Colourful pack can turn heads

Spirits giant Pernod Ricard has launched limited-edition packaging for its flagship gin brand Beefeater London Dry.

A real treat for retailers

A number of confectionery firms have highlighted the growth enjoyed by the category over the last few years as evidence that retailers who do not get into the spooky spirit of things could be missing out.
Grace Sparkling Coconut Water

Sparkly NPD

CARIBBEAN-focused firm Grace Foods has been touting the benefits of its recently-launched slimline can Coconut Water range
Peppa Pig Really Cheesy Lentil Puffs

Don’t miss a trick this year

CRISPS and snacks are on course for strong seasonal trading this Halloween, according to Calbee UK.
Whyte & Mackay 50 year old whisky

A dram good prize on offer

Money-can’t-buy whisky is up for grabs

Spar ready for the season

MINCE pies are back on shelf at Spar stores across Scotland, as the symbol gears up for the festive season.
Secret Garden gin bottles

Gin with a curious trick

Edinburgh distillery Old Curiosity has got into the festive spirit with the launch of a colour changing Christmas gin

Sharing the festivities

Nisha Enterprises recommends that retailers stock a wide variety of sharing bags over the Christmas period
Energy and functional drinks, such as market leader Red Bull, continue to boldly grow where others don’t. But summer is likely to be big this year for premixes and a hot summer will almost certainly mean significant increases in sales of bottled water and adult soft drinks.

Who will be in the mix? Summer drinks preview

HOW should retailers approach summer drinks in the Scotland of 2013? Well, it’s probably important to use last year’s poor summer weather as an...
St Pierre Group products

Bakery rising in December

Turkey may gobble up all the headlines, but bread and bakery goods offer real potential to drive incremental sales at Christmas

A merry little melon

The latest launch from VK is now available to c-stores through cash and carries and wholesale channels in a 70cl format

Baking up a spooky treat

Dr Oetker eyes Halloween sales .
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Toffee with the treacle touch

TREACLE Toffee, an old-school sweetie, has been repackaged and given a Halloween twist by Walkers Nonsuch. The product is made with black treacle, whole...
Heineken Shelf Talk

Premium going well as Noel draws near

Heineken report on premium beer makes for a positive read in the run up to Christmas season

Festivities to go

COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group is bringing a festive favourite back to its food to go offer
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...