Spooky tradition crosses continents
Who gave Halloween to the world? Historians debate the subject but some reckon it was Irish Celts celebrating the end of summer time. Whatever...
New Funkin cocktail best served in the cold
Funkin Cocktails is set to prove that cocktails aren’t just for the summer sun with its new Salted Caramel Espresso Martini variant.
Don’t miss a trick this year
CRISPS and snacks are on course for strong seasonal trading this Halloween, according to Calbee UK.
Growing appeal of bottled water
A long hot summer can boost bottled water sales enormously but according to one major producer 2016 is already looking good. Nestlé says that...
When the sun is out sales go up
DRINKS firms are no strangers to bigging up the opportunity warmer weather provides, but does the sunshine really light up sales figures or is...
A Caorunn Christmas
International Beverage Holdings is gearing up for the festive period by rolling out a new Christmas gin pack.
The apple of Santa’s eye
Despite the drop in mercury, retailers should expect to see cider sales increase as Christmas nears.
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...
Sugar-free sharers
WITH the festive season approaching, many consumers will be beginning to stockpile Christmas fare, reckons soft drinks firm CBL. Retailers should increase stock levels...
American coco water crosses pond
AMERICAN coconut water brand, Coco5, has arrived in the UK.
Targeted at what the producers call “the booming coconut water market and wellbeing beverage sector”,...
Fruit flavours of the season
KOPPARBERG says that while cider is becoming less of a seasonal drinks category ciders still sell better in good weather.
The firm says the brand...
Shoppers plan to click and collect
SCOTTISH Christmas shoppers are buying their gifts online then picking them up from collection points in greater numbers than ever before. More than two...
Pulling out a bag of tricks
Retailers put weight behind Halloween .
Spirits need to chill out to sell more
SPIRITS can benefit from a summer uplift, with customers picking up fractional-sized bottles and cocktail ingredients on their way to parties and barbecues. And...
Ensuring fewer risks
The Retail Mutual advises checking cover after a refit
New look for ale
MCEWAN’S Export has a new can design, part of the brewer’s plan to remodel the heritage brand for the 21st century.
The new McEwan’s Export...
