Shot brand set to turn up heat

Versatiliy is vital when stocking spirits as the way younger adults choose their drinks is very different from their parents’ habits and even more mature...
Boost

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...

Wrap up sales with premium

Pernod Ricard says premium spirits are essential to strong festive sales

Let it be chilled

June and July are the biggest-selling summer months for beer and cider according to Budweiser and Stella Artois brand owner ABI and it claims the...

Guilt free energy in the can

THE Rockstar range of energy drinks has been further expanded with the launch of two new sugar free variants. Rockstar Revolt is a the new...
Tropicana’s new range

Health at its heart

Tropicana’s new range

First Christmas for reworked RTD

THE impulse sector had “a cracking Christmas” last year with beer, wine and spirit sales value up by 3.3% on the previous Christmas, generating...

Screaming onto shelf

COCA-Cola European partners (CCEP) has announced it will embark on its biggest-ever Halloween campaign for Fanta, rolling out limited-edition packs and spending big on marketing activities.

Tis the season to buy big brands

THE festive season is an opportunity for family get-togethers, outings, and blockbuster films on telly – all of which should present opportunities to boost...
Forest Feast Signature Chocolate Nut range

Nuts about chocolate

FOREST Feast has launched a new Signature Chocolate Nut range in a bid to tap into growth for premium snacks.

Variety key to success

OFFERING as wide a range of products as possible is the best way to make a success of Halloween, according to the owner of Fruittella and Chupa Chups .
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Toffee with the treacle touch

TREACLE Toffee, an old-school sweetie, has been repackaged and given a Halloween twist by Walkers Nonsuch. The product is made with black treacle, whole...

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,...

A whisky and ginger warmer

Exclusive to Scotland, limited edition packs of 1L Whyte & Mackay will be bundled together with Schweppes Ginger Ale this month

Sinking teeth into barbecue bakery

CONSUMERS got pretty good at barbecuing over the last two years, as restrictions on hospitality led to many bringing the party to their garden.

Demands of the season

IN retail terms Easter and the other spring occasions aren’t only about chocolate. But special seasonal chocolate treats, sharing bags and gifts can contribute...