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FOLLOWING the Vote for the House Party slogan on its advertising on the run up to and during the general election, Smirnoff is continuing...
Families set to enjoy cheap grills
WE are set for a barbecue summer, according to Caroline Hoare of specialist manufacturer Bar-Be-Quick. “Families want to spend quality time together having low-cost,...
Dreaming of a wine Christmas
THERE are few categories to compare with wine when it comes to consumers’ willingness to experiment and try something new
Winter bugs set for a resurgence
Return of flu could see over the counter sales soar
Take flight with Bru
AG Barr is giving one lucky consumer the chance to watch the World Cup from a warmer climate thanks to a new Irn-Bru on-pack promotion.
Milk and extras on the rise
FLAVOURED milk sales grew by 2.2% in the last year to £297m according to Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats. It says chocolate milk has...
Exclusive to independents
SHS Drinks has brought more fruit flavour to its WKD RTD range with a new SKU exclusive to independent retailers
At home for the holidays
Christmas is party season and many people looking forward to celebrating at home will already have begun planning their drinks purchases.
Lightening up the seasonal burger
BREAD can sometimes be the overlooked ingredient of a picnic or barbecue but, obviously, every sandwich needs some form of the daily essential.
With mainstream...
Arty label stands out
THE fourth in an annual series of limited edition bottles with art at their heart has been released for Spanish wine Campo Viejo.
The latest...
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...
Sales sugar and spice
The only subcategory within confectionery that is growing is sugar confectionery, now worth £242m having grown by 3% in the last year, says Chewits.
Looking...
Wall’s aims for a sunny side up
WALL’S aims to make its thick pork sausages a barbecue must with a three-month promotion giving customers the chance to win cash by predicting...
Continental union
Holyrood Distillery has brought together three non-traditional rum producing countries in the launch of its new blended rum.
Sour for the summer
AG Barr is adding two new limited edition flavours to its range.
Ready to cook
MOY Park’s new barbecue range of chicken products for summer 2015 – The Good Kitchen BBQ range – includes Sweet Chilli Chicken Thighs and...
