Hydration with a hint

WITH research from Mintel suggesting one in three consumers are looking for sugar-free soft drinks that are high in quality, Nestlé Waters is introducing...
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.
Launched in the UK this year, Fuze Tea from CCEP is already available in 40 other markets.

NPD plays it cool

ANOTHER big gun has entered the UK iced-tea market following the launch of Fuze Tea
Lucozade Energy Watermelon & Strawberry Cooler

Lucozade Ribena Suntory Encouraging NPD trial

Lucozade Ribena Suntory has expanded its price-marked range by offering its latest Lucozade Energy NPD in PMP format
Starting early: the summer sales boost starts in May and can last until October.

Setting up for the summer

Firms make their thoughts known

US brand joins the tea party

AMERICAN organic tea brand Honest is ramping up its marketing activity in the UK with the launch of its first integrated marketing campaign on...
Irn Bru cans on orange backgroun

Essential in the chiller

A DIVERSE range in the soft drinks chiller would appear to be essential to soft drinks success in convenience, according to AG Barr.
Pack shots of Fanta Grape 500ml bottles.

Fanta Grape brings a fruity twist for UK launch

CCEP has brought another fruity twist to the Fanta core range with the UK launch for the Fanta Grape variant to match rising consumer trends.
Fruit Shoot Hydro

Encouraging the kids to do their own thing

FRUIT Shoot is back on the small screen as part of a £3.5m marketing campaign focused on inspiring children to embrace their adventurous side

Ambitious moves by Soda Folk

ADULT-focused soft drink brand Soda Folk is gearing up for growth in 2022.

Snow’s back

IRN-BRU, the number-one Scottish grocery brand in the Scottish market, has a calendar of phenomenal activity lined up this Christmas, says brand owner AG...
1881's navy strength gin, Honours, was crowned a winner in the Gin Guide Awards 2023.

Convenience in Brief | 1881 Distillery, Four Loko and Britvic news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about alcoholic and soft drinks.

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.

More with less

Sweet sales without the sugar DESPITE  the sustained negative press about the sugar content of soft drinks, the category is still performing well according to...

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

Back to the gym

The Covid pandemic has disrupted exercise routines for many consumers, but the easing of restrictions should bring a rise in demand for functional drinks