Cracking line-up for Easter

Confectionery producers lay out their seasonal plans.
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RTD takes fruit flavour route

THE future of RTDs lies in mixed fruit flavours, says VK. Responding to developments in other drinks, and ahead of the busy Christmas sales...
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Games on!

LARGE sporting events can see people, often in groups, watch on in front rooms across the country. Effective big-night-in retailing is likely to pay...

Red wrapping for Caffè Latte

STARBUCKS is bringing back its festive cup design for its chilled RTD Caffè Latte for 2017. 

Some strawberry sparkle

GALLO Family Vineyards has expanded its Spritz range of sparkling wines with the launch of Gallo Family Vineyards Spritz Wild Strawberry. Tasting notes for the...

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...
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No booze for brother

BROTHERS Cider has expanded its range with the launch of its first alcohol-free variant.
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Season of treats

TREATSIZES and individual-serving-sized lines, which the firm calls “self-eats”, are being prioritised in Mondelez International’s Halloween push. “Seasonal self-eats are a great way to get...
Jim Bean Welcome Sessions promotion

Turning up the volume

Jim Beam has teamed up with music production team La Blogotheque to launch the Jim Beam: Welcome Sessions

Kiwi cider heads fourth

World cider brand Old Mout has added a fourth flavour. Pomegranate & Strawberry joins Summer Berries, Passionfruit & Apple and Kiwi & Lime in the...

New look for lunchtimes

LUNCHTIME shoppers are being targeted by Britvic in a relaunch of its juice drink brand Drench. GB marketing director Kevin McNair said: “Adults tend to...
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Stocking presents for pets can help boost festive sales

The old saying goes that a dog is for life, not just for Christmas. But according to Mars Petcare, the festive season is still “the most important time of the year” for the petcare category.

Celebrating the season

STG on the festive cigar opportunity

Opening up the sails in UK stores

Sailing into the UK just in time for Christmas is Specialty Brands’ Boatyard Sloe Boat Gin.

Looking for a summer blockbuster

ONE of the big family film releases of the summer will be Minions. And soft drinks firm Coca-Cola Enterprises will team up with the...

Unleashing a flurry of flavour

CCEP has unveiled a raft of soft drinks NPD ahead of the summer .