Skittles and Starburst get spooky
This Halloween sees the launch of two limited editions from Skittles and Starburst, as Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars, aims to capitalise on the...
Time to change fascia?
Following a 2017 which saw consolidation on a huge scale is now the time to change?
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...
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...
Hot sales with rosé
Wines and spirits giant Pernod Ricard UK reckons retailers could make the most of summer alcohol sales opportunities this year by highlighting seasonal events and...
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...
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.
Pink makes glasses clink
PERNOD Ricard alcohol-free spirits brand Ceder Rose has a new flavour that’s fit for the summer
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...
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.
Fife focus for Kingsbarns
Family-owned Fife distillery Kingsbarns has unveiled a new whisky – Balcomie
Scents of the season
UNILEVER UK is adding a limited-edition fragrance to its Comfort Creations range – Snowdrops & Winter Berries – aimed at shoppers who want festive...
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...
Shakes in demand
Lockdown hasn’t taken any wind from the sails of frozen milkshake machine supplier F’real
Spar Scotland launches ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign focusing on Scottish humour about weather
Spar stores in Scotland will focus on Scotland's unreliable weather
A multi-faceted marketing campaign will run using POS, digital, radio, social and PR to promote...
