Pineapple direction
DEMAND for fruit-flavoured spirits prompted the creation and launch of Malibu Pineapple, according to Pernod Ricard UK.
The new variety, originally launched in the USA...
A debut with a Bong
A new arrival from the US – where it launched in 2008 – Bong Vodka is now being made available in the UK off-trade.
Created...
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Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Scotland’s most valuable off-trade RTDs+ brands
Sooped up
AT Scottish Grocer we often speak of certain drinks as young adult brands. They’re not exclusively for young adults, of course, but often...
Tennent’s pushes value formats
Bosses at Tennent's have been talking about the importance of different formats and price-marked packs to drive summer sales.
Cider goes spicey
SWEDISH cider brand Rekorderlig is to launch a Spiced Plum flavour.
The limited edition will replace the brand’s Winter Cider, which was launched in 2009.
The...
Thirst for flavour
THE lighter, sweeter flavours of fruit cider, said to be especially popular with young adults, have helped to spur growth in the overall cider...
When Johnnie comes marching home
LAST Christmas was a good one for spirits, with 92m individual bottles sold in the 12-week run-up as measured by Nielsen. That was a...
New spirit on market
A NEW sugar cane spirit has been released by Spirit of Haiti
Filtered vodka
SMIRNOFF, the UK’s biggest-selling vodka brand last month launched its latest marketing campaign, said by brand owner Diageo to be worth £15m.
The first...
A real gin revolution
A LINCOLNSHIRE distillery has launched its second gin in honour of a local celebrity
Fife focus for Kingsbarns
Family-owned Fife distillery Kingsbarns has unveiled a new whisky – Balcomie
Feedback leads to phase two
TREASURY Wine Estates has launched a second wave of price-marked packs, with packs priced at £6.99 and at £7.99 a bottle, following a trial...
Turning heads with a red gin
PERNOD Ricard has added some more colour to its Beefeater portfolio through the launch of a rhubarb and cranberry infused expression.
Start small and talk to beer fans
IT’S an exciting time for ale and premium beer sales in the UK, and Scotland is playing a major role in the ale revival...
Can offers lightweight solution
CIDER brand Magners has put its rosé variety – initially only available in bottles – into cans.
