Big brands offer season’s sweeting

Confectionery sales were worth £706m at Christmas in 2015 according to Mondelez International. And it says it has a 29.4% share of the Christmas chocolate...

Swizzels’ sweet selection

FAMILY celebrations are at the heart of Swizzels festive range for Christmas 2021.
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Season is the ‘shining star’ for sweet treats

SPECIALIST confectionery wholesaler Hancocks considers Christmas to be the industry’s “shining star”. The company says its Christmas sales grew by 16% year on year in...

Stout beer for Santa

Broughton Ales is bringing some festive flavour back into its range this Christmas with the return of Santa’s Stout
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Skye is the limit

Misty Isle Vodka is the first vodka to be produced on the Isle of Skye, and is the newest addition to the portfolio of the Isle of Skye Distillers
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Walkers shortbread has a patriotic festive range for retailers

Scottish twist on Christmas
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Presenting Xmas tubs

Tangerine Confectionery has released two sharing tubs targeted at Christmas consumers

Gin takes a swing

SCOTTISH gin brand Darnley’s Gin has taking a swing at sports sponsorship, reaching a new partnership deal with the Ricoh Women’s British Open. The deal...

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...
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Baby it’s gold inside

THIS winter sees the release of what is being called ‘Scotland’s first golden rum’.
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Parking up for the third time

Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has launched the latest whisky in its award-winning Cask Strength series.

Home bakers grab a chance to show off

MINCE pies, Christmas cake, Yule log... it’s the season when home bakers have a licence to show off and wow friends and family with...

Festive indulgence from the freezer

Orange oil has been added to Mackie’s chocolate ice cream to create a festive flavour. Kirstin Mackie said: “Chocolate oranges are already so closely associated...
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ScotGov backtracks on HFSS meal deal ban

The Scottish Government has backtracked on its controversial plan to ban meal deals in its proposals for restrictions on the promotion of food and...
Fisherman's Friend offers consumers more than a century of legacy they can rely on.

Fisherman’s Friend nets loyal customers

Throat lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend has highlighted the importance of stocking well-known and trusted brands to deal with winter illness.
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Ferrero revamps festive range for 2020

A Christmas NPD bonanza