Tag: drinks

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Special role in the soft drinks chiller

Price-marked packs have developed into one of the main merchandising and promotional tools available to convenience retailers. PMPs are now used across virtually all...
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Still booming

ENERGY drinks, including functional or stimulant drinks and glucose-based drinks, have been the star performers in the soft drinks market for many years. That’s been...
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Thinking inside the box

ENERGY drink brand, Emerge has been targeting some of Britain’s bright things in its latest activity. It has just embarked on a huge student...
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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...
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Cash in on party spirit

Beers and other drinks may be prominent but spirits add up to a load of night-in sales says Diageo THE UK economy may be showing...
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Energy brands still buzzing

BIG nights in include relaxed occasions that can be low-key events. But they also include high-energy sessions such as house parties, late-night sport events...
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The man from Del Monte says with or without – it’s up to you

IN a time of big decisions here’s another – mocktails or cocktails? James Logan, commercial director of Refresco Gerber, the firm behind Del Monte...
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Inside the box

DRINKS firm CWF has launched three-litre bag in box packs of its British wine range Straw Hat. Boxes are available in the red, white...
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Grown-up softies

ALCOHOL-free product suppliers argue that stores, including c-stores, should give more space to soft drinks designed for grown-ups. A spokesperson for alcohol-free wine brand Eisberg...
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Stores battle for the white stuff

Discounters’ milk share soaring as convenience outlets see four-pint bottle sales fall steeply IF you’re looking for a product category that illustrates the tough fights...
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Convenience retail’s sporting chance

SPORT has heavily influenced the big-night in scene in recent times with the World Cup and Commonwealth Games, says Kestrel Lager distributor Brookfield Drinks. As...
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Star of the milk show is 25

MULLER Wiseman Dairies provides around 30% of the fresh milk consumed in Britain every day. And it produces and markets a full range of...
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Flavour of the times

Milk is very competitive but flavoured milks offer growth opportunities MAINSTREAM milk is a very tight-priced and tough market at present. But the milk drinks...
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Graham’s builds in north-east

GROWING Bridge of Allan-based firm Graham’s The Family Dairy extended its business in the north-east of Scotland, by buying the distribution operation of another...
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Adding to the range

TWO new drinks have been introduced to the milk market from Emmi and Grace Foods UK. Flavoured milk range Emmi Caffe Latte is now available...
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Long live the shakes

Mr Sherick’s Shakes – claimed to be the first UK milkshake brand aimed at adults – has extended the shelf life of its dessert-inspired...