Spring into boxed sales boosts

WE’RE now smack bang in the middle of one the most important periods of  the year for boxed chocolate sales, says chocolate confectionery producer...
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Shakes in demand

Lockdown hasn’t taken any wind from the sails of frozen milkshake machine supplier F’real
Pernod Ricard has expanded its free-from alcohol offer with a rose variant.

Pink makes glasses clink

PERNOD Ricard alcohol-free spirits brand Ceder Rose has a new flavour that’s fit for the summer

Small is bountiful

CRAFT manufacturing is becoming important in many parts of the drinks business including whisky. At Isle of Arran Distillery managing director Euan Mitchell said...

Fife focus for Kingsbarns

Family-owned Fife distillery Kingsbarns has unveiled a new whisky – Balcomie

Facing up to winter demands

BOOST Drinks has launched a limited-edition Boost Winter Spice energy drink that the firm says will bring a new dimension to the market and...

Italian trio land on British shores

BEER importer World Beers is bringing three more Italian craft beers into the country ahead of the summer sales season. All from the award-winning Birradamare...

A festive first from Baxters

Baxters Food Group has made its first foray into the gifting market with the launch of a new range of Christmas hampers.
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Game on

Monster Energy has launched an on-pack promotion offering exclusive Assassin's Creed content and special prizes

Cater for the cake makers

Christmas the biggest home-baking period of the year HOME baking experiences a spike in sales at Christmas as consumers prepare for parties and celebrations, says...

Limited gifts to love or hate

Love it or hate it brand Marmite has launched a limited-edition Christmas gift range. The Marmite Chocolate Jar is the brand’s recognisable jar made entirely...
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Consumers go nuts for festive snacks

With the crisps, snacks and nuts category remaining a popular one, KP Snacks reckons upcoming Christmas celebrations will provide ample opportunity to push these sales further.
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Season is the ‘shining star’ for sweet treats

SPECIALIST confectionery wholesaler Hancocks considers Christmas to be the industry’s “shining star”. The company says its Christmas sales grew by 16% year on year in...
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Walkers shortbread has a patriotic festive range for retailers

Scottish twist on Christmas
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Time to change fascia?

Following a 2017 which saw consolidation on a huge scale is now the time to change?
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Panda wants mums to think again

CHILDREN’S soft drink Panda has being relaunched ahead of summer by brand owner Nichols. The new look’s designed to get what the brand owner calls...