Wind still in energy sales

Plenty room for growth, firms say ENERGY has been a stand out soft drink success in recent years and summer provides retailers with an opportunity...

It’s not all about the off-sales

NEGLECT soft drinks at your peril this month – that’s the message from some of the biggest brands in the chiller
Appletiser, Feminans Ginger Beer and Belvoir Elderflower Pressé

Mixers matter

Long drinks, cocktails and mocktails rise in popularity during the festive season – and not just any soft drink will do, say producers

Spirited return for seasonal packs

Haribo packs in Halloween costume.

A piece of cake

ANNUAL sales of icing and marzipan are worth £35m a year according to Dr Oetker and, it says, 47% of those sales are recorded...
Carabao drinks range in different coloured cans

The trends to unlock sales

Health and taste are driving spend

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.

Sparkling celebration

Loch Lomond Group has launched a new RTD range offering consumers the opportunity to indulge in a Scottish tipple with a botanical twist
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Whole fruit in a bottle

Chilled fruit juice brand Tropicana has introduced a new range, Tropicana Whole Fruit
Aelder gin

A festive tipple from Scotland’s larder

THE makers of a new liqueur are hoping they can tempt drinkers away from gin this Christmas with something a bit different.
Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig

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...
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Cider’s new look

AMBERDOWN, Today’s Group’s own-label cider range, is getting a summer makeover. The label’s Dry Apple Cider and White Cider are both being relaunched in...
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Matthew’s bourbon is alright

The Oscar-winning actor was cast in the role of creative director during the two years of testing and refining of Wild Turkey Longbranch

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...

It’s the most wonderful time for a beer!

With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday last year, retailers saw the largest-ever ‘final week’ of trading in 2016, resulting in increased performance across sales

Sourz range heads over the rainbow

FLAVOURED shot Sourz has added a new variety to its range. Sourz Rainbow Ice is a combination of raspberry, orange and lime. Marketing controller Emma Heath...