C-stores see RRED

Do the forces of political activism have energy drinks in their sights? And could independents benefit by developing voluntary sales policies? John McNee investigates. HOW should...
Pack shots of Reign Storm energy drink including Valencia Orange, Peach Nectarine and Kiwi Blend.

Reign brings in a Storm from America

Monster Energy Co is set to bring a storm to the UK as the firm launches its Reign Storm, already a popular choice with consumers in the US.

Food matching – Soft drinks for nights-in

SOCIAL occasions with friends and family provide the perfect opportunity for retailers to drive extra sales of food and drink meant for sharing, such...

Sustainable new packs

BRITVIC has bolstered the sustainability credentials of its Fruit Shoot brand, by introducing packaging made from 100% recycled plastic. The move to 100% rPET coincides...

Youth is seeking out quality in the chiller

YOUNG adults are turning away from the core soft drinks range in favour of smaller craft brands, Bundaberg has claimed, with so called ‘millennials’...

Sugar free tropical energy

A trip to a tropical island may be off the cards for now, but Lucozade Zero is bringing the taste of summer to us with its new release

Age limit has huge support

Kantar survey finds overwhelming support for restricting energy sales

Lucozade PMPs return to shops

LUCOZADE has reintroduced its 79p price-marked packs across 13 products, exclusive to convenience store retailers. Recently-launched Lucozade Energy Grafruitti and Lucozade Sport Mango and...
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A canny move for Franklin

In a bid to meet the demands of shoppers looking for refreshment on the go, Franklin & Sons has launched a new can format .
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Honesty the best policy

Brand says modern consumers want to know exactly what they are buying

Milk to the max

WITH interest in sports and exercise rising as we head into spring, c-stores stand to benefit from offering products which are specifically formulated for...

Steady buzz

THE UK’s energy drinks market will grow to be worth £1.72bn by 2020, predicts market analyst Keynote. In its most recent report on the sub-category,...

Juicing up for the day ahead

ECONOMICS doesn’t play as big a part in breakfast buying decisions as it might for meals at other times of the day, suggests James...
2025 redesign for Costa Coffee RTD range including Costa Coffee Caramel Latte can, Costa Coffee Classic Latte Can, Costa Coffee Caramel Latte bottle and Costa Coffee Classic Latte bottle.

Costa Coffee unveils summer-ready revamp for RTD range

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is set to reinvigorate the ready-to-drink coffee fixture with a bold relaunch for the Costa Coffee RTD selection.

Sparkling new cans

BRITVIC has boosted its water portfolio with the launch of a new range of infused sparkling waters.

Highland innovation to tackle pollution

Scottish water brand to introduce 100% rPET