Future growth
THE sugar debate has spread into the fruit juices category with campaign group Action in Sugar claiming that the level of natural sugars means...
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
Spending big on zero sugar
Lucozade Zero is the subject of a new, £2.5 million multimedia advertising campaign
Water can win in convenience
Whatever the ailment, it’s likely that among everything else a GP may prescribe, drinking plenty of water will form part of the cure.
Win a year’s supply of stock of Lipton Iced Tea
Britvic is offering one lucky retailer the chance to bag a year's supply of Lipton Iced Tea stock in its new retailer competition for the brand.
Generation Z have their say
The 16 to 24 age group knows what it wants, that includes new exotic flavours, and almost two thirds of teens say they like to try new drinks
Multiples crash c-store party
AT first glance it looked as if it was good news. Britvic’s Soft Drinks Review for 2014, the latest in a long line of...
Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Kincorth store manager Malcolm Watson after the shop won the Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year honours at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Retail boosters to run and run?
Functional drinks and glucose energy drinks provide some of food and drink retailing’s most valuable lines – sales growth in convenience stores has been...
Fast flowing water
WATER is the fastest growing soft drink category in the UK according to Highland Spring. Quoting figures from Zenith International, it says it is...
Five years of growth
CALLING sports and energy the biggest category in soft drinks within c-stores, Red Bull has predicted five years of continued growth for energy drinks.
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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
Adding a bit of sparkle
Sparkling water brand Aqua Libra has been given a makeover in time for the summer
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...
Two big monsters
COCA-Cola European Partners has extended its energy range with the launch of two new Monster flavours
Embracing hydration with expanded flavoured range from Highland Spring
Trio of Highland Spring Flavoured Water drinks roll out across independent retail, convenience and wholesale sectors in the UK.
