Charge of the orange bull
RED Bull is extending its Editions range with a brand new flavour. Red Bull Orange Edition follows the introduction of Red Bull Tropical Edition...
Energy brand cuts sugar ahead of tax
THE levy on sugary soft drinks that’s scheduled for this April will not affect the price of Boost
Hive Mind switches mead for new Honeyade soft drinks
Mead producer Hive Mind is set to create a buzz in the soft drinks sector with the introduction of its all-natural Honeyade range of drinks.
Red Bull has an icy new flavour in Winter Edition
Energy drinks brand Red Bull has unveiled its second ever Winter Edition variant with the roll out of its new Iced Vanilla Berry flavour to the category.
Market looks for lighter options
CONSUMERS are demanding a wide range of choice across the soft drinks category including in sports, energy and functional drinks says Coca-Cola European Partners.
And...
Tea blend packs a berry punch
INDEPENDENT juice brand The Berry Company has launched a new tea juice blend.
Facing a squeeze?
AT least one brand is called Innocent and, until recently, there were few bad things said about fruit juice.
But things have changed and some...
Support for the youth
TANGO has agreed a long-term partnership with The Prince’s Trust.
Changing to meet needs
THE Mintel research covered in our report on pages 66 and 68 shows that while some consumers have been buying into functional and energy...
Building the buzz
The energy drinks sector is still booming for independents, but there is more they can do to boost their sales, argues Red Bull.
The enduring trend towards low sugar
HEALTHIER options are gaining ground in categories across the convenience store, but perhaps no more visibly than in the soft drinks chiller.
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.
Healthier options drive sales
VIMTO is returning to TV screens this summer, supported by increased social media and digital activity. Its key lines for c-stores are the 500ml...
Pepsi range from Sodastream
Sodastream has introduced PepsiCo flavours to its range for the first time in the UK.
Levi Roots clears up
LEVI Roots Caribbean Crush is now available in a fully recyclable, clear plastic bottle, complete with a new label.
Energy to the people
Boost Drinks has been celebrating a successful two-month tour of stores and head offices – in a bid to show some love to the independent sector.






































