Energy and functional drinks, such as market leader Red Bull, continue to boldly grow where others don’t. But summer is likely to be big this year for premixes and a hot summer will almost certainly mean significant increases in sales of bottled water and adult soft drinks.

Who will be in the mix? Summer drinks preview

HOW should retailers approach summer drinks in the Scotland of 2013? Well, it’s probably important to use last year’s poor summer weather as an...
Brothers Toffee Apple Alcohol free

No booze for brother

BROTHERS Cider has expanded its range with the launch of its first alcohol-free variant.
The Bay Tree jar

Condiments of the season

CHRISTMAS isn’t Christmas without a fine selection of cheeses and chutneys

Sweets for monsters

Individual seasonal confectionery is now worth £1.1m according to Mondelez International and it has launched a series of Halloween-themed products designed to catch seasonal shoppers’...

Vegan opportunities

RETAILERS may have noticed increased demand for meat-free alternatives to burgers and hot dogs, but dairy-free brands are also set to shine this summer.