Revival picks up pace
SCOTTISH soft drinks business Bon Accord has been on charge, snapping up listings and expanding its portfolio with larger formats.
Packs to fight the illicit trade
Disposable vape brand Geek Bar has launched new packaging aimed at combatting counterfeit and non vaping products.
Vegan opportunities
RETAILERS may have noticed increased demand for meat-free alternatives to burgers and hot dogs, but dairy-free brands are also set to shine this summer.
A push for premium
MUCH has been made of premium and craft beer’s success, now a well-established subcategory in many Scottish convenience stores.
Eight-figure investment in ice cream
Anticipation for summer is central to the latest Magnum ice cream marketing blitz.
Pickling in impulse
PICKLED onion fans no longer need to share their Mackie’s crisps, thanks to the launch of a new format from the Aberdeenshire-based brand.
Badger set on c-store expansion
BADGER Beers has the convenience sector in its sights, as the brewer targets growth for its Fropical Ferret IPA.
Data driven sweet sales
SWIZZELS and data and digital consultancy firm TWC have joined forces to develop a data-led sales strategy for the sugar confectionery maker.
A garden gin
Dunnet Bay Distillers has uncorked the latest seasonal variant in the Rock Rose Gin range.
Strawberry gin forever
In the increasingly busy flavoured gin category, strawberry reigns supreme according to a poll of UK consumers.
Healthier snacking
STRIKING a balance between taste and health doesn’t have to be a one-sided fight, according to snack maker Food Connections.
Colourful pack can turn heads
Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has launched limited-edition packaging for its flagship gin brand Beefeater London Dry.
Spritz up wine this season
Capitalising on sparkling wine during Christmas with Aperol Spritz cocktails.
A taste for energy with Red Bull Editions
Flavour matters when it comes to energy drinks, especially for new consumers, according to Red Bull.
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.
Options baked in for mornings
Varying up the breakfast offer with some baked goods in stores could be a sure-fire way to help drive up some sales.
