Rocking the pouch
For some consumers, buying premium gin is as much about the bottle as what is inside. But once you have one bottle to display, do you need another?
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...
Jelly Belly unveils new Harry Potter sweets range
Buying Christmas presents for Harry Potter fans has just got a lot easier, thanks to the latest sweets range from Jelly Belly inspired by J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world
UWS goes digital
The UWS ordering website was built with retailers in mind
Biscuit boom at Christmas
IN a nation of biscuit lovers, the approach of the festive season can provide a big opportunity for sales.
In 2013, £93.8m was spent...
Fruit forward
LONGER days increase demand for longer drinks according to C&C Brands and, it says, demand for more exotic tastes is also at a peak...
Roasts from the freezer
FROZEN roast potatoes sales are worth £61.7m according to figures from McCain and it has entered the market in time for the Christmas dining...
Coke gives away a million footballs
COCA-COLA is celebrating the World Cup by giving away a million limited-edition footballs across Great Britain in the run up to the tournament.
The “Win...
Putting passion into cocktails
RUM based liqueur Malibu has added a passion fruit flavour in time for summer.
Forget about the weather
Scottish climate is no barrier to BBQ sales
Scottish barbecue season may sound like the start of a joke but despite sometimes dreich weather, the...
ÂÂCider from the ends of the earth
BEER and cider producer Heineken is urging cider drinkers to ‘Get the Kiwi taste for adventure’ in a £3 million launch campaign for Old...
Baking up a spooky treat
Dr Oetker eyes Halloween sales .
It’s time to have cake and eat it
CONFECTIONERY may lead the charge at Halloween, but seasonal cakes also offer c-store retailers opportunities.
Premium can be local hero
Gifting is one of the main reasons for spirits purchases in December, with 48% of people purchasing alcohol as a gift last Christmas, according to Pernod Ricard.
Ready to party
LONG hot summer days call for long cold drinks and Hooper’s believes its range is more suited to mature taste buds than other ready mixed drinks on the market.
Vegan vino
Whether it’s a lifestyle choice or an ethical decision, more shoppers are seeking out animal-free products, which affects wine
