Shaking up convenience
Cocktail brand eyes the off-trade
PREMIX cocktail producer Funkin has set its sights on growth in the convenience sector with the release of a new...
Small is bountiful
CRAFT manufacturing is becoming important in many parts of the drinks business including whisky.
At Isle of Arran Distillery managing director Euan Mitchell said...
Lifestyle changes reverse fortunes for big cigars
Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand
Bakes rising
HOME baking saw a year on year increase of 0.9 % last year according to Dr Oetker.
Gill Davies, executive head of marketing (ambient) at...
Ready to spend more this summer?
IMPROVING consumer confidence could mean a boost to entertaining including, if the weather plays ball, barbecues for families and friends, reckons wine firm CWF.
It...
Share the scares
New seasonal packs will help maintain its 25.2% share of the ambient packaged cake category according to Premier Foods.
The Cadbury Cauldron contains 12 individually wrapped...
A taste of style
Local store invites guests to try something special for the winter party season
CHRISTMAS comes but once a year or so the story goes. But...
Posh pack
Snack brand Tyrrell’s has added new popcorn and crisp flavours to its range.
Bellini Cocktail Poshcorn is available in a 75g pack with an RRP...
Let’s talk turkey, the battle is on to win festive customers
Offers, recipes, planners, countdowns and celebrity chefs... Christmas is well underway at the multiples. Could you learn from the giants?
IT is the time of...
Festive dozen
Symbol group’s 12 deals of Christmas make a 2016 return
BEER, wine, spirits and soft drinks will play a major role in symbol group Spar’s...
Something in the water
WATER brand Radnor Hills has extended its range with the addition of protein and energy enhanced drinks.
Choices to make
There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success
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.
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.
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
Christmas topping
In the brave new world of convenience shopping more product categories are coming into festive play
DRINKS and confectionery have long been seen as Christmas...







































