Pet gift sales up

DO pet owners really buy their pets presents at Christmas? Well according to Mars Petcare it’s not just owners. Quoting Nielsen research  for 2015 the...

Adventurous consumers trading up

Longer lead times and consumers’ willingness to try new products during the festive season increases the number of Christmas products every year according to...

Looking rosy

BLENDED especially for the summer, J2O Garden Rose is only available until August. Britvic marketing director Jonathan Gartward said: “We’ve found limited editions can attract...
New fireworks campaign is launched by the Scottish Government and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service launches Firework Safety campaign

New fireworks campaign is launched by the Scottish Government and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Grace Sparkling Coconut Water

Sparkly NPD

CARIBBEAN-focused firm Grace Foods has been touting the benefits of its recently-launched slimline can Coconut Water range
Appletiser, Feminans Ginger Beer and Belvoir Elderflower Pressé

Mixers matter

Long drinks, cocktails and mocktails rise in popularity during the festive season – and not just any soft drink will do, say producers
Shloer, Mothers’ Day, Eisberg,

Sparkle up

MOTHER’S Day last year generated an increase of 42% in sales of Shloer and a rise in sales of Shloer Celebration by 28.5% according...
The Moy Park Good Kitchen BBQ range

Prepare for a Sizzling Summer with Moy Park’s BBQ Range

Leading UK food company Moy Park, has developed a range of BBQ products just in time for summer. Created using locally sourced chicken and...

It’s a bit of a mix up

FRUIT juice brand Del Monte has added some east Asian flavour to its range with a new Orange & Mandarin pure juice combination. Launched in...
Mondelez has plenty of NPD planned for Easter 2018, including hidden white Creme Eggs for the first time, as well as the return of a range of Easter favourites.

NPD spree for Easter

Mondelez lays out 2018 plan

Chris crossing the Atlantic

Reese’s Stateside take on seasonal opportunities FAMOUS for its Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s has launched a Christmas range that includes gift products and self-treat items. Brand...
Maltesers and Chewits

Preparation breeds seasonal success

Confectionery still king at Halloween as shoppers stock up on seasonal treats early, ahead of a likely increase in children going door-to-door post Covid

Fizz fuels the party spirit

SPARKLING wines such as cava and prosecco are affordable treats to be enjoyed throughout the festive season, according to Freixenet. And with Nielsen figures...

Popping corks for Christmas

Echo Falls is now in shape to capitalise on the party season thanks to the recent launch of its new Prosecco brand
Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve

Winter warmer from Speyside

Speyside whisky distillery The Glenlivet has added some warmth to its range of single-malts with the launch of a new rum-finished expression.
Frightened Rabbit star Grant Hutchison and wife Jayne launch cider shop

A cider shop to sing about

Cider shop opens in Anstruther, Fife