Demands of the season

IN retail terms Easter and the other spring occasions aren’t only about chocolate. But special seasonal chocolate treats, sharing bags and gifts can contribute...

Footy excitement fuels sales

Retailers should not underestimate the footfall and revenue potential created by Euro 2020, according to St Pierre Groupe founder Paul Baker

Elderflower for summer

THE firm behind French water brand Volvic has introduced a new flavour to its Touch of Fruit Sugar Free range. The new variant, Apple &...
Bobby Thompson / Rio can

Racing ahead in 2018

TROPICAL soft drink brand Rio has manoeuvred itself into pole position among racing fans thanks to a new partnership deal with British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver Bobby Thompson.

‘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.

Spirited return for seasonal packs

Haribo packs in Halloween costume.

Grouse ad takes flight

The Famous Grouse has been back on TV screens with a campaign that focuses on occasions and the outdoors
Cocktail cans

Spirited new can SKUs from Diageo

Diageo has expanded its range of RTDs with the roll out of two new premix cocktails

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...
The new Staropramen six-pack multipack is made from recyclable cardboard.

New format for c-stores

Staropramen launches multipack

Adventurous consumers trading up

Longer lead times and consumers’ willingness to try new products during the festive season increases the number of Christmas products every year according to...

Crisps stuffed full of flavour

Turkey and Christmas go together like Bonnie and Clyde, so it seems fitting that for its latest limited edition, Burt’s Chips chose a classic Roast Turkey & Stuffing flavour

Baking a choice

IN-STORE bakery firm Aryzta Food Solutions has added four new Christmas products to its Cuisine de France and Bakery ranges. The Christmas Donut added to...

Water proves summer star

Give the clear stuff space to sell says Scottish soft drinks giant SUMMER is a key sales period for water and last year it was...

Sales sugar and spice

The only subcategory within confectionery that is growing is sugar confectionery, now worth £242m having grown by 3% in the last year, says Chewits. Looking...
Hoopers Dandelion & Burdock

Nostalgia amped-up at Easter

Painting hard-boiled eggs, hunting for chocolate treats – and of course giant chocolate delivering rabbits – are all considered to be traditional parts of Easter.