Don’t let St Pat’s day pass you by
WITH lockdown restrictions easing for the hospitality sector, competition for St Patrick’s Day spending should be fiercer this year.
JTI commits to low RRP
JTI has committed to maintaining a low price point for its Kensitas Club cigarette brand.
The Scottish cigarette brand, which was relaunched with a new...
Vegan NPD blitz
Vegan alternative brand Violife has been firing on all cylinders when it comes to NPD, with the launch of three new dairy-free cheese SKUs and an alternative cream product.
Cheese recovering
Cheese snacking represents a major opportunity for convenience retailers, according to Saputo Dairy UK.
Capitalising on new rules
The team behind high protein chickpea snack brand Cheeky P’s reckon it is on course for a strong 2022.
Kooky to inspire this Veganuary
Launching just in time for Veganuary, Kooky snacks reckons its exotic ingredients might tempt more consumers to get involved in the event.
Yakult lends a hand
Yakult has joined forces with the Royal Voluntary Service, with the probiotic brand supporting the charity’s ‘Stay safe, warm and well’ campaign this winter.
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.
