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Energy gets the sour blues

AG Barr-supplied energy drink, Rockstar, puts the success of its Supersours range down to its “non-energy” flavours. The latest, Blue Raspberry, launched last month. Barr...
Two people use a deposit return scheme

A consumer’s view of DRS

NEW research from Suntory predicts shoppers will need just seven weeks to adapt when deposit return is launched in Scotland.
Red Bull various sizes

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.
Take-home soft drinks are in demand.

Take home is taking over

Retailers may wish to look to larger formats as consumers continue to stay at home

Getting ready for a busy summer

Some of the biggest soft drinks brands serving Scotland’s retailers still expect 2021 to be a big year for the category, with plenty of opportunities for retailers to tap into

Organic overhaul

TWO new flavours and a sweeping brand re-design have been revealed for Scheckter’s Organic Energy as it strives to establish itself as a leader...

Stock up on multi-packs

Multipacks of cider and energy drinks are expected to show growth at Christmas

Barr predicts bumper sales

IRN-Bru manufacturer AG Barr is going all out to capitalise on the events of the coming year. “Glasgow 2014 will focus worldwide attention on...
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.

Chance for stores to snap up a prize

Boost launches 12 for price of 10 promo alongside one litre for £1 PMP release running through April

Fanta’s first ever global campaign

COLOURFUL people’ are at the heart of the first-ever global marketing campaign for Fanta.
Promotional image of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Oreo flavoured drinks.

Coca-Cola and Oreo team up in new limited drink

Coca-Cola and Mondelēz International brand Oreo has announced a new partnership to mark the besties in life with the new Coca-Cola Oreo Zero Sugar drink.
Promotional image for 'You Know When You've Been Tango'd' featuring Tango Orange, Tango Apple and Tango Cherry variants.

‘You Know When You’ve Been Tango’d’ tagline returns

Soft drinks brand Tango has brought back its iconic 'You Know When You've Been Tango'd' as part of its most recent marketing campaign.
Pack shots of Jimmy's Iced Coffee Donut.

Jimmy’s Iced Coffee unveils limited edition Donut flavour

Iced coffee drinks brand Jimmy's Iced Coffee has introduced a new limited edition Donut flavour to its range, offering consumers a more indulgent coffee fix.

Sizing things up

BIG-NIGHT-IN products and take-home lines are hugely important to convenience stores as they are higher-value items which encourage footfall and loyalty, says Adrian Troy,...

CCEP goes back to the start

CCEP has built up its range of Monster Energy drinks with new zero sugar launches aiming to build up popularity for sugar free energy drinks.