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...
Adding winter to core sales?
FESTIVE sales opportunities start early and continue longer than you might think for one of Scotland’s big cider providers.
“The Christmas season constitutes a full...
Stocking up for Christmas
Coppenrath & Wiese is continuing to innovate and expand on its desserts offering with some exciting new additions to the frozen dessert category this...
Big days and nights in union
SPORTS tournaments and big nights in go hand in hand and with every match in the 2015 Rugby World Cup being shown live on...
Returning to the snow
THE festive season gives retailers the chance to significantly boost sales of soft drinks, according to Irn-Bru maker AG Barr.
“20% more carbonates are...
How hot days generate sales
For each degree the temperature rises, demand for soft drinks can go up by as much as 5%
AS the mercury rises, the chillers empty....
Sparkling in the mix
PRE-MIXED versions of popular mixed drinks and cocktails, and gin, which is currently going through a sales boom, are tipped as likely stars of...
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...
Flavours bring cider new summer fans
SUMMERTIME and the drinking is easy ... or at least it should be for flavoured cider in the off-trade.
While total volume sales of cider...
A place on the shop floor
Sweets that soothe market hits £105m as firms get set for medicated confectionery’s hottest months of the year
OFFERING comfort to those afflicted by winter...
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.
Just add sauce
The few long range forecasts available say they expect summer to be ‘average’. With no World Cup or similar event we could do with...
Choc on board
NOVELTY is at the heart of Christmas, and importer/distributor Empire Bespoke Foods reckons it has this year’s ideal treat for chocolate lovers
Dressing for the party
was collaborated with a fashion designer to create a limited-edition bottle. Previously it worked with Moschino and Versace, this year the bottle has been...
Summer fun with Magners
Magners has launched a new six-month seasonal promotion to give consumers the chance to spruce up their homes or enjoy a staycation
Juices go on a health kick
TWO juice brands aim to appeal to health-conscious shoppers with new products and range extensions in place in time for summer.
Sunmagic has added a...
