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Comfortable new year

GLASGOW and Edinburgh both feature in a major sampling initiative for Southern Comfort, from Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands. Across the UK, from late last month, during...
Freestar beer

A freedom of choice

Health continues to remain at the forefront of many consumers’ minds, with the Covid-19 pandemic fuelling this to new heights.
White Claw Hard Seltzer range

A seltzer with bite

American ‘hard seltzer’ brand White Claw has landed in the UK

A Rouge addition

Edrington has extended its Courvoisier De Luxe series with a new launch for the cognac brand.
A bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin stands on a wooden table with greenery and water in the background.

Eden Mill extends partnership with Genesis Scottish Open as Official Gin

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced a two-year extension to its deal with the Genesis Scottish Open as the 'Official Gin' of the golf tournament.
Belhaven rolled out new pack designs across its Best and Black beers last year.

Make it clear with Scottish beer

Convenience retailers should look to eye-catching Scottish brands for off-trade consumers seeking home-grown beers – and Belhaven reckons it has the answer.
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2014 brings a hot season to build on

CIDER, of all types,traditionally does well in summer. So, with some decent weather to enjoy this year, was it a boom time for cider...

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.
Gin Bothy owner Kim Cameron is delighted to make it to Hollywood.

Convenience in brief | Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg.

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...
Pack shots of Beatbox RTD carton packs including Blue Razzberry, Juicy Mango, Orange Blast and Fruit Punch with a wavy purple and black square background behind them.

Red Star Brands launches BeatBox RTDs to the UK

American RTD cocktail brand BeatBox has rolled out to the UK market for the first time as distributor Red Star Brands continues to shake up the category.
people "cheersing" cans of Kopparberg

Sweet tastes for the summer

If there is one thing that could compete with Scottish consumers’ love for a good drink, it would be the collective sweet tooth that drives them to sweeter options in stores.

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...
Guinness no alcohol

A stout without the alcohol

Fans of Ireland’s most famous stout can now pick up an ABV-free version of Guinness.

Project produces rye pale ale

The Brewers Project range from Guinness is expanding with the launch of Guinness Rye Pale Ale, the latest beer from St. James’s Gate, Dublin. Nick...
A bottle of Sarti Rosa splashes down in a liquid with two wine glasses next to it fill with the spirit and fruit, with pieces of fruit splashing into the liquid as well.

Sarti Rosa aperitif lands in the UK

Italian aperitif brand Sarti Rosa has made its way to the UK as the Campari Group aims to drive up excitement for the Spritz cocktail market.