Shaking up convenience

Cocktail brand eyes the off-trade PREMIX cocktail producer Funkin has set its sights on growth in the convenience sector with the release of a new...

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...
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Lifestyle changes reverse fortunes for big cigars

Christmas is a time of celebration and for many adult smokers, that means enjoying their favourite cigar brand
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Bakes rising

HOME baking saw a year on year increase of 0.9 % last year according to Dr Oetker. Gill Davies, executive head of marketing (ambient) at...

Ready to spend more this summer?

IMPROVING consumer confidence could mean a boost to entertaining including, if the weather plays ball, barbecues for families and friends, reckons wine firm CWF. It...

Share the scares

New seasonal packs will help maintain its 25.2% share of the ambient packaged cake category according to Premier Foods. The Cadbury Cauldron contains 12 individually wrapped...

A taste of style

Local store invites guests to try something special for the winter party season CHRISTMAS comes but once a year or so the story goes. But...

Posh pack

Snack brand Tyrrell’s has added new popcorn and crisp flavours to its range. Bellini Cocktail Poshcorn is available in a 75g pack with an RRP...
Christmas turkey

Let’s talk turkey, the battle is on to win festive customers

Offers, recipes, planners, countdowns and celebrity chefs... Christmas is well underway at the multiples. Could you learn from the giants? IT is the time of...

Festive dozen

Symbol group’s 12 deals of Christmas make a 2016 return BEER, wine, spirits and soft drinks will play a major role in symbol group Spar’s...

Something in the water

WATER brand Radnor Hills has extended its range with the addition of protein and energy enhanced drinks.
How are you for food to go? It’s a question most retailers will want to ask of any potential symbol partner as FTG continues to grow in Scottish convenience stores.

Choices to make

There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success
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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.

Animal free indulgence

FLOWER & White has secured a major listing for its low calorie and plant-based chocolate bars, which can now be found in 107 Spar Scotland stores.
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Jammy Dodgers will be getting a festive makeover this Christmas

Burton’s Biscuit Company has unveiled the seasonal pack which will contain Jammy Dodgers embossed with three different festive designs

Christmas topping

In the brave new world of convenience shopping more product categories are coming into festive play DRINKS and confectionery have long been seen as Christmas...