Elderflower for summer
THE firm behind French water brand Volvic has introduced a new flavour to its Touch of Fruit Sugar Free range.
The new variant, Apple &...
Bubble bubble toil and trouble
Plastic bags fit for bursting with confectionery may last long in the memory, but the occasion can also be big business for soft drinks.
A wee nip of tonic wine
Eldorado tonic wine is the subject of a new social media campaign, featuring world-renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean.
Casting a spell this Halloween
Halloween is big business for confectionery, and Perfetti Van Melle reckons it’s well-equipped to capitalise on this year’s spooky celebration.
Cater for the cake makers
Christmas the biggest home-baking period of the year
HOME baking experiences a spike in sales at Christmas as consumers prepare for parties and celebrations, says...
Apples are not the only fruit
MODERN flavoured ciders are attracting new customers to a traditional summer drink.
They have grown 131% in the off-trade over the last year according to...
Grouse ad takes flight
The Famous Grouse has been back on TV screens with a campaign that focuses on occasions and the outdoors
Maximise your lolly – Ice cream
THE ice cream market is worth £933m in the UK and shoppers purchasing ice cream tend to spend more on an average c-store visit...
Big brands offer season’s sweeting
Confectionery sales were worth £706m at Christmas in 2015 according to Mondelez International.
And it says it has a 29.4% share of the Christmas chocolate...
Darker fingers variant
MONDELEZ has expanded its Cadbury Fingers range with the roll out of a new Bournville variant.
Tequila with a twist
Amber Beverages has added a Hawaiian twist to its Rooster tequila brand with the launch of Rooster Rojo Smoked Pineapple infused Añejo Tequila.
Harviestoun says haud your ABV
Whisky may be the drink synonymous with Burns Night, but not all consumers will be enjoying a tipple on the 25th
Adventurous consumers trading up
Longer lead times and consumers’ willingness to try new products during the festive season increases the number of Christmas products every year according to...
Taking home the bronze
HAMES Chocolates has hammered out some new additions to its Bronze Chocolate brand with Hames Bronze Chocolate and Truffle Boxes.
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.
Spring sparkles into summer
IN time for summer, Highland Spring has expanded its sparkling portfolio with the launch of a new can range.
