Thatchers cider bottles

New look for cider range

Thatchers ciders have a new look, thanks to a packaging overhaul for the Somerset cider brand

Bring a bit of Ireland home

Consumers may not be able to embrace all things Irish down their local pub this St Patrick’s Day, but that surely creates an opportunity for Scotland’s convenience retailers
Brothers Toffee Apple Alcohol free

No booze for brother

BROTHERS Cider has expanded its range with the launch of its first alcohol-free variant.
Storck xmas range

Festive treats for the family

Storck has been rolling the tinsel out across its boxed confectionery range as the festive season draws near.
Cheese platter

Tucking in to local cheeses

Colston Basset Dairy reckons consumers will seek out local cheese this Christmas, and the firm said its British range will appeal to shoppers.
bebeto halloween sweets

Sweets go spooky

Kervan Gida is ready to treat UK consumers to some spooky Bebeto treats this Halloween.
Bisto gravy granules for chicken

It’s time to jump on the gravy train

Easter is an important time of the year for roast dinners, with consumers keen to enjoy a home-cooked meal with their families, according to various analysts.
Levi Roots Tropical Punch

Drivers and kids need the soft touch

SOFT drinks are an essential part of the festive drinks mix, according to Vimto Soft Drinks. Marketing manager, Emma Hunt, identifies Christmas as “a...
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Returning to the snow

THE festive season gives retailers the chance to significantly boost sales of soft drinks, according to Irn-Bru maker AG Barr. “20% more carbonates are...
Millions flavoured water

Millions in the chiller

In time for Christmas, Golden Casket has launched a new flavoured water range under its Millions brand.

Cater for the cake makers

Christmas the biggest home-baking period of the year HOME baking experiences a spike in sales at Christmas as consumers prepare for parties and celebrations, says...
Pernod Ricard UK has launched a campaign focussed on helping retailers increase sales of Scotch whisky at Christmas with its ‘Expertly Selected Whiskies’, which it says can add over £1,000 to each store’s annual sales.

Now’s the time to give a dram

CHRISTMAS is a time for gift giving. And few gifts have been as enduringly popular down the years – especially in Scotland – as a good bottle of whisky.

Perfect bowl at the North Pole

KELLOGG’S has thrown its hat into this year’s battle of the Christmas ads – asking Mr and Mrs Claus how they eat their Kellogg’s Corn Flakes.

Lees letting it snow

Lees of Scotland Snowballs have been given the yuletide treatment in anticipation of Christmas trading
Ferrero spring line up

Tills will ring this spring

Confectionery giant Ferrero looks to seasonal opportunities on the horizon
Highland-Spring-SPARKLING

A sparkling new bottle

Highland Spring has unveiled new packaging for its sparkling range