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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...
Plymouth Gin Gift Box

Christmas all wrapped up

With modern consumers increasingly in a hurry, having a ready-made Christmas gift is undeniably appealing.
Smirnoff has added to its flavoured range with the launch of coffee-flavoured Espresso Smirnoff. Absolut vodka has launched a PMP on its 50cl size. Valt, the single malt vodka, is to appear in Sainsbury’s stores in Scotland.

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...
Mackie's ice creams have increased in popularity across UK and international markets.

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.
Misty Isle Vodka

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
1881's navy strength gin, Honours, was crowned a winner in the Gin Guide Awards 2023.

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.
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Absolutly fruity

Rhubarb flavoured vodka launches .
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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,...
pink gin

Europeans to win a share

Innovation is still coming thick and fast within the gin category, according to Continental Wine and Food.
VK PMP range

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.
Perrier-&-Juice

Tinned fruit from Perrier

SPARKLING water brand, Perrier has gone fruity for the summer with the launch of a new range of cans
Peathreat from anCnoc, single malt from Loch Lomond and a new Johnnie Walker

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
Kopparberg cocktails

Classic flavour in a new format

Kopparberg has continued its expansion into the spirits category with the launch of a new flavoured gin
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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
RTD cans

Tapping into the hot trend of 2021

Drinks firms predict strong growth for RTDs as consumers seek out low calorie options