Say it with food
FOOD gifting in the past few years has exploded as what we eat becomes increasing significant – both culturally and socially
Fruit growing in cider aisle
Report is predicting a bright future
Turn to the dark side
Returning for the fourth year running, spooky seasonal confectionery SKU Skittles Darkside is back on shelves in time for Halloween .
Getting into the Christmas spirit
Halewood is getting ready to roll out a range of Christmas packs that could be ideal for adults in need of a stocking filler.
Softies key to holiday profit
SCOTTISH-based soft drinks firm AG Barr is in no doubt about the importance of the Christmas season to food and drink retailers; it describes...
Putting the fun into moderation
IN some ways, mixing beer with a non-alcoholic fruit flavoured liquid, and in the process reducing its alcoholic strength, isn’t new, people have been...
Parking up for the third time
Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has launched the latest whisky in its award-winning Cask Strength series.
A grim Golden Quarter
Golden Quarter sales in Scotland are off to a weak start, according to the latest KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Predicting summer hit for Vits
THIS summer is set to be a big one for vitamin-enhanced drinks brand Get More Vitamin Drinks, with the increasingly bright spotlight shining on added-sugar soft drinks.
Baking up a storm this Christmas
Christmas is a time to get closer to friends and family, and the best route to most hearts seems to be through the stomach.
Rekorderlig adds guava
SWEDISH cider brand, Rekorderlig, has a new limited-edition flavor, Apple and Guava, for summer drinking over ice. The brand’s seasonal marketing campaign includes the...
Craft for CSG
Costcutter Supermarkets Group is bringing 80 craft breweries to stores
Sweet treats for vegans
RAW Chocolate Company (RCC) has unveiled a new SKU for consumers seeking a plant-based alternative at the chocolate fixture.
Going wild for new gin
Wildcat Gin is the latest NPD from drinks giant Whyte & Mackay
Flavours bring cider new summer fans
SUMMERTIME and the drinking is easy ... or at least it should be for flavoured cider in the off-trade.
While total volume sales of cider...
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.
