The party starters
No get-together or guising night is complete without some themed confectionery
SWIZZELS’ themed variety bags are back for Halloween 2014, with bold new designs and...
Craft jumps 45%
Seasonal sales uplift predicted by capital gin
CRAFT products and small-batch production are becoming important in many parts of the drinks industry. Edinburgh-based Spencerfield Spirit...
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...
Panda wants mums to think again
CHILDREN’S soft drink Panda has being relaunched ahead of summer by brand owner Nichols.
The new look’s designed to get what the brand owner calls...
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.
Coca-Cola shares hope
Coca-Cola has drafted in the support of singer Katy Perry as part of its Open To Better campaign
Animal free indulgence
FLOWER & White has secured a major listing for its low calorie and plant-based chocolate bars, which can now be found in 107 Spar Scotland stores.
An energetic new Bru coming soon
Two variants of the new energy drink will launch in July
Squash soars
British soft drinks brand Vimto has been enjoying enviable growth according to data specialist Nielsen
Giving drinks a head start
BURNS night is an occasion heavily set in tradition, including the food and drink that is consumed
Setting up to sparkle and fizz
THE nature of retailing drinks for Christmas and New Year has changed remarkably over the years.
For a start we’ve had the wine revolution in...
After dinner opportunity
IT’S the indulgent dessert time of year, and when friends or family pop in unexpectedly, customers expect their local c-store to have the kind...
Seasonal baubles are back
Edinburgh-based gin distiller Pickering’s has got into the festive spirit with the launch of a new limited edition gift pack.
Golden arrows
BRITAIN’S biggest-selling cider Strongbow has become an official partner of Team GB in Rio Olympics this year.
Major activity across the summer will include limited-edition...
Jammy Dodgers will be getting a festive makeover this Christmas
Burton’s Biscuit Company has unveiled the seasonal pack which will contain Jammy Dodgers embossed with three different festive designs
Frozen treats take dessert up a level
Coppenrath sees convenience as key at Christmas
