A piece of cake

ANNUAL sales of icing and marzipan are worth £35m a year according to Dr Oetker and, it says, 47% of those sales are recorded...
Cocktail cans

Spirited new can SKUs from Diageo

Diageo has expanded its range of RTDs with the roll out of two new premix cocktails

Packed with raspberries

Liqueur launches summer pack
Levi Roots Tropical Punch

Drivers and kids need the soft touch

SOFT drinks are an essential part of the festive drinks mix, according to Vimto Soft Drinks. Marketing manager, Emma Hunt, identifies Christmas as “a...

Playing it cool is not for fools

THERE are few greater pleasures than a cold drink on a hot day, and with the school holidays bringing consumers out of the house,...

The season of premium spirits

When it comes to premium spirits in Scotland, single malt whiskies certainly spring to mind, but retailers also shouldn’t overlook NPD according to Shead

Home bakers grab a chance to show off

MINCE pies, Christmas cake, Yule log... it’s the season when home bakers have a licence to show off and wow friends and family with...
Christmas party

Wine brings festive cheer

As the nights draw in, warming reds take centre stage, while sparkling still proves to be a hit across Christmas celebrations

Growing appeal of bottled water

A long hot summer can boost bottled water sales enormously but according to one major producer 2016 is already looking good. Nestlé says that...
OASIS has gone all tropical with its new flavour, Mango Medley, designed to appeal to the drink’s core target audience of 16-24 year olds

Oasis joins the exotic trend

OASIS has gone all tropical with its new flavour, Mango Medley, designed to appeal to the drink’s core target audience of 16-24 year olds....
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A grim Golden Quarter

Golden Quarter sales in Scotland are off to a weak start, according to the latest KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).

Top-up takes a lead

IN the lead up and throughout the Christmas period, shoppers often look for items to create a special at-home occasion and are more likely...
Echo Falls Melon and Mint, and Raspberry and Lavendar

Botanicals in a bottle this summer

Affordability an advantage says CWF
Eden Mill gin and Gordon's pink gin

Gingle all the way!

Eden Mill distillery has launched a miniatures gift set and Diageo is tapping into the pink gin sub-sector

Ilchester has a cheesy makeover for Easter

Ilchester Cheese is out to expand the indulgent options this Easter season with the launch of its new hot cross bun inspired cheddar cheese block.
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New look for old faves

CONFECTIONERY expert Candyland has repackaged its retro favourites in a Halloween-themed bag that the company says is perfect for trick or treating. The new I...