Snack packs win the day

Halloween presents a particularly strong sales opportunity, with consumers happy to dig into their pockets for a sweet treat .

Chris crossing the Atlantic

Reese’s Stateside take on seasonal opportunities FAMOUS for its Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s has launched a Christmas range that includes gift products and self-treat items. Brand...
Olivar de la Luna olive oil, Border Biscuit jute bags, Majorcene sobrasada (spreadable chorizo) and Italian panetonne are among the many premium foods available to independent retailers at Christmas.

Say it with food

FOOD gifting in the past few years has exploded as what we eat becomes increasing significant – both culturally and socially
Mr Kipling

Spooky and sweet for Halloween

Premier Foods has rolled out a new range of Roald Dahl-themed treats in time for the Halloween season.
Innocent

Innocent launches fizzies

FRUIT juice and smoothy brand Innocent has added sparkling drinks to its range. Innocent Bubbles is available in Tropical flavour or Lemon, Lime & Apple. Managing...

Christmas to go

CORNISH sandwich company Ginsters has put all the flavours of the season into its sandwiches, pasties and pies so that even the busiest consumers...

Anticipating hot summer sales

Refresco bullish about prospects .

Share the scares

New seasonal packs will help maintain its 25.2% share of the ambient packaged cake category according to Premier Foods. The Cadbury Cauldron contains 12 individually wrapped...

Time to turn and fascia the change

After a whirlwind 2018 for wholesalers it’s a good time to reassess what’s on offer
Old Mout

­­Cider from the ends of the earth

BEER and cider producer Heineken is urging cider drinkers to ‘Get the Kiwi taste for adventure’ in a £3 million launch campaign for Old...

Infused with new flavours

Feel Good Drinks has extended its soft drinks portfolio with the addition of a new infusions range. The flavoured water range is available in Strawberry...

Spar spooks it up

Spar is running deals on brands like Robinsons, Haribo, Cadbury, Doritos, San Miguel and a range of Spar brand items specially for Halloween. The symbol...

Sugar-free sharers

WITH the festive season approaching, many consumers will be beginning to stockpile Christmas fare, reckons soft drinks firm CBL. Retailers should increase stock levels...

Talisker support for seas

Islay single malt Talisker has joined forces with marine environmental organisation Parley for the Oceans

Sauce for the barbie

BARBECUE season is coming and Colmans has three new sauces to complement char-grilled chicken, sizzling sausages and other barbie food. Hot Garlic Chilli, Sweet Chilli...

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...