Can of history

A journey to Bavaria over 130 years ago starts the story of Tennent’s Lager as told on the back of the brand’s new cans.

Chocolate should be match fit

Pies and beer are not the only categories to benefit from a sales uplift during major football tournaments, the confectionery category could also be in for a welcome bounce
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American coco water crosses pond

AMERICAN coconut water brand, Coco5, has arrived in the UK. Targeted at what the producers call “the booming coconut water market and wellbeing beverage sector”,...
bebeto halloween sweets

Sweets go spooky

Kervan Gida is ready to treat UK consumers to some spooky Bebeto treats this Halloween.
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Bread of love

ARYTZA Food Solutions has launched a heart-shaped Cuisine de France loaf in time for Valentine’s Day. The 250g L’amour Loaf is a buttery bread with...
Haribo boxing advert

Sweets that pack a punch

Haribo is boxing clever with its latest TV campaign.
Penny in sugar

Sugar levy is not too taxing

THE big day is almost here. From 6 April soft drinks with more than 5g of sugar per 100ml – which translates to 16.5g for a 330ml can - will be subject to a sugar tax.

Spring into boxed sales boosts

WE’RE now smack bang in the middle of one the most important periods of  the year for boxed chocolate sales, says chocolate confectionery producer...
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Let’s hear it for chicken

FROZEN food brand Aunt Bessie’s, is being backed by an £8 million winter campaign that promotes serving Yorkshire puddings with roast chicken as well...
Cadbury Bunny plush toy and egg

3 tips for scheduling a happy Easter

Delia Metral, Mondelez, shares three top Easter scheduling tips for shopkeepers
Limited edition Pot Noodle Christmas flavour in cracker packaging

Festive Pot Noodle launches for Christmas

Instant hot snack brand Pot Noodle has introduced a new flavour and launched a festive pack for Christmas.
Eden Mill gin and Gordon's pink gin

Gingle all the way!

Eden Mill distillery has launched a miniatures gift set and Diageo is tapping into the pink gin sub-sector

Festive finery

IN the lead up to and through the Christmas period, shoppers can look for items to create a special occasion in their  homes –...

Doing the global dew

MOUNTAIN Dew, the citrus drink marketed in the UK by Britvic, aims to spark interest with a sports-linked film that kicks off its new...
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. ”

School test for water

EDINBURGH schools are among the first in the UK to offer tetra packed spring water to their pupils.