pure.
Boxing clever with biscuits
Shoppers like to trade up at Christmas and buy premium products, according to biscuit firm Fox’s Burton’s Companies.
Shining a light on the festivities
Crisp, dark nights at this time of year give Scotland a special atmosphere and Edinburgh Gin has brought back a winter warmer to help the festivities along.
Cadbury seeking a big chunk of sales
Retailers can add to the magic of Christmas by stocking larger gifting and sharing packs, says Susan Nash of Mondelez International.
Coca-Cola festive packs want to be at the party
Santa’s red and white suit has become a regular feature in Coca-Cola’s festive packaging and he is back on their packs this year.
Old pals come to the party
Everybody's favourite old guys, Jack and Victor, are making a bid to be at Christmas parties all over Scotland with the release of a festive version of their blended Scotch whisky.
Margarine with a mission
Calling itself margarine with a mission, The Flower Farm is vegan and palm oil-free.
More minis to go for Mentos and Smint
Confectionary giant Perfetti Van Melle has introduced new formats for two of its most popular brands Mentos and Smint
Marshalls Macaroni is priced for convenience
Pasta brand Marshalls has introduced a price-marked pack of macaroni for convenience stores.
Shoppers continue to seek out healthy drink options
With the Covid pandemic still fresh in people’s memories, health and wellbeing continues to play a part in shoppers’ drink choices.
New flavour for gluten free porridge oats
Scottish oats brand Nairn’s has expanded its gluten-free range with the launch of new Scottish Porridge Oats with Maple Syrup.
A taste for energy with Red Bull Editions
Flavour matters when it comes to energy drinks, especially for new consumers, according to Red Bull.
Guilt free snacking with Bobby’s Foods
Sweets and snacks firm Bobby’s Foods has agreed a deal to exclusively distribute Yummy chocolate vitamin bar to c-stores.
Belhaven pushes its local roots across its beer
Provenance of a brand matters to consumers, making local products like Belhaven beers key must-stocks for the year ahead.
Prepare for your captive audience
Limited shelf space in a c-store makes it important to stock a versatile drinks range at Christmas, says David McLaughlan, key account manager at Glen Turner.
