Brewers secure cash
SCOTTISH alcohol-free beer brand Days has kicked off 2022 in a strong position – after successfully raising £1 million in funding.
Tropical twist on no alcohol
KOPPARBERG has been mixing it up in the alcohol-free category, with the addition of a new flavour to its portfolio.
The perfect fit
Allied Bakers has launched a new Kingsmill variant that is tailor made for toasters.
Brewers ready to build on gains
THE off trade has thrived during the pandemic, as local convenience stores plugged the hospitality-shaped gap created by Covid restrictions.
Pushing forward post lockdown
CIDER is in a strong position in the off trade. The pandemic may have wreaked havoc on hospitality, but retail value and volume sales are up against pre-pandemic trading.
Cadbury help make it yours
Mondelez has rolled out a new promotion across Cadbury Hot Chocolate.
Focusing on convenience
Hamilton based ice cream maker Equi’s has been gaining serious ground in the convenience channel.
Biting into Chorizo growth
Pepperami aims to bring more adults to the meat snacking category with the launch of Peperami Chorizo five packs.
Old Bru’s new can
A new, smaller packaging format for Irn-Bru 1901 is set to launch this month.
Ritter testing the waters
Last month saw German chocolate brand Ritter Sport trial its new Vegan Without Moo bar in the UK for the first time.
Shift to value is an opportunity
A shift towards lower priced tobacco has been one of the key category trends for a number of years now, but how has this affected the performance of tobacco accessories in convenience?
Mini launch for Magnum plant based
Unilever’s latest Magnum launch is tailor made for vegans and those looking to cut down on dairy consumption.
A taste of heaven on the go
Premier Foods has launched two new Angel Delight ready-to-eat dessert pots.
McCartney’s new ranges
The Hain Daniels Group has launched two new ranges under its plant-based Linda McCartney brand.
Good growth in small packages
Unlike confectionery and crisps, where large packs are gaining ground, smaller seems to be better when it comes to cigar category growth.
Breakfast bakery is big business
According to NielsenIQ Scantrack data for the year to 4 December 2021 (excluding the discounters) breakfast bakery products were worth £599 million in the UK, growing at 6.9% – a £38.7m uplift on the previous year.
