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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.

Making a splash

FOLLOWING years of decline, the soft drinks category recovered in 2016 with 2.2% growth in c-stores, says Danone Waters. And it quotes IRI research...
A can of Celsius Energy Sparkling Guava sits on a table with the motto 'Live.Fit.Go' in the top left hand corner.

Celsius unveils new health-focused campaign

Functional energy drink Celsius Energy has unveiled its new 'Live.Fit.Go' brand platform as the energy drinks brand emphasises its health benefits.
A person holds cans of Vybey Collagen + Energy drinks in Lemon & Lime and Mixed Berry flavours.

Vybey moves to new market with Collagen + Energy drinks

Functional products brand Vybey has entered into the soft drinks market for the first time with the introduction of its new Collagen + Energy range.
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Relentless partnership

COCA-Cola Europacific Partners has built on its partnership with the rapper Aitch in the new promotion for Relentless.

Shooting the mud rapids

ADVENTUROUS kids are being invited to take part in their own version of the Tough Mudder obstacle and endurance race in a summer promotion...

Manchester Drinks brings an exclusive frozen treat to the Scottish market

Manchester Drinks is banking on the summer sun to help drive sales of its two new launches for the Slush Puppie Frozen Pouch brand.
Lauren Leisk's Fodilicious aims to make energy drinks for people with IBS.

Convenience in brief | Fodilicious, ScottishPower, KeyStore news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Fodilicious, ScottishPower and KeyStore.
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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.

Growing appeal of bottled water

A long hot summer can boost bottled water sales enormously but according to one major producer 2016 is already looking good. Nestlé says that...
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Scots soft drinks fans show their independent spirit

WHETHER we call it ginger, juice or a bottle of skoosh, Brits, and especially Scots, are ensuring that the soft drinks category continues to...
Pack shots of Starbucks Frappuccino Sip of Joy Caramel Brownie Flavour and Starbucks Summer Escape Limited Edition Pistachio Flavour Chilled Coffee.

Starbucks unveils new pistachio coffee RTD

Chilled coffee brand Starbucks has unveiled a new pistachio flavour for its Summer Escape Chilled Coffee and a vibrant new look for the Sip of Joy drink.
Get More Vits reckons the new squash range will suit Scottish shoppers.

Get More Vits widens its offering

Get More Vits has widened its offering with a range of multivitamin squashes that it reckons are ideal for Scottish consumers.
Rockstar Revolt offers two sugar free varieties, Killer Citrus and Killer Cooler.

Size matters in drinks aisle

Packs, tax and lower sugar PACK size is a vital consideration in the purchase decisions of Scottish energy and functional drinks consumers according to two...

Looking for a summer blockbuster

ONE of the big family film releases of the summer will be Minions. And soft drinks firm Coca-Cola Enterprises will team up with the...

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...