Weetabix comes home
Weetabix has launched a larger pack format for its On The Go drink, which the brand reckons should appeal to busy families looking for convenience in the morning.
Barr banks on oat drinks
AG Barr has bought a 60% equity stake in Moma Foods Limited to become a major shareholder of the plant-based milk and porridge oats brand.
Big demand for dairy free
Dairy-free fever is spreading in the UK. Kantar data for the year to 5 September revealed 45% volume sales growth for dairy-free spreads, with the category now valued at £49.6m annually in the UK.
Environment will drive decisions
Sustainability will be a key consideration for bottled water shoppers in the convenience channel, who will seek out brands doing their bit to mitigate damage to the environment.
Health kicks call for flavour
January is seen as a month for cutting back and AG Barr reckons more health conscious consumers will seek out flavoured water options.
Water fizzing with growth potential
Highland Spring Group reckons convenience retailers can untap bottled water category sales
Sustainable tea making
Flying Fish Foods’ tea brand may take design cues from Monty Python, but there’s nothing silly about its sustainability goals.
Yorkshire goes green
Yorkshire Tea has been exorcising plastic waste, by introducing plant-based tea bags across its range.
Warming up to chocolate
Christmas may be in the rear view mirror, but ‘tis still the season for winter warmers, particularly in Scotland.
Cracking seasonal tea range
Edinburgh-based tea maker Eteaket has turned out a range of seasonal blends in partnership with Scottish Ballet.
PekoeTea peaks at the horizon
Edinburgh tea blender PekoeTea enters 2022 with an expanded retail footprint.
Babycham is back
Brothers Drinks has acquired Babycham from Accolade Wines, with plans to relaunch the brand this year.
PMP for pint cans
Stowford Press Apple Cider is now available in a price-marked four pack.
Blasting onto shelves
Carabao has reformulated and renamed its Mandarin Orange variant.
New look for Dry January
Alcohol-free spirit brand Strykk has launched new packaging in time for ‘Dry January’.
Rock Rose team’s new RTD
Dunnet Bay Distillers, the firm behind Rock Rose Gin, has launched a canned RTD brand –Wonders of the Wilderness Holy Grass Scottish Vodka with apple tonic.