Craft distiller launches a festive dozen
EDEN Mill, the St Andrews-based firm that includes a brewery and a distillery, has a range of gin-based gifts and products on the market...
Barr set to heat up sales in soft drinks
AG Barr is pushing retailers to capitalise on the summer heat this year with its wide range of brands to help appeal to a number of consumer desires.
A tale to tell
Malcolm Waring, distillery manager at Old Pulteney, believes the key to selling good whisky is having a tale to tell.
Cracking the code
CONSUMERS will be able to get quick access to cocktail classes this Christmas, thanks to a new festive initiative from Pernod Ricard.
Double gold from Cadbury
Wispa Gold is the latest Mondelez brand to roll out in the Cadbury Duo format.
Footy excitement fuels sales
Retailers should not underestimate the footfall and revenue potential created by Euro 2020, according to St Pierre Groupe founder Paul Baker
Jack’s sauce adds honey
BRITISH barbecuers follow the example of outdoor food fans in America and the next major trend will be smoked barbie food, reckons Heather Soutar,...
Serving tennis for ten years
BOTTLED water brand Evian is serving up some celebration to mark the 10th year of its partnership with Wimbledon.
The brand launched its new month-long...
Chilling out with chocolate
BUILDING on the success of its Signature Hot Chocolate in coffee shops, Starbucks has added Signature Chocolate drink to its chilled drink range.
We wish you a berry Christmas
BRITVIC is giving shoppers the chance to win glittering prizes this Christmas
Booze-free beers
Budweiser Brewing Group has extended its alcohol-free range with the roll out of two new brews
An early start
The main festive sales period starts up to 12 weeks before the big day. How can retailers catch early shoppers?
One in five biscuit purchasers...
Festive heritage holding up
C-STORES should prioritise heritage brands and sharing-sized bottles to boost cider sales at Christmas, says Amanda Grabham of SHS Drinks, whose portfolio includes Merrydown...
Bubble bubble toil and trouble
Plastic bags fit for bursting with confectionery may last long in the memory, but the occasion can also be big business for soft drinks.
Hancocks hopping into Easter
Margins of up to 65% are available from Hancocks Easter confectionery range, according to wholesaler
It comes once a year … when does it start?
The festive season is round the corner and it’s one of the biggest times of the year for confectionery. Some suppliers say begin early...
