Health appeal fizzing up

CHRISTMAS is traditionally a time for indulgence. But while alcohol provides major retail revenue over the festive period, it isn’t the only show in...

Grocery Aid helpline open 24/7 over Christmas

The confidential GroceryAid Helpline will be available online and via freephone 24/7, including Christmas and New Year. The industry charity exists to help anyone in...

Time to turn and fascia the change

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

A drop of the sour

LOW alcohol brewer, Big Drop Brewing Co, has added a sour beer to its range.
Festive cookies

Bake-on for December

The nation’s passion for baking seemingly as high as ever, a mood which has been noted by Dr. Oetker

Going wild for new gin

Wildcat Gin is the latest NPD from drinks giant Whyte & Mackay

New look for ale

MCEWAN’S Export has a new can design, part of the brewer’s plan to remodel the heritage brand for the 21st century. The new McEwan’s Export...

Seasonal chocolate boost in the bag

Fun-size and sharing packs are the way to go for Halloween according to Mars, which says it had a 46% share of confectionery sales during...

Soft drinks set to shine

A sales lift for the season There are few guarantees when it comes to the Scottish summer but a welcome lift in soft drinks sales...
New volvic bottles

New packs for Volvic

VOLVIC has entered 2018 with all guns blazing, rolling out a revamped bottle for its 50cl format

Crisps stuffed full of flavour

Turkey and Christmas go together like Bonnie and Clyde, so it seems fitting that for its latest limited edition, Burt’s Chips chose a classic Roast Turkey & Stuffing flavour
Tomatin five virtues bottles

Turning whisky into a virtue

SCOTCH whisky distiller Tomatin has just launch its third expression in its Five Virtue Series
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...

Finsbury Food’s festive fayre

Finsbury Food Group has set out its festive fayre for this year including licensed cakes from Baileys Irish cream liqueur and Thorntons chocolate.
Sweets

Sharing in low sugar

Low sugar and share packs key
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Win with displays

Barbecue fixtures help snacks fly in summer