Fizz fuels the party spirit
SPARKLING wines such as cava and prosecco are affordable treats to be enjoyed throughout the festive season, according to Freixenet.
And with Nielsen figures...
Will small be beautiful?
BEER and cider giant Heineken has given some of its brands new looks ahead of the summer.
Desperados spirit beers and Old Mout cider are...
Multitasking
ENERGY drinks fulfil several roles during the Christmas period, according to Boost Drinks, which highlights potential sales for use as mixers, as drinks for...
Ferrero goes large and adds Joy
BOXED chocolate sales for the three main spring occasions are worth £139m, says Ferrero and it reckons its own £22m sales that it achieved...
The cocktail months – SHS Drinks
FRUITY and colourful, cocktails are an essential part of many summer parties. The trend to use RTDs as a basis for cocktails started in...
Celebrating the season
STG on the festive cigar opportunity
Premier Foods adds flavours of Christmas
Leading producer Premier Foods has expanded its range with seasonal limited-edition items across its Bisto, Oxo and Paxo brands.
The impulsive outdoors
Lighter flavour drinks sales rise during warm summer months says RTD brand owner
As consumers take the party outside, impulse purchases rise, according to Global Brands.
To...
Turn heads this summer
“Creating eye-catching displays can help increase sales, especially impulse buys. Additionally, cross merchandising soft drinks with barbecue items and food, and offering ‘meal deal’...
Three up for the cup
Drinks giant follows strawberry and cucumber with a 2016 trio
IT’S not unusual to see flavoured cider launches and limited-edition releases in, or ahead of,...
Marking 50 years of Creme Eggs
Mondelez is celebrating Cadbury Creme Egg’s 50th birthday this year. To mark the occasion, the firm has invited retailers to take part in its Golden Goobilee campaign, which promises to drive footfall with cash prizes to be won
Ginger beer to spice up the market
CARIBBEAN food and drink specialist Grace Foods UK has added some ginger spice to the soft drinks market with the launch of Mighty Malt.
The...
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...
Stocking presents for pets can help boost festive sales
The old saying goes that a dog is for life, not just for Christmas. But according to Mars Petcare, the festive season is still “the most important time of the year” for the petcare category.
Brewed for good
BREWGOODER has put sustainability at the heart of its range, as it prepares to launch five new beers onto Co-op shelves in the new year.
Festive Pot Noodle launches for Christmas
Instant hot snack brand Pot Noodle has introduced a new flavour and launched a festive pack for Christmas.
