Going beyond seasonal sales
ICE cream and summer may be synonymous for some consumers, but if the seasonal link can be split then there’s a year-round opportunity to be had.
Recession proof treats
TAKE-Home ice cream boomed under lockdown restrictions, with sales up 30% for the year to 3 October 2020, but how might the category fare as the cost-of-living crisis tightens purse strings?
Mimicking meat
THERE has been an explosion of plant-based NPD over the last few years and now meat snacking brand Fridge Raiders is getting in on the act.
Street food made easy
COFRESH has unveiled a range of new frozen Indian snacks that the firm reckons will appeal to consumers seeking street- food inspired dishes at home.
A veggie trio
PEPERAMI has added a new vegetarian option to its lineup.
A halal option for on-the-go
AN increase in on-the-go occasions post lockdown has opened up opportunities for convenience retailers and Country Choice has reacted by expanding its range.
Taste Jamaica on ice
FUNNYBONES Foodservice is bringing a taste of the Carribean to the convenience channel, with the launch of Irie Eats Jamaican Patties in two new formats.
Final push to sign a Gary
HAVING failed to sign Gary Lineker, Brew City is on the hunt for another Gary before the transfer window closes.
Sharing in success
MEAT snack value sales are growing at break-neck speed, according to IRI figures for the 12 weeks to 20 February.
Cider brand plays the goat
HEINEKEN UK has rolled out its biggest marketing campaign for Strongbow Dark Fruits to date.
Zesty twist on a London Dry
BACARDI has added some Mediterranean flavour to its Bombay Sapphire range with the launch of a zesty new variant.
Two new Atopia flavours
WILLIAM Grant & Sons has expended its alcohol-free spirits range with the launch of two new Atopia flavours.
Reptilian pack design
FRENCH winery Joseph Castan has taken inspiration from the history books for its latest wine launch.
Refresh for gift lines
WHETHER it’s a birthday celebration or a simple thank you, Mondelez reckons there’s scope to say it with chocolate – and it has revamped its Cadbury Card range accordingly.
Liqueurs pack a fruit punch
HALEWOOD Spirits brand Dead Man’s Fingers has expanded its cream liqueurs range with the launch of two variants that pack a fruit punch.
Innovation drives chocolate forward
AN increasing number of chocolate lovers prefer blondes, if category growth figures are to be believed.
