Sling into the premium

Japanese sake firm Daimon Brewery launches a new RTD variant into the UK with its own take on the classic Singapore Sling cocktail.

C-stores can win with Burns Night

Catering to fans of poetry and mashed potatoes alike, Burns Night offers retailers a welcome seasonal opportunity in the wake of Christmas – and 2021 provides some unique opportunities for retailers

Fruit flavours of the season

KOPPARBERG says that while cider is becoming less of a seasonal drinks category ciders still sell better in good weather. The firm says the brand...
BrewDog points to a variety of formats it has for different big night in occasions.

BrewDog caters to key big night in occasions

Craft beer brand BrewDog reckons the big night in is more important than ever – and believes it has the formats to help retailers drive impulse sales.
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Low alcohol is sparkling

Demand for low and no alcohol alternatives continues to grow .
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Punk beer expansion plan sees fans buy in

CRAFT beer has been tipped by analysts as one of the sections of the beer market most likely to grow in coming years and...

New gin turns up the heat

Spice and the warm colours of a sunset are the inspiration behind Bombay Sapphire’s latest limited edition release
Brewdog and Mackie's join up to launch "Two Scoops"

Doric duo tie up to create unique beer

The new stout "Two Scoops" marks a partnership between Mackie's of Scotland and Brewdog using honeycomb from Mackie's and Brewdog's brewing skill.

A premium boom

GREENE King is predicting an exciting year for sport with RBS Six Nations rugby this month, the Rugby World Cup in the autumn and...

Beer leader primes the party season

CHRISTMAS is a particularly busy time for retailers, wholesalers and everyone else involved in the convenience channel and Tennent Caledonian Breweries, Scotland’s biggest brewer...
The limited-edition Glidin RTD from Wha Gwan.

Market News | Wha Gwan, Biona, Jammie Dodgers, Funkin Cocktails

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Pack shots of Served cocktails including Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Passion Fruit Martini and Mojito.

Served cocktails rolls out four new drinks

Canned cocktail brand Served has extended its range of full-strength RTD cocktails with four classic bar staples added to the range.

Eastern flavour for gin brand

MIDDLE Eastern flavours are at the heart of the latest gin launch from Opihr.
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Cheers to beers and fine drams

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.

Cashing in on Dad’s big day

DRINKS distributor Maxxium UK reckons this month’s Father’s Day provides an excellent sales opportunity for convenience retailers and the firm is urging store owners...

Summer taste makers

New flavours and packs for fruit ciders have arrived in time for a Scottish heatwave Today’s cider drinkers seek new, exciting variants with exotic flavour...