Celebrating sustainable success
Drinks brands and hospitality businesses were recognised for their sustainability-focused activities at the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards last month.
Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher Drinks.
A Clydebank brew
A small independent brewer has been flying the flag for Clydebank FC – attracting local fans in the process.
Talonmore secures major Scottish Edge prize
Scottish non-alcoholic spirit brand Talonmore has picked up a major win at the Scottish Edge awards, securing funding of £80,000 as well as the RBS Scale Award.
Fruit choice expanded
SWEDISH cider brand Kopparberg has put its name on a fruit lager for the first time.
Already with two craft beers in its portfolio, it...
Gongs for Belhaven
HISTORIC Scottish brewery Belhaven has been celebrating a substantial victory after being named the UK’s best oat stout at the World Beer Awards.
Craft … a convenient opportunity?
CRAFT beers are hot (sales wise) and, increasingly, craft beers are cool (image wise). It should be a great combination for the coming summer.
Craft...
Buds for the football
Budweiser has kicked off its new limited-edition FIFA World Cup packs across its entire line of beers.
Drive Christmas sales with new litre bottle of Tequila Rose
Strawberry cream flavoured drink Tequila Rose has launched a new litre bottle format, rolling out in time for the upcoming Christmas party season.
Langs back with banana
Ian Macleod Distillers has revived the Langs Jamaican Rum brand in the UK
Covid gains for convenience
Off trade thrives as shoppers stay home
Smirnoff unveils new Miami Peach vodka flavour
Spirits giant Diageo has unveiled a new flavour for its Smirnoff Vodka range with the new fruity Miami Peach variant in both a bottle and canned RTD.
Madrà Excepcional launches Zero alcohol beer
Spanish-style lager brand Madrà Excepcional has entered the low- and no-alcohol market with the launch of its new Madrà Excepcional Zero 0.0% beer.
A huge opportunity for spirits
HALLOWEEN creates a huge seasonal opportunity to drive spirits sales, at least according to Johnny Dennys, head of brand and trade marketing at Mast-Jägermeister UK.
Bigger format for RTD
Global Brands has extended its Flare Cocktail offer by introducing 70cl bottles as well as a new flavour to the range
Three up for the cup
Drinks giant follows strawberry and cucumber with a 2016 trio
IT’S not unusual to see flavoured cider launches and limited-edition releases in, or ahead of,...
