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...
Don’t miss a trick this year
CRISPS and snacks are on course for strong seasonal trading this Halloween, according to Calbee UK.
A huge opportunity for spirits
HALLOWEEN creates a huge seasonal opportunity to drive spirits sales, at least according to Johnny Dennys, head of brand and trade marketing at Mast-Jägermeister UK.
Making BBQ work for you
Retailers share their tips for summer sales .
Cider’s new look
AMBERDOWN, Today’s Group’s own-label cider range, is getting a summer makeover.
The label’s Dry Apple Cider and White Cider are both being relaunched in...
Spirits need to chill out to sell more
SPIRITS can benefit from a summer uplift, with customers picking up fractional-sized bottles and cocktail ingredients on their way to parties and barbecues. And...
Fruitful time for cider – C&C brands
CIDER is a summer drink; right? In some cases. Some 41% of beer and traditional cider is sold between May and October, while the...
A fresh start
AS 2014 has drawn to an end some fascinating and encouraging findings from specialist convenience channel market analyst HIM Research & Consulting suggested that...
No booze for brother
BROTHERS Cider has expanded its range with the launch of its first alcohol-free variant.
Classic flavour in a new format
Kopparberg has continued its expansion into the spirits category with the launch of a new flavoured gin
Seasonal Schweppes mocktails
Halloween party hosts may also look to create some ghoulish cocktails and mocktails for their guests, and mixers are a key ingredient for this.
Shaking up on shelves
THE team behind award-winning Aberdeen cocktail bar Orchid has launched a new canned cocktail brand.
In love with Christmas
Ferrero eyes festive Thorntons growth
Stand by for a snack attack
WHETHER it’s for snacking in front of The Snowman, or sharing at a party, crisps and nibbles are an essential part of the festive...
Bursting on to the scene
ENERGY drinks fans are looking for more flavour says Al Gunn of Boost Drinks.
And he reckons Boost’s new Cherry Burst will give independent retailers...
A Mexican flavour for summer
TEQUILA beer Amigos is now available in a seasonal pack which celebrates all things Mexico.
The limited-edition pack has been introduced to support the brand’s...
