Better than the cheap classics?
BARGAIN champagne or premium prosecco?
According to Nick Tatham, master of wine, at specialist Continental Wine & Food, there’s no competition. “A good, well-made...
Spooky nuts are back
THE M&M’S Halloween limited-edition peanut range is back this year.
Containing brown, green and orange M&M’s the limited-edition range comes in various packs including a...
Whisky’s roaring 20s
AS duty increases and other pressures cause spirit prices to rise drinks producers, large and not quite so large, have been giving greater importance...
Festive feasts
SANDWICH brand Urban Eat has launched six limited-edition varieties for Christmas.
The range includes Piggies Under Blankets sub roll, Boxing Day Brunch Panini, Brie and...
Pomme all ye faithful
EMPIRE Bespoke Foods has introduced a new addition to the La Mortuacienne range of French lemonades
Shaping up to be a real treat
Swizzels is all set for Halloween
NPD plays it cool
ANOTHER big gun has entered the UK iced-tea market following the launch of Fuze Tea
Fright night boosts sales
Next month we can expect analysis and research from a number of companies about Halloween’s effect on retail sales. What did they say about...
Go premium to take on multiples
PREMIUM boxed chocolate selections are preforming well and, with their help, it wouldn’t be unusual for a retailer to generate 40% of their annual...
Sugar-free sharers
WITH the festive season approaching, many consumers will be beginning to stockpile Christmas fare, reckons soft drinks firm CBL. Retailers should increase stock levels...
Discounters glitter at Christmas
ONE million more shoppers headed to Aldi and Lidl over Christmas, according to the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
The figures, published for...
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...
Choices to make
There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success
Mr Kipling’s makeover for a better life
THE Mr Kipling range has had a packaging revamp to tie in with the Premier Foods ‘Life is better with cake’ campaign. And the...
Seasons to be cheerful?
Chocolate manufacturers are launching new packs and products for the busy festive sales season
IN many categories of food and drink the sales period...
Wrap up sales with premium
Pernod Ricard says premium spirits are essential to strong festive sales
