Ready to party
LONG hot summer days call for long cold drinks and Hooper’s believes its range is more suited to mature taste buds than other ready mixed drinks on the market.
A festive tipple from Scotland’s larder
THE makers of a new liqueur are hoping they can tempt drinkers away from gin this Christmas with something a bit different.
Sourz range heads over the rainbow
FLAVOURED shot Sourz has added a new variety to its range.
Sourz Rainbow Ice is a combination of raspberry, orange and lime.
Marketing controller Emma Heath...
New look for old faves
CONFECTIONERY expert Candyland has repackaged its retro favourites in a Halloween-themed bag that the company says is perfect for trick or treating.
The new I...
Gin takes a swing
SCOTTISH gin brand Darnley’s Gin has taking a swing at sports sponsorship, reaching a new partnership deal with the Ricoh Women’s British Open.
The deal...
Appy days
MINI Babybel’s special edition spooky packaging is back for the second year. This year there is also an app, called Babybel Buddies, where consumers...
No booze for brother
BROTHERS Cider has expanded its range with the launch of its first alcohol-free variant.
Wine and dine with Spar
SPAR is expanding its own label wine portfolio with the launch of two new flavours and new formats.
Colourful pack can turn heads
Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has launched limited-edition packaging for its flagship gin brand Beefeater London Dry.
Whisky’s roaring 20s
AS duty increases and other pressures cause spirit prices to rise drinks producers, large and not quite so large, have been giving greater importance...
Bestway and Red Bull team up
Red Bull and Bestway Wholesale have joined forces to launch a new category tool for independent retailers
A season for sweets
NOVELTY and nostalgia are, in many respects, what Christmas is all about. And confectionery firms say sweets are ideally placed to deliver both.
In the...
Mulling things over
Jam Shed has relaunched its mulled wine campaign ahead of the festive season, with recipe neck tags on its Shiraz variant
New Funkin cocktail best served in the cold
Funkin Cocktails is set to prove that cocktails aren’t just for the summer sun with its new Salted Caramel Espresso Martini variant.
Having fun with rum
Halloween is not just for kids and, with this year’s occasion falling on a Saturday, there’s a real opportunity to drive sales in the off trade.
If you like Pina Coladas
SUMMER cocktail favourite Pina Colada is the inspiration behind the latest limited-edition release from Ciroc vodka.
Ciroc parent firm Diageo has said the new Ciroc...







































