Rabbie Burns

Beating the blues with a celebration

While retailers in other parts of the UK may struggle to find cause for celebration this month, Scottish stores have a national poet to help them through the winter.

Spooky snack attack

LEADING soft drinks, cakes, snacks and biscuit producers are intensifying launch and marketing activity on Halloween-themed products in an attempt to boost sales during...

Hancocks hopping into Easter

Margins of up to 65% are available from Hancocks Easter confectionery range, according to wholesaler
Tyrrells mature cheddar & chive crisps

Festive fun for Tyrrells

KP Snacks has rolled out its new limited-edition Christmas packaging across its Tyrrells brand.

Water proves summer star

Give the clear stuff space to sell says Scottish soft drinks giant SUMMER is a key sales period for water and last year it was...

New look for ale

MCEWAN’S Export has a new can design, part of the brewer’s plan to remodel the heritage brand for the 21st century. The new McEwan’s Export...

Let the sun shine in

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. What are some of the key product categories to consider when barbecue weather hits and...

Energy drink is seeing red

Boost has expanded its energy portfolio with the launch of Red Berry .
Halls extra strong

Building on trust

Colder months are coming in Scotland, and the guarantee of a fair amount of rain is sure to lead to more consumers socialising indoors more often.
Grace Jamaican Jerk BBQ

Hotting up on the sauce shelf

CONSUMERS want restaurant flavours at home and that extends from the kitchen into the garden in barbecue season according to Caribbean food and drink supplier Grace Foods

Don’t forget the softies

As one of the holiday season’s busiest product categories, soft drinks offers party sales possibilities and more SOFTLY does it this Christmas. According to Kantar,...

Spread some festive cheer

SPREADABLE cheese brand Primula has launched limited-edition festive packs across its range.

Grouse ad takes flight

The Famous Grouse has been back on TV screens with a campaign that focuses on occasions and the outdoors
Speyburn bottle and box

Flavour in a fresh package

AHEAD of the festive season, single malt Scotch whisky brand Speyburn has added a new limited-release expression to its portfolio.
New Blossom Hill range

New look for Blossom Hill

Design targets younger audiences
Ginger Grouse and Jim Beam Lime Splash, two ready-to-drink mixes designed to appeal to younger consumers.

Long tall profits – Maxxium UK

LONG, refreshing alcoholic drinks, versatile spirits and innovative ready-to-drink mixes are the keys to summer stocking according to premium spirits distributor Maxxium UK. And,...