Energy races ahead on impulse track
THE sports and energy drinks category is fizzing this summer, with new product launches and flavours designed to keep the fastest growing segment in...
Trends take a turn in 2020
Take-home packs and big cans both performing well as country continues to adapt to Covid-19
Manchester Drinks brings an exclusive frozen treat to the Scottish market
Manchester Drinks is banking on the summer sun to help drive sales of its two new launches for the Slush Puppie Frozen Pouch brand.
Shoppers continue to seek out healthy drink options
With the Covid pandemic still fresh in people’s memories, health and wellbeing continues to play a part in shoppers’ drink choices.
Red Bull Zero picks up on health trend
Energy drinks brand Red Bull has expanded on its healthy drinks offer with the launch of Red Bull Zero, offering consumers a zero calorie variant.
Coca-Cola spreads festive joy in Christmas 2025 giveaway
Drinks giant CCEP is set to bring some extra festive joy to consumers with a new on-pack promotion as part of its Christmas marketing activity.
Convenience in brief | Fodilicious, ScottishPower, KeyStore news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Fodilicious, ScottishPower and KeyStore.
Diet Coke celebrates 40th birthday in style
SUPERMODEL Kate Moss has brought her creative talent to Diet Coke for the launch of a new marketing campaign for the brand.
Boost sales with sports drinks
As people take to exercising in the sunshine, sports drinks can do well for c-store retailers – as long as they take into account the desire for value and taste, says Boost Drinks.
Irn-Bru strikes Gold in new consumer campaign
Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has kicked off a one-of-a-kind promotional campaign that offers consumers the chance to win a truly unique prize.
Red Bull puts focus on low/no-sugar drinks
Energy drinks giant Red Bull says c-store retailers can feel the benefit with soaring sales if they stock healthier choices.
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
Why fruit juice is not the problem
THE anti-sugar lobby may be damaging consumers’ health by targeting fruit juices. That’s the word from Refresco Gerber, the soft drinks manufacturer, packager and...
Big can focus is paying off
ENERGY drinks now make up the biggest and most profitable drink-now segment in the UK.
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
Changing to meet needs
THE Mintel research covered in our report on pages 66 and 68 shows that while some consumers have been buying into functional and energy...
