Form is great, function sells
Consumers want more from drinks
Refreshment may still be at the heart of any decent drinks offer, but today’s consumers seem increasingly demanding when it...
New look creates growth
LANDMARK Wholesale has given its own-brand sports and energy drinks brand LSV Isotonic a new look.
Senior trading controller Jon Burton said: “LSV Isotonic is...
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...
Repackaged for convenience
CONVENIENCE stores were firmly in the thinking of the team behind Overhang when they repackaged the drink they call a natural pick-me-up.
The smaller 250ml...
Added energy in independents
Energy drinks have been a huge success for convenience retailers and a number of other types of functional drinks have made progress in recent...
Market looks for lighter options
CONSUMERS are demanding a wide range of choice across the soft drinks category including in sports, energy and functional drinks says Coca-Cola European Partners.
And...
Natural growth
INCREASING media coverage of health issues has helped sales of plain bottled water rise by 10% in the past year, says Highland Spring.
It argues...
Get the most from liquid assets
REASONS that people have a night in at home vary but whatever the occasion most consumers will be looking for an accompanying drink, said...
Packed up for the festival
DIWALI celebration packs of Rubicon have been launched by AG Barr.
Mango and Guava flavours are available in both plain or 1-litre £1.29/2 for...
Back to the future looks
THE really big news on AG Barr’s best-selling Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru, that it’s launching a third style of the drink, Irn-Bru Extra, is...
Life’s a beach in ginger beer ad
REFLECTING the brand’s heritage, the latest TV ad for Old Jamaica ginger beer was shot on the beaches of Kingston Jamaica.
Senior brand manager Gavin...
Snapple adds tea but no sugar
Snapple
A new look, a new size and new flavours are all on the schedule for Snapple this summer.
Following a redesign, Snapple, which is marketed...
Bear range adds two flavours
SPAR has revamped two significant sections of its own-label soft drinks range, which it says has sales worth more than £15m a year. The...
Coke to boost its zero option
Soft drinks giant reformulates and hammers home no-sugar message
PRESSURE on sugar-containing soft drinks was intensified recently when the chancellor announced he would be bringing...
Shooting the mud rapids
ADVENTUROUS kids are being invited to take part in their own version of the Tough Mudder obstacle and endurance race in a summer promotion...
Growing appeal of bottled water
A long hot summer can boost bottled water sales enormously but according to one major producer 2016 is already looking good. Nestlé says that...
