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...
Pumpkin Ice Cream Launched for Halloween
Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s is introducing a new limited-edition flavour for Halloween; Pumpkin Cheesecake, available to retailers throughout October.
Last year 37% of...
Food sales in festive boost
STRONG demand for Christmas food and drink gave Scotland’s food retail industry a boost at the end of 2015, with the best performance in...
Get ready for last minute rush – novelty Easter products
SHOPPERS made a lot of last minute purchases of novelty Easter products last year. So this year, convenience stores should be prepared for the...
Crabbie’s gingers up its flavour range
TWO new fruity flavours have been introduced to give Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer a summer boost.
The brand, which manufacturer Halewood International claims is now...
Free from set for a scorcher
With consumers increasingly considering their health, alcohol-free wines like Eisberg Alcohol-Free may be a popular choice
Fruit growing in cider aisle
Report is predicting a bright future
Halloween cake push
General Mills spies a Halloween opportunity for home baking, and the firm has doubled its marketing spend to make the most of it.
‘Choc’-a-block with new treats
C-store owners will be able to entice customers with a range of exciting festive Cadbury products, says makers Mondelez International.
Kitchen kit a festive hit
Bacofoil reckons the brand is well positioned to help retailers generate link sales this December
Vegan opportunities
RETAILERS may have noticed increased demand for meat-free alternatives to burgers and hot dogs, but dairy-free brands are also set to shine this summer.
Sparkling celebration
Loch Lomond Group has launched a new RTD range offering consumers the opportunity to indulge in a Scottish tipple with a botanical twist
KitKat gets the cone treatment
KITKAT, said to be the UK’s biggest selling confectionery line according to IRI, is getting the cone treatment.
Ahead of hoped-for warm summer weather,...
Scandal aids brand loyalty
NO barbecue would be complete without a burger. Yet 2013’s horsemeat scandal put many customers off the summer staple food.
However frozen food specialist,...
Crumbs make Christmas
MAKING the most of seasonal events like Christmas can be a great way to attract shoppers.
• Premier Foods reckons retailers should use off-shelf displays to...
Fresh campaign to protect teeth at Easter
GLAXOSMITHKLINE has unveiled a new Easter campaign for its Aquafresh toothpaste brand, encouraging families to remember to look after their teeth while enjoying the...
