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, healthy meals,” she said.

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,...
Hellman's new range

New dress for summer

HELLMANN’S salad dressings are all set for the summer thanks to a packaging revamp across the entire range - as well as the launch of two new flavours.

Festive cheer from Ferrero

CHRISTMAS with loved ones is at the heart of Ferrero’s seasonal NPD strategy.

Sandwiches for charity

SPAR UK is aiming to bring festive cheer to raise funds for Marie Curie this Christmas.

Orangina ‘reinvented’ in brand shake-up

ORANGINA has been given  a new identity in a bid to reach new target consumers. Brand owner Lucozade Ribena Suntory said the new look is...

Kitchen comforts

David Sands’ retail empire is growing once again with the opening of a new store in Falkirk. David’s Kitchen, as the name suggests, is...
Thatchers cider bottles

New look for cider range

Thatchers ciders have a new look, thanks to a packaging overhaul for the Somerset cider brand
Laura Muir

Chariots of Strathmore

SCOTTISH water brand Strathmore has joined forces with local hero Laura Muir as part of a new sponsorship deal with the long distance runner.

Soft drinks pile up shelf visits

Soft drinks are bought more frequently than products in any other category during the festive season says Coca-Cola Enterprises quoting Kantar Worldpanel research. Trade communications...
Take-home soft drinks are in demand.

Take home is taking over

Retailers may wish to look to larger formats as consumers continue to stay at home

Wrap up sales with premium

Pernod Ricard says premium spirits are essential to strong festive sales
Lumiere lighters

A spark for the season

Rrepublic Technologies is encouraging retailers to tap into the match and lighter sales opportunity that Halloween provides.
The summer months present major opportunities to boost soft drinks sales. But for c-stores, many of whom excel in providing drinks for immediate consumption, having chilled, merchandised and back-up stock will be vital.

Cool liquid assets – Planning for heat

The summer of 2013 won’t have a Euro championship, a London Olympics and Paralympics, or a Diamond Jubilee to encourage the party spirit. But...
Tennent Caledonian Breweries marketing director, Paul Condron, above, said the Glasgow-based brewer aims to bring some fun to the market for ‘moderation beers’.

Putting the fun into moderation

IN some ways, mixing beer with a non-alcoholic fruit flavoured liquid, and in the process reducing its alcoholic strength, isn’t new, people have been...
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Christmas comes to the crunch

Brands giant Mondelez International broke new ground when it brought the best of confectionery and biscuits together – blending Cadbury Dairy Milk with the...

Cracking line-up for Easter

Confectionery producers lay out their seasonal plans.