World of Sweets rolls out new Warheads sweet

American sour candy brand Warheads has rolled out a novel product with the launch of the Sour Ooze Pops, marking the start of the brand's NPD plans for 2024.

Mr Porky is on the Tube

Pork scratchings brand Mr. Porky has kicked off a new social and YouTube campaign, highlighting the versatility of the brand to suit different nights in or out.

Bread giant on the pulse

BAKERY firm Warburtons has added a new protein range to its portfolio. Baked using pulses and grains, the new range includes high-protein bread, rolls, wraps...

Talonmore secures major Scottish Edge prize

Scottish non-alcoholic spirit brand Talonmore has picked up a major win at the Scottish Edge awards, securing funding of £80,000 as well as the RBS Scale Award.
Reign energy drink

Energy to Instagram

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is going after the fit young things of Instagram by launching a new energy drink brand.
Weetabix, breakfast, c-stores, Scotland

Weetabix puts a buddy in every box

A new campaign from Weetabix aims to get kids excited about nutritious breakfasts. With a marketing spend of over £5.5m, the ‘Weetabuddies’ campaign runs across...
IVG Smart 5500 devices lined up in a colourful range.

IVG unveils innovative new vape devices

British vape brand IVG has unveiled its latest piece of innovation in the vaping category with its new IVG Smart 5500 devices.

Dark opportunities – essential tobacco

• Cigarettes and tobacco purchase is one of the top reasons to visit a c-store • Many smokers buy their cigarettes, cigars and tobacco in stores that...
Greeting cards

Card sales hold up and Mum’s still the word

PEOPLE just want to show they care, it seems. Sales of greeting cards remain strong even in the current tough economic times. The 2012...
The latest Glasgow Distillery expressions – Glasgow 1770 Tokaji Cask Finish and Glasgow 1770 Cognac Cask Finish.

Opportunity to highlight Scottish drinks firms

Ahead of September's Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, Scottish Grocer highlights local producer news across whisky, RTD cocktails and beers that c-store retailers might want to take note of.

KP Snacks expands £1 PMP range

KP Snacks has expanded its £1 PMP range with the launch of a new King Prawn SKU. The addition of McCoy’s Sizzling King Prawn brings KP Snacks’ portfolio of £1 PMPs to 25. £1 PMPs appear to be working well for KP Snacks; Nielsen Scantrack figures to the 4 December 2021 revealed the firm’s £1 PMP range is currently outperforming overall category growth at +10/1%.
Pack shots of a Moana Celebration Cake, Mary Berry Toffee Coffee Cake, Gordon's Gin Sicilian Lemon Layer Cake as well as a lifestyle image of Thorton's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bites.

Finsbury bakes for celebrations

Finsbury Good Group has consumers sorted for any party this year as the firm is set to roll out a new assortment of celebration cakes.

Hard times in soft world

WHILE the Britvic Soft Drinks Review, (see main story here), suggests soft drinks sales struggled but stayed reasonably flat last year, Kantar Worldpanel findings...
Promotional image of Smirnoff Ice can as a hand goes to lift a can off a blanket and another can lies on its side.

Smirnoff Ice unveils new pack design

Diageo RTD brand Smirnoff Ice has marked 25 years of production with the unveiling of a new brand look as well as the roll out of a new canned format.

Back by popular demand

Crisp fans have had their say and Walkers has responded by adding Beef and Onion flavour to its permanent portfolio. Consumers were asked to vote...
Pack shots of Reese's Fast Break bars.

Reese’s expands range with new Fast Break bar

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has expanded its UK selection with the launch of its Fast Break bars to the market for the first time.