Bringing in the cheddar
A festive fifth-uplift for cheese
Sweet treats for Halloween
Swizzels has a range of Halloween-related products that it hopes will help the brand build on the 5% growth in total sugar sales that it saw last Halloween .
Timing vital at Christmas
We know that confectionery is important to Christmas sales, particularly in convenience stores, but how can retailers make the best of the seasonal opportunities?
The...
Where there’s a grill there’s a way
SUMMER is a time for barbecues, but Bestway sales director – retail, Richard Holmes, argues that to make the most of the season, convenience...
Perfect kit for a spritz
Italian aperitivo brand Aperol has launched a new Aperol Spritz Kit in time for Christmas.
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...
Spirits get the party started
CHILLED pre-mixes and fractional bottles are what’s required to get spirit drinkers into the summer party mood, according to Diageo.
The drinks giant reckons that...
Birthday cream
BIG-selling sherry brand Harveys celebrates its 220th anniversary this year.
Harveys, responsible for Harveys Bristol Cream, is marking the milestone with a new marketing campaign...
Wrapped up for the winter
MEN aged 18 to 34 form the target audience for the Burton’s Biscuit Company partnership with radio station Talksport.
The promotion, running until January next...
Pomme all ye faithful
EMPIRE Bespoke Foods has introduced a new addition to the La Mortuacienne range of French lemonades
Don’t forget the pet gifts this Christmas
ADVENT calendars, stockings full of treats and novelties ... they’re not just for children. Animal lovers use the festive season as an excuse to...
Biscuit boom at Christmas
IN a nation of biscuit lovers, the approach of the festive season can provide a big opportunity for sales.
In 2013, £93.8m was spent...
Stock up on multi-packs
Multipacks of cider and energy drinks are expected to show growth at Christmas
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...
Putting chocs on the box
Confectionery giant Ferrero is putting its chocolates on TV for Christmas.
It is to spend £8.1m on advertising including four TV campaigns across the festive...
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...
