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With all the trimmings…

Shoppers are ready to buy in for Christmas - what will they be looking for? CHRISTMAS is a time for lists – gifts, Christmas cards,...
M&M’s

Bagging party spirit

M&M’s is celebrating the Olympics period by releasing limited-edition M&M’s Rio Colourmix. Bags featuring green, yellow and blue M&M’s are available in two variants –...

Sweet ways to chill out

FAMILY Christmas meals take a lot of planning and preparation and cooking and serving can take up a large part of the big day...

Spreading grocery spend

Grocery went through something of a revival in convenience last year, and Lotus Biscoff reckons Pancake Tuesday offers a chance to further drive sales of pantry staples
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Snow time like the present

There aren’t too many sleeps left till Christmas now. If you haven’t already done so it’s time to get your holiday season activity well...

Add some fizz for the party

Soft drink demand soars in the summer Summer accounted for more than a quarter of annual soft drinks sales in 2016, says Amy Burgess, trade...
Lipton

Sugar cut as raspberry hits the UK

LIPTON has reduced the sugar content of all of its ice teas by 30%meaning that every 500ml bottle now contains less that 100 calories. And...
Jammie Dodgers minis christmas

A cheeky new look

Burton's Biscuit Company has launched a new festive Jammie Dodger Minis variant.

Festivities to go

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

‘Choc’-a-block with new treats

C-store owners will be able to entice customers with a range of exciting festive Cadbury products, says makers Mondelez International.

A winederful addition

Wine is the perfect partner for a summer barbecue .

Pet gift sales up

DO pet owners really buy their pets presents at Christmas? Well according to Mars Petcare it’s not just owners. Quoting Nielsen research  for 2015 the...
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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...
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Festive treats a gift for retailers

CHRISTMAS is unquestionably one of the most important times of the year for the confectionery market. And for convenience retailers, making the most of the...
New Blossom Hill range

New look for Blossom Hill

Design targets younger audiences
Strongbow

No 9 drinks brand’s dark entry

CHRISTMAS 2013 will be the second festive season for cider market leader Strongbow since its major brand makeover in summer last year and...