Cider is in a strong position

THIS summer is shaping up to be another strong season for cider sales in the Scottish off trade.

Sharing the festivities

Nisha Enterprises recommends that retailers stock a wide variety of sharing bags over the Christmas period

The season of premium spirits

When it comes to premium spirits in Scotland, single malt whiskies certainly spring to mind, but retailers also shouldn’t overlook NPD according to Shead

Storck ready to share in success

FAMILIES are getting ready to return to the dinner table this Christmas and Storck UK has offered tips on how retailers can capitalise on the sharing opportunities this presents.

It’s time to shine

Unpredictable though it may be, Scottish summer arguably has a worse reputation than is really fair. When the clouds clear, the sun lingers in...

Baking the most of the scares

THE influence of American popular culture has helped Halloween grow into one of the most popular home-baking occasions behind Christmas and Easter, reckons Dr...

PET extensions take the party outdoors

AS more people socialise outdoors during summer – with barbecues and garden parties at home and by attending outdoor concerts or having picnics on...
ROBINSONS, the UK’s favourite squash brand, according to Nielson Scantrack, has a new TV advert for 2013

Boys’ own story for squash ad

ROBINSONS, the UK’s favourite squash brand, according to Nielson Scantrack, has a new TV advert for 2013. On screens until September, it focuses on...

Cheesy frights in the bag

CHEESE brand Mini Babybel has caught some spooky characters in its nets for this year’s Halloween frightfest. Individual mini cheeses will be dressed up as...
dead mans fingers rum

Seasonal rum serves

SKULL sporting rum brand Dead Man’s Fingers will be rolling out limited-edition Halloween bottles for its flagship Spiced Rum.
Changing eating habits have led to the introduction of a wide range of haggis products including vegetarian and ready meal options.

Stock up for supper time

RETAILERS should look beyond the home to community groups who hold Burns Suppers
Boxing champ Anthony Joshua has backed the Lucozade Sport campaign to support fitness workers.

Hard hitting RTD launch

Kopparberg Hard Seltzer launched late last month, with three flavours in the range

Being seen at summertime

Vodka brand to underline its status

Going green for growth

Getting behind key seasonal occasions is one way Butterkist hopes to encourage growth in popcorn sales. It has launched the limited-edition Grim Green Sweet Popcorn for...
Seriously cheese nuggets

Tap into the cheese boom

What's a Christmas dinner without a selection of cheeses for family and friends to pick at once the trifle bowls are empty?

New look for lunchtimes

LUNCHTIME shoppers are being targeted by Britvic in a relaunch of its juice drink brand Drench. GB marketing director Kevin McNair said: “Adults tend to...