Starting early: the summer sales boost starts in May and can last until October.

Setting up for the summer

Firms make their thoughts known
Ribena

Orange squashes into Ribena range

RIBENA has added a new flavour, Orange & Mandarin, to its Ribena Plus range. The new variety is designed to cash in on demand for...
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A makeover for Shloer

Shloer has revealed its new logo and graphics as part of a brand-wide redesign .
AG Barr has revived its Irn-Bru Gets You Through campaign during the lockdown.

Get through with a Bru

Brand brings back campaign for COVID

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...

Highland innovation to tackle pollution

Scottish water brand to introduce 100% rPET

Sales energy for summer

As temperatures rise in summer months, retailers must be prepared for an increase in demand for chilled soft drinks including sports and energy products, argues...
Pack shots of Monster Energy Ultra Strawberry Dream.

Monster builds on Ultra with new Strawberry flavour

Monster Energy has built further on its sugar free Ultra range with the launch of Strawberry Dreams, tapping into the demand for fruity flavours.

Function over fat loss

Managing director of Red Star Brands offers his assessment of what the health conscious consumer is seeking out when purchasing a soft drink
Lucozade Alert

Staying alert all day long

Lucozade has entered the stimulant category for the first time, as brand owner Suntory Beverage & Food seeks to capitalise on the category’s strong sales growth.
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Thousands up for grabs

Retailers with an hour to spare in their store could make some serious cash if they invest that time in soft drinks

Grace says Aloe

IN a market demanding functional drinks Grace Aloe, the aloe vera drink, offers something different says Enco Products. The firm describes Grace Aloe as a...
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ScotGov backtracks on HFSS meal deal ban

The Scottish Government has backtracked on its controversial plan to ban meal deals in its proposals for restrictions on the promotion of food and...

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,...
Promotional image for Lipton Iced Tea 2026 competition.

Lipton kicks off new summer campaign

Iced tea brand Lipton has kicked off its first ever on-pack promotion for the summer months offering the chance to bag hundreds of music themed prizes.

Secondary sites a big hit in stores

PREMIUM tonic and mixer brand Franklin & Sons has been touting the benefits of freestanding display units, claiming secondary siting is helping to drive soft drinks growth