A piece of cake
ANNUAL sales of icing and marzipan are worth £35m a year according to Dr Oetker and, it says, 47% of those sales are recorded...
Spirited new can SKUs from Diageo
Diageo has expanded its range of RTDs with the roll out of two new premix cocktails
Packed with raspberries
Liqueur launches summer pack
Drivers and kids need the soft touch
SOFT drinks are an essential part of the festive drinks mix, according to Vimto Soft Drinks.
Marketing manager, Emma Hunt, identifies Christmas as “a...
Playing it cool is not for fools
THERE are few greater pleasures than a cold drink on a hot day, and with the school holidays bringing consumers out of the house,...
The season of premium spirits
When it comes to premium spirits in Scotland, single malt whiskies certainly spring to mind, but retailers also shouldn’t overlook NPD according to Shead
Home bakers grab a chance to show off
MINCE pies, Christmas cake, Yule log... it’s the season when home bakers have a licence to show off and wow friends and family with...
Wine brings festive cheer
As the nights draw in, warming reds take centre stage, while sparkling still proves to be a hit across Christmas celebrations
Growing appeal of bottled water
A long hot summer can boost bottled water sales enormously but according to one major producer 2016 is already looking good. Nestlé says that...
Oasis joins the exotic trend
OASIS has gone all tropical with its new flavour, Mango Medley, designed to appeal to the drink’s core target audience of 16-24 year olds....
A grim Golden Quarter
Golden Quarter sales in Scotland are off to a weak start, according to the latest KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Top-up takes a lead
IN the lead up and throughout the Christmas period, shoppers often look for items to create a special at-home occasion and are more likely...
Botanicals in a bottle this summer
Affordability an advantage says CWF
Gingle all the way!
Eden Mill distillery has launched a miniatures gift set and Diageo is tapping into the pink gin sub-sector
Ilchester has a cheesy makeover for Easter
Ilchester Cheese is out to expand the indulgent options this Easter season with the launch of its new hot cross bun inspired cheddar cheese block.
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...
