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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...

Storck ready to share in success

FAMILIES are getting ready to return to the dinner table this Christmas and Storck UK has offered tips on how retailers can capitalise on the sharing opportunities this presents.
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Warming up for winter

VIMTO has added some festive cheer to its range with the launch of a limited edition Winter Warmer variant. Available in 725ml bottles, the recipe...

Scares for sharing

Halloween has become the third-biggest sales opportunity on the UK calendar with a value of £300m according to United Biscuits. And it has launched a...
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Halloween cake push

General Mills spies a Halloween opportunity for home baking, and the firm has doubled its marketing spend to make the most of it.

Spread some festive cheer

SPREADABLE cheese brand Primula has launched limited-edition festive packs across its range.
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Perfect kit for a spritz

Italian aperitivo brand Aperol has launched a new Aperol Spritz Kit in time for Christmas.

Wall’s aims for a sunny side up

WALL’S aims to make its thick pork sausages a barbecue must with a three-month promotion giving customers the chance to win cash by predicting...
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Premium off sales

WHEN people entertain at home, they like to treat guests – and themselves – to the best
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Let it snow

THE Christmas design on Lees mini snowballs boosts seasonal sales, said Bert Croll, sales director of Lees of Scotland. “We always see a strong and...
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New spirit on market

A NEW sugar cane spirit has been released by Spirit of Haiti

Going wild for new gin

Wildcat Gin is the latest NPD from drinks giant Whyte & Mackay

Let the sun shine in

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. What are some of the key product categories to consider when barbecue weather hits and...

Be ready to react

RETAILERS should be thinking about their mix of fresh and chilled products ahead of the barbecue season, according to Bestway Batleys. And it says it...

Birthday brings a facelift

ENERGY drink brand Boost has a new look following a range-wide packaging revamp. As part of the refresh, Boost’s logo has been updated, featuring a...

Stock up for the heatwave

C-STORES should increase soft drinks stocks across the board to cater for increased consumption during hot weather. That’s the advice from Refresco Gerber, the...