Bounce up in spring
Easter presents opportunities and the giants of chocolate reckon they know how to make the best of them.
BIG selling favourites from Mars Chocolate are...
Take stock of festive spirits
Convenience retailers can boost their alcohol sales by stocking trending spirits as gifts and a range of celebratory drinks, Diageo has said.
Families set to enjoy cheap grills
WE are set for a barbecue summer, according to Caroline Hoare of specialist manufacturer Bar-Be-Quick. “Families want to spend quality time together having low-cost,...
Chocolate makes seven
INCREASING numbers of people are adding coconut water to their drinks repertoire according to Giles Brook, CEO of Vita Coco.
Quoting Kantar Worldpanel figures he...
Limited edition festive Coke bottle launched
COCA-COLA Enterprises has unveiled a new festive format and its ‘Give a little happiness’ TV advert with an aim to maximise sales over the...
Seasons beatings
Summer should give a helping hand to sales of many, but not necessarily all, drinks. Who are the champs of June, July and August?
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Surprises in store this Christmas
FERRERO is expanding its Kinder gifting range this Christmas by introducing Kinder Mini Mix 79g selection pack (RRP £2.49). The array of Kinder treats...
Cool liquid assets – Planning for heat
The summer of 2013 won’t have a Euro championship, a London Olympics and Paralympics, or a Diamond Jubilee to encourage the party spirit. But...
Craft distiller launches a festive dozen
EDEN Mill, the St Andrews-based firm that includes a brewery and a distillery, has a range of gin-based gifts and products on the market...
Sugar free tropical energy
A trip to a tropical island may be off the cards for now, but Lucozade Zero is bringing the taste of summer to us with its new release
Condiments of the season
MIZKAN brand Haywards, which last year introduced a Tang-o-Meter to its range of pickled vegetables reckons pickles and chutneys should be seen as key...
Baking up a spooky treat
Dr Oetker eyes Halloween sales .
Playing the premium
SPIRITS and wine brands owner has been urging retailers to carry a wide selection of premium wines and spirits and stock up early to grab...
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.
Mulling it over until January
TRADITIONAL cider brand Henry Westons has relaunched its Mulled Cider for the winter season.
Available from now until January it’s described as a “classic...
Starting early
WHEN it comes to Christmas retailing, if you’re not fast you’re last
