cider, Merrydown, Sheppy’s,

Merrily making a meal of cider

FOOD matching will be a priority for Merrydown promotion in 2015. Debs Carter, marketing director alcohol at SHS Drinks, said: “Cider and food matching represents...
The new Dairylea Lunchers from Mondelez International.

Market News | Dairylea, Funkin Cocktails, Butterkist, Captain Morgan

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
boxes of cider

Cider trends for nights at home

LOCKDOWN may be an increasingly distant memory, but some pandemic trends have staying power.

Spirits need to chill out to sell more

SPIRITS can benefit from a summer uplift, with customers picking up fractional-sized bottles and cocktail ingredients on their way to parties and barbecues. And...

Belhaven celebrates the very best in what Scotland has to offer

Dunbar brewery Belhaven looks to boost up support for local Scottish food and drink to help bring more sales for local convenience stores.
Dolly Parton holds a bottle of Dolly Wine Rose against a blue background.

It’s Wine to Five as Dolly Parton launches new wines in UK

Country superstar Dolly Parton is crossing the Islands in the Stream to bring her Dolly Wines range over from the US to the UK market.

Etsu Gin unveils a citrus double act

Love Drinks has strengthened its portfolio of global drinks with the addition of two citrus flavoured Japanese gins from Etsu Gin.

Tropical twist on no alcohol

KOPPARBERG has been mixing it up in the alcohol-free category, with the addition of a new flavour to its portfolio.
Multipacks remain a strong addition to the cider section across convenience, says Kopparberg.

Kopparberg pushes multipacks for convenience

Swedish cider firm Kopparberg reckons it’s a no-brainer then that a strong range of cider options – especially multipacks – should be the order of the day as retailers look to prepare ahead for the incoming sun.
Promotional image for the Guinness Lovely Drops marketing campaign.

Win a Lovely Drop with Guinness

Irish stout brand Guinness is set to give back to retailers and consumers alike with its new Lovely Drops digital platform offering a host of prizes to be won.
Tomatin five virtues bottles

Turning whisky into a virtue

SCOTCH whisky distiller Tomatin has just launch its third expression in its Five Virtue Series

Bringing in choice

Talonmore Drinks Company aims to offer consumers a greater choice across the alcohol free market with its Talonmore Non-Alcoholic spirit.
Jam Shed Rose

Clink with pink wine

WINE brand Jam Shed is looking to tap into demand for rosé  varietals, with the launch of its first pink variant: Jam Shed Californian Rosé.
Magners Rose

Can offers lightweight solution

CIDER brand Magners has put its rosé variety – initially only available in bottles – into cans.
A bottle of Penrhos Handcrafted Wonky Strawberry Gin stands on a white table against a white background with a pink bowl of strawberries next to the bottle and a rose gold jigger measure behind the bowl.

Penrhos Gin unveils new Wonky Strawberry Gin flavour

Craft distiller Penrhos Gin has unveiled a limited-edition variant with the new Wonky Strawberry Gin, made from misshapen and surplus strawberries.
Berry Bros & Rudd’s bottles

World of expressions

New Scotch Single Malts have launched as part of Berry Bros & Rudd’s latest seasonal collection.