Chris Shead

Getting into spirits this Christmas

“This Christmas is likely to be the third in a row dominated by gin, and the average outlet now stocks on average eight different types: two standard, three premium and three super premium. ”

Fancy a crafty Christmas?

CRAFT and specialist beers are currently increasing sales and gaining significant media coverage and some stores may well want to offer something special for...

Juices go on a health kick

TWO juice brands aim to appeal to health-conscious shoppers with new products and range extensions in place in time for summer. Sunmagic has added a...

Guinning for gold

AHEAD of summer,  Guinness, the Diageo-owned Irish beer brand famous for its dark black stout, branched out with the launch of  Guinness Golden Ale. The...
Ferrero Christmas products

Spending big for celebration

Millions invested in festive push
Laura Muir

Chariots of Strathmore

SCOTTISH water brand Strathmore has joined forces with local hero Laura Muir as part of a new sponsorship deal with the long distance runner.

Coca-Cola shares hope

Coca-Cola has drafted in the support of singer Katy Perry as part of its Open To Better campaign
Brixton Brewery new beer range

Raising a glass for Age UK

BRIXTON Brewery has launched a new beer to raise money for charity Age UK Lambeth
Merrydown Cider

Festively fruity

TOTAL take-home alcohol sales value increased by 2% last Christmas, generating £4.1 billion-worth of retail sales in the 12-week festive period, said Amanda Grabham,...
Whitley Neil rhubarb & ginger

Getting into the Christmas spirit

Halewood is getting ready to roll out a range of Christmas packs that could be ideal for adults in need of a stocking filler.

Focusing on adults

Growing sector should be a hit this summer, says Fentimans SUMMER is game time for fresh flavours according to adult soft drinks firm Fentimans Botanical...

Premium wine in gift demand

WHETHER it’s hot and spiced for a party or chilled to serve with dinner, wine continues to be an integral part of the drinks...

Hats off to seasonal rule breakers

RULES can be broken at Christmas. In fact, eating too many mince pies or wearing kitschy jumpers can be justified precisely because it’s Christmas...
Echo Falls Melon and Mint, and Raspberry and Lavendar

Botanicals in a bottle this summer

Affordability an advantage says CWF
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

Taste of the summer

AG Barr has added three new fruity flavours to its Caribbean sparkling drink range, KA