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Big can focus is paying off

ENERGY drinks now make up the biggest and most profitable drink-now segment in the UK.

Set to create a real buzz

New drinks brand Buzzed has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first energy tonic water – offering retailers an uplifting sales opportunity.
Pack shots of the new look Irn-Bru range from 2025 including Irn-Bru, Irn-Bru Zero and Diet Irn-Bru.

Irn-Bru unveils new design in major revamp

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has unveiled a major new brand refresh, inclusive of new pack designs and changed names in the core range.
(Left to right) Pack shots of Three Robins Barista Oat Mylk, Three Robins Professional Barista Oat Mylk, PureOaty Creamy & Enriched, PureOaty Barista, PureOaty Organic Barista and Three Robins Chocco-riffic Oat Mylk.

Glebe Farm announces partnership with Three Robins

Gluten-free oat drinks producer Glebe Farm Foods has announced a new partnership with Three Robins to bring its range to more destinations.

Nuisance Drinks has two refreshingly different additions

Nuisance Drinks has grown its repertoire of fruity drinks with two new additions that aim to capitalise on an underrepresented citrus flavour the brand said.

Cosmic energy

Convenience market energy drink stalwart Boost has launched a new limited edition variant
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A makeover for Shloer

Shloer has revealed its new logo and graphics as part of a brand-wide redesign .
Lionel Messi drinks from a Mas+ by Messi Miami Punch drink in a football stadium.

Messi launches Más+ by Messi drinks exclusively in Spar

Football superstar Lional Messi has rolled out his sports drink Más+ by Messi to the UK for the first time, kicking off with an exclusive stint in Spar stores.

Is it time to re-energise?

Has the energy drinks market, for long one of the most buoyant parts of convenience retailing in the UK, not least in Scotland, gone through...
Carabao orange blast

Blasting onto shelves

Carabao has reformulated and renamed its Mandarin Orange variant.

Essential options to keep sales sweet

SOFT drinks is one of the most important categories to drive footfall for the Scottish convenience retail trade, but it shouldn’t be assumed that...
Coca cola zero sugar cans

Going soft for holiday sales

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners say soft drinks present a big opportunity to drive growth this festive season.

Levi Roots clears up

LEVI Roots Caribbean Crush is now available in a fully recyclable, clear plastic bottle, complete with a new label.
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
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Springing into peak season

Barr Soft Drinks reckons retailers can use the popularity of two categories to drive up sales for January.
Vimto bottles

Health focus in the chiller

Student dietary clichés have not aged so well, with today’s young adults swapping kebabs for ketogenic dinners and cheap pints for protein powder.
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