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...
Pop goes the gingerbread
AS covered in more depth last month, the big players in confectionery have again launched limited-edition packs and products for Christmas.
Tangerine Confectionery has ...
Bursting on to the scene
ENERGY drinks fans are looking for more flavour says Al Gunn of Boost Drinks.
And he reckons Boost’s new Cherry Burst will give independent retailers...
Sun shines on off sales
GROWTH for barbecue occasions in the UK was huge during the pandemic.
A world of cider on the shelf
SOUTH African cider brand Savanna, which claims to be the fourth best selling cider in the world, has appointed SHS Sales & Marketing to...
For those with different tastes
POETRY lovers who don’t have a taste for Scotland’s national drink – or the nation’s bard – are being offered an alternative this year
Sharing key to success
AT this time of year, Santa Claus must surely be putting his sleigh in for pre-flight checks.
Much like everyone’s favourite beard wearing toy merchant, Scotland’s retailers will already be hard at work making sure they’ve got the right range of festive treats to spread joy this Christmas.
Innocent launches fizzies
FRUIT juice and smoothy brand Innocent has added sparkling drinks to its range.
Innocent Bubbles is available in Tropical flavour or Lemon, Lime & Apple.
Managing...
Apple pies for guising
PREMIER Foods has made it frightfully convenient to enjoy a Halloween staple this autumn.
All the thrill of the grill
SUNNY weather sends customers looking for quick meal options and lighter dishes, according to frozen food company Birds Eye. And as well as providing...
Seasonal baubles are back
Edinburgh-based gin distiller Pickering’s has got into the festive spirit with the launch of a new limited edition gift pack.
Skittles and Starburst get spooky
This Halloween sees the launch of two limited editions from Skittles and Starburst, as Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars, aims to capitalise on the...
Salad days for Scotty Brand
SCOTTISH produce specialist Scotty Brand is welcoming summer with new soft fruits and salad leaves. The strawberries, from Bruce Farm in Ayrshire, will arrive...
Diageo makes big eco pledge
Spirits giant Diageo has launched a new ten-year sustainability action plan
Don’t forget the pet gifts this Christmas
ADVENT calendars, stockings full of treats and novelties ... they’re not just for children. Animal lovers use the festive season as an excuse to...
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...
