Sugar cut as drinks go low
New juice-based lines aim at the health-conscious
SOFT drinks and even fruit juices have come under pressure from activists expressing concern on sugar consumption recently.
But...
Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Irn-Bru, Luciditi and the Speciality Food & Drink Show.
Fusion power drives sales
DELIVERING innovative merchandising around eating occasions such as at-home sharing, is becoming increasingly important and rewarding for retailers, says Matt Goddard, head of impulse...
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
Get fighting fit with Capri-Sun
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a new health and sustainability-driven squash line for its Capri-Sun brand
A new zero in energy range
BIG cans are driving the energy drinks category according to Adrian Troy, head of marketing at AG Barr, and he says that flavoured energy...
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.
Hive Mind switches mead for new Honeyade soft drinks
Mead producer Hive Mind is set to create a buzz in the soft drinks sector with the introduction of its all-natural Honeyade range of drinks.
Insights to drive sales
The soft drinks category is predicted to generate more than £1bn in the next five years and Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has collated consumer insights to help retailers better understand the category and reap some rewards
Caramel returns to the chiller
FRIESLAND Campina has brought back its limited-edition Yazoo Choc Caramel flavour.
Health kicks call for flavour
January is seen as a month for cutting back and AG Barr reckons more health conscious consumers will seek out flavoured water options.
Relentless launches new flavour with tangy Guava
Energy drinks brand Relentless has embraced more exotic fruit flavours in its range of drinks with the launch of a new Guava flavour.
One million for Scottish water brand
Scottish alkaline water brand Actiph has secured £1m from investors through a crowdfunding campaign.
Irn-Bru XTRA introduces mysterious Legend Editions range
Scottish consumers will be kept guessing all summer long as Irn-Bru XTRA has rolled out two new mystery flavours with the new Legends Edition.
Take home is taking over
Retailers may wish to look to larger formats as consumers continue to stay at home
Fruit sales squeezed
ACCORDING to market analyst Key Note the UK fruit juices, energy and juice drinks market fell by 0.6% in value in 2015 but it...
