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The party starters

No get-together or guising night is complete without some themed confectionery SWIZZELS’ themed variety bags are back for Halloween 2014, with bold new designs and...

Craft jumps 45%

Seasonal sales uplift predicted by capital gin CRAFT products and small-batch production are becoming important in many parts of the drinks industry. Edinburgh-based Spencerfield Spirit...

Premium wine in gift demand

WHETHER it’s hot and spiced for a party or chilled to serve with dinner, wine continues to be an integral part of the drinks...
Panda

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...

Sinking teeth into barbecue bakery

CONSUMERS got pretty good at barbecuing over the last two years, as restrictions on hospitality led to many bringing the party to their garden.

Coca-Cola shares hope

Coca-Cola has drafted in the support of singer Katy Perry as part of its Open To Better campaign

Animal free indulgence

FLOWER & White has secured a major listing for its low calorie and plant-based chocolate bars, which can now be found in 107 Spar Scotland stores.
Irn-Bru-Energy

An energetic new Bru coming soon

Two variants of the new energy drink will launch in July
Vimto 500ml

Squash soars

British soft drinks brand Vimto has been enjoying enviable growth according to data specialist Nielsen
Just the Tonic range

Giving drinks a head start

BURNS night is an occasion heavily set in tradition, including the food and drink that is consumed
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Setting up to sparkle and fizz

THE nature of retailing drinks for Christmas and New Year has changed remarkably over the years. For a start we’ve had the wine revolution in...

After dinner opportunity

IT’S the indulgent dessert time of year, and when friends or family pop in unexpectedly, customers expect their local c-store to have the kind...
Pickering's Gin baubles

Seasonal baubles are back

Edinburgh-based gin distiller Pickering’s has got into the festive spirit with the launch of a new limited edition gift pack.
Strongbow

Golden arrows

BRITAIN’S biggest-selling cider Strongbow has become an official partner of Team GB in Rio Olympics this year. Major activity across the summer will include limited-edition...
Jammie Dodger Christmas biscuit

Jammy Dodgers will be getting a festive makeover this Christmas

Burton’s Biscuit Company has unveiled the seasonal pack which will contain Jammy Dodgers embossed with three different festive designs
Coppenrath raspberry pavlova

Frozen treats take dessert up a level

Coppenrath sees convenience as key at Christmas