Opportunity to highlight Scottish drinks firms
Ahead of September's Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, Scottish Grocer highlights local producer news across whisky, RTD cocktails and beers that c-store retailers might want to take note of.
Islay goes online for festival
Despite Covid travel restrictions, Bunnahabhain was still able to give whisky fans a taste of this year’s Islay whisky festival, Fèis Ìle.
New look for cider range
Thatchers ciders have a new look, thanks to a packaging overhaul for the Somerset cider brand
At-home cocktails should be in the mix
Cocktails are popular in the on-trade – and that trend crosses into the off-trade, where consumers experiment with creating serves at home – and Diageo has solutions to help boost c-store sales.
Belhaven gives stouts a new look
Scottish brewer Belhaven has revealed a new look across two of its stout variants, helping to add consistency across its canned beer range.
Ready for the party
Ready-to-serve cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has launched its new portfolio ahead of this year’s party season, with its Classic Cosmo at the front of activity.
Alcohol-free Tanqueray
FANS of Tanqueray gin can now indulge in an alcohol-free tipple, following the launch of a new 0.0% ABV variant.
MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May
Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Stocking up wood be wise
A Perthshire-based distillery has launched what it claims is the first ever spirit made from botanicals sourced in local woodlands
Latin look
Global Brands is launching a new look for Amigos Tequila Beer.
Paying tribute to the brand’s Mexican character, the wording on the logo is changing...
Stores ‘will be on to a winner’
Convenience store bosses can look forward to a big rise in beer sales during the World Cup, reckons Budweiser.
Mount Gay releases new Eclipse Navy Strength Rum
Barbados rum brand Mount Gay Rum has bottled in its rich naval history with the launch of its new Eclipse Naval Strength rum.
NPD hits the mark
SOMERSET cider brand Thatchers is enjoying time at the top following the successful launch of its Blood Orange variant.
Magners set to ‘Share the Craic’ this summer
Cider brand Magners is on the hunt for emerging talent in the UK comedy scene with its new 'Share the Craic' competition and on-pack promo.
Premium wine in gift demand
WHETHER it’s hot and spiced for a party or chilled to serve with dinner, wine continues to be an integral part of the drinks...
Stivy’s says: why stop at vodka?
RETRO flavours similar to those that inspired Stivy’s vodka liqueurs have a new incarnation – in cider. VC2 Brands, the company behind Stivy’s, Boë...
