A fresh start

AS 2014 has drawn to an end some fascinating and encouraging findings from specialist convenience channel market analyst HIM Research & Consulting suggested that...
Echo Falls Melon and Mint, and Raspberry and Lavendar

Botanicals in a bottle this summer

Affordability an advantage says CWF
Eden Mill liqueurs

We three gins

GIN enthusiasts have a trio of new expressions to add to their Christmas wish lists

Small is bountiful

CRAFT manufacturing is becoming important in many parts of the drinks business including whisky. At Isle of Arran Distillery managing director Euan Mitchell said...

Duo launch with double

Scotch whisky brand Ferg & Harris has launched into the UK market with two exclusive 12-year-old expressions.
Pack shots of Fruit-tella Out at Night multipacks.

Ready for guisers with Fruit-tella Out at Night multipacks

Fruit-tella Jellies has rolled out a new multi-pack format ideal for the Halloween season for one of its latest flavour launches Out at Night.

Home bakers grab a chance to show off

MINCE pies, Christmas cake, Yule log... it’s the season when home bakers have a licence to show off and wow friends and family with...
Millions flavoured water

Millions in the chiller

In time for Christmas, Golden Casket has launched a new flavoured water range under its Millions brand.
Christmas dinner table

British Frozen Food Federation predicts uptick for frozen staples

Frozen turkey should be at the top of the list for orders this Christmas according to the British Frozen Food Federation, as consumers seek to reduce food waste
Jam Shed Rose

Clink with pink wine

WINE brand Jam Shed is looking to tap into demand for rosé  varietals, with the launch of its first pink variant: Jam Shed Californian Rosé.

Tune in to the face friends

THE beginning of November is a good time for retailers to introduce festive products to entice Christmas spending and planning, reckons the team behind...
Prosecco

Seasonal sparkles

“Christmas is a fantastic time to gift wine to a loved one and is also the ideal opportunity for retailers to encourage their customers to ‘trade up’ to a more premium offering. ”

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...
Penny in sugar

Sugar levy is not too taxing

THE big day is almost here. From 6 April soft drinks with more than 5g of sugar per 100ml – which translates to 16.5g for a 330ml can - will be subject to a sugar tax.
Galbani mozzarella

Warming up to cheese

WHEN the warm weather arrives, retailers should make sure to include cheese in barbecue displays.

Diageo makes big eco pledge

Spirits giant Diageo has launched a new ten-year sustainability action plan