Surprise, action and egg-citement

CONFECTIONERY brand Kinder is channelling its inner superhero with its new range of Kinder Surprise ‘heroic-coloured’ eggs

Explosive launch for Scottish RTD

A NEW premix brand has landed with a bang in Scotland’s independent sector, rolling out to more than 70 stores across the country in...

It’s hip to dip

TWO new Philadelphia products have been launched – aimed at summer sharing occasions. Philadelphia Flip & Dip is available in three variants (Sweet Chilli, Mexican...

Flavours of Ireland

Irish brand Keogh’s Crisps has signed with UK distributor Bobby’s Foods to supply up to 20,000 convenience stores nationwide.

Doritos makes it a double

TORTILLA chip brand Doritos is mixing things up with its latest launch, Doritos Collisions, bringing together two flavours in one bag. Available in two varieties...
Paterson’s is sponsoring STV’s Loose Women. Advert indents feature a busy mum relaxing with tea and shortbread.

Lunchtime – the biscuit big break?

RETAILERS should consider encouraging shoppers to choose a cake-style treat as part of their lunch, according to Laura Smith, brand communications manager at Cuisine...
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Easiest vape yet

Many of those switching to e-cigarettes find the technology a bit of a headache.

Brian the bearded chap, is back to promote new Piri-Piri Pot Noodle

POT Noodle, a grab-and-go staple aimed at students and young men, has extended its footballer’s wife ad to push a new flavour. Brian, the chunky...

Missions of the next generation

What is considered a ‘must stock’ in one c-store might be a luxury in another, but is the crucial essential ‘knowing your customers’? THE nature...
Dolly Parton holds a bottle of Dolly Wine Rose against a blue background.

It’s Wine to Five as Dolly Parton launches new wines in UK

Country superstar Dolly Parton is crossing the Islands in the Stream to bring her Dolly Wines range over from the US to the UK market.

Bonnington whisky mixes in sherry

Edinburgh based single malt whisky brand Bonnington has followed up on its inaugural release with the launch of its new Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask finish.

Energising with new pack

PANASONIC Energy is introducing new packaging across its battery range as part of a global packaging overhaul for 2017. The new packaging sees Panasonic...

Marking growth

AMONG categories that are particularly important to the convenience channel confectionery stands out as one that has used PMPs extensively, especially in the tough...
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Small portions mean big sales

With some schools inspecting kids lunchboxes to check for unhealthy contents, parents will be keen to ensure they're offering their children a balanced diet.

Food to go grows to top £16bn

IS food to go really booming by as much as some people think? Well some of food industry and grocery chain research and education charity IGD’s...

Price spread

CHILLED foods supplier Kerry Foods is bidding to boost sales of butters, spreads and margarines in convenience stores with a new line-up of Kerrymaid...