Keeping craft simple
FOR John Mercer, marketing manager of Shetland’s Lerwick Brewery, the craft beer revolution has certainly arrived.
“At Lerwick Brewery, we’re seeing demand for our three...
Christmas all wrapped up
With modern consumers increasingly in a hurry, having a ready-made Christmas gift is undeniably appealing.
Express service – Vodka update
HOW do you give Britain’s biggest-selling vodka a boost? Earlier this year drinks giant Diageo ensured its massive brand Smirnoff stayed full of beans...
Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.
Skye is the limit
Misty Isle Vodka is the first vodka to be produced on the Isle of Skye, and is the newest addition to the portfolio of the Isle of Skye Distillers
Convenience in Brief | 1881 Distillery, Four Loko and Britvic news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about alcoholic and soft drinks.
Absolutly fruity
Rhubarb flavoured vodka launches .
Spritz up wine this season
Capitalising on sparkling wine during Christmas with Aperol Spritz cocktails.
Peel back and drink
NO glass in your customers’ grass? Wine Innovations, the firm behind the Intrepid Fox range of single-serve sized wines in ready-to-use, sealed plastic glasses,...
Europeans to win a share
Innovation is still coming thick and fast within the gin category, according to Continental Wine and Food.
Marked bottles boosting sales
Retailers looking to springboard off RTD's popularity with young adult consumers, adding PMPs into the premix might be well worth investigating.
Tinned fruit from Perrier
SPARKLING water brand, Perrier has gone fruity for the summer with the launch of a new range of cans
In the spirit of the bard
SCOTCH whisky forms an integral part of many Burns Suppers and brand owners have lined up a wide selection of drams for this year’s revellers
Classic flavour in a new format
Kopparberg has continued its expansion into the spirits category with the launch of a new flavoured gin
Thatchers enters alcohol-free
DRY January might be over, but many consumers are choosing to moderate their alcohol intake beyond the first month of the year
Tapping into the hot trend of 2021
Drinks firms predict strong growth for RTDs as consumers seek out low calorie options



































