Maximise your lolly – Ice cream
THE ice cream market is worth £933m in the UK and shoppers purchasing ice cream tend to spend more on an average c-store visit...
Sparkling in early roll out
INTRODUCED south of the border and in Ireland in test markets earlier this year US soft drink Sparkling Ice has been rolled out ahead...
Lapping up the Lir luxury
There is an increasing demand for luxury Easter eggs for adults, according to Google Trends data, with the search term “Best Easter Eggs 2022” growing by more than 5000% and results showcasing eggs catering for an older audience.
Cleanest time of the year?
IF you thought the spring was the main time for Britain’s households to go through a deep cleaning session think again.
It just might be...
Be a top wine seller
A suppliers’ guide for convenience retailers
Stock up on multi-packs
Multipacks of cider and energy drinks are expected to show growth at Christmas
Drinking over lemons – Alcoholic beverages
BEER has come under considerable pressure from other long drinks in recent years, including cider and new styles of flavoured alcoholic beverages, premixes and...
Flavours bring cider new summer fans
SUMMERTIME and the drinking is easy ... or at least it should be for flavoured cider in the off-trade.
While total volume sales of cider...
Preparing for a busy flu season
Winter is coming and with it a host of seasonal ailments that – perhaps this year more than ever – consumers will be looking to avoid.
Exciting NPD in time for Easter
Confectionery giant Ferrero is stepping up its offer with a raft of NPD tailored to the Easter occasion
Bring home a distillery
Visiting a distillery is a must for most whisky fans, but island distilleries aren’t always the most accessible, particularly in the winter
Fright night turns sweet
IT might be kids’ stuff to some but the annual ghosts and ghouls festival of Halloween has become one of the most important seasonal...
Cocktails for the summer
CWF is stepping into summer with the launch of a new RTD cocktail range.
Ensuring fewer risks
The Retail Mutual advises checking cover after a refit
Sauces turn up the heat
Summers are getting hotter, if barbecue sauces are anything to go by. Manufacturers are turning the heat up in the battle of the barbie bottles....
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...
