Sugar substitute on course for growth
THE demand for low-sugar soft drinks shows no sign of slowing, but while concerns about sugar consumption are well-documented, there also appear to be...
It’s got to be sugar free for energy
A growing number of consumers are looking for lower calorie or even sugar-free options when reaching for an energy drink, AG Barr has claimed.
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Watch out for prickly heat
RED Bull has unveiled its latest seasonal limited edition release – this time taking flavour straight from the desert.
Boost Drinks rolls back the pounds
Boost Drinks has reintroduced its £1 price point across its Juic'd range of energy drinks following a rise in demand for the 500ml can format in the market.
Dressed to impresse
Elderflower brand Bottlegreen has overhauled its packaging and changed the recipe of its sparkling presse range
Shakes in demand
Lockdown hasn’t taken any wind from the sails of frozen milkshake machine supplier F’real
Cookies and tea – the healthier way
Jnck Bakery and Britvic have each been shouting out about their healthier products that will still taste like real treats.
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...
Flexibility over energy category pays off, says Boost Drinks
Energy firm Boost Drinks offers insights on ways convenience store retailers can make the most of the category through consumer trends and behaviour.
Essential options to keep sales sweet
SOFT drinks is one of the most important categories to drive footfall for the Scottish convenience retail trade, but it shouldn’t be assumed that...
Favourite brands drive sales, says CCEP
The power of soft drinks to drive footfall and sales in the convenience channel shouldn’t be underestimated, say bosses at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).
Secret of Barr’s success? Plenty of bottles
PACK size is the key to maximising bottled water sales, according to AG Barr.
Its brand, Strath-more, grew 10% year on year in the...
Building the buzz
The energy drinks sector is still booming for independents, but there is more they can do to boost their sales, argues Red Bull.
New look for MacB
Refresco has unveiled a major redesign for its entire MacB flavoured water portfolio with a new look across every flavour.
Mixing it up this summer
Easing restrictions opens up opportunities
New flavours for summer
SOFT drinks brand J2O has added two new variants and a new format for Summer 2020.
