Seeking a taste of something special
Premiumisation trend could be good for c-stores
CONFECTIONERY has been going through some changes, with reformulations and new product development to meet the demands of...
Polish brands land in the UK
Hancocks rolls out Wawel range
CONFECTIONERY specialist Hancocks has introduced some Polish flavours to its portfolio with the roll-out of a range of products from...
Tradition hits the spot
NISHA Enterprise has been touting the success of its range of traditional sweets following the launch of its Millar Smooth Butterscotch.
Sunny Pahuja, managing director...
Digging into a healthy lunch
New trends breed opportunity
YOU can’t put a price on health but any retailer who chooses to ignore the increased importance shoppers are now placing...
US brand joins the tea party
AMERICAN organic tea brand Honest is ramping up its marketing activity in the UK with the launch of its first integrated marketing campaign on...
A taste of the tropics
MAYNARDS Bassetts has brought some tropical flavour to its Jelly Babies range.
Maynards Bassetts Jelly Babies feature Jelly Babies characters in flavours including mango, banana...
Driving up interest in kids’ water
DANONE waters is aiming to increase bottled water consumption among kids through its Volvic Kids partnership with Disney, which the firm reckons should help...
Aldi seek 300 staff in Scotland
DISCOUNTER Aldi has announced it is on a major recruitment drive, with the German firm aiming to employ 300 new staff members across Scotland...
Hurdles to hop in Booker merger
Tesco deal comes under competition scrutiny
TESCO’S proposed merger with Booker could lead to a “substantial lessening of competition”, the UK Competition and Markets Authority...
Sluggish June for Scotland’s retail sector
ANNUAL food sales growth hit its highest level since April 2014 this summer, new figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium for June reveal. However,...
Vape use worth further study
RESEARCHERS at the University of Stirling have found young non-smokers who have tried an e-cigarette are more likely to experiment with cigarettes than those...
Cot House welcomes rally drivers
JET forecourt and Premier retailer Cot House Services in Dunoon was right at the heart of the action this summer when it welcomed a...
A proud promotional film
SWEDISH vodka brand Absolut joined in celebrations for Pride in the UK with the launch of a new film to coincide with the release...
Rumour mill rages
ASDA may be about to join its supermarket rivals on the acquisition trail following reports the supermarket’s US parent firm Walmart is considering a...
It’s not just about the kids
FOR many adults, the packed lunch brings back memories of primary school, but for a significant proportion of today’s adult consumers, the packed lunch...
It’s time to give peas a chance
Healthy snacks shake things up
PEAS appear ready to begin pushing their way into lunchboxes, as firms look to offer healthy alternatives to traditional snacks....
