Tag: summer
The thrill of the grill
SCOTTISH produce specialist, Scotty Brand, has added Scotch Beef Burgers to its portfolio in time for the al fresco eating season.
There are three varieties,...
Flavours of the season
LAGER is following the trend set by cider and introducing a range of fruity varieties aimed at summer drinkers.
However, the new fruity beers have...
Scandal aids brand loyalty
NO barbecue would be complete without a burger. Yet 2013’s horsemeat scandal put many customers off the summer staple food.
However frozen food specialist,...
Exotics and home treats fuelling juice
THERE are still juicy profits to be squeezed out of thirsty consumers’ love of refreshment, especially during hot weather.
That’s the juices industry’s view, with...
Spar gets ready to picnic
SPAR has revamped its own-label range for summer.
New lines, which went on shelf last month, include a three-bean salad, a Moroccan couscous salad, a...
Till point sweets under threat?
Draft government policy asks retailers and caterers to remove all confectionery from point of sale
SCOTLAND’S retailers, including convenience store operators, look set to be...
150 and not out – Martini celebrates longevity
MARTINI is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a summer promotion designed to underline the brand’s association with stylish and playful living.
There will be a...
There goes the famous summer
THE British summer is something to celebrate, whatever the weather. That’s the message from The Famous Grouse’s summer sales push, using the slogan: ‘The...
Malibu adds fizz – Facebook fans request
MALIBU’S latest launch, a premix with sparkling pineapple juice, was designed by the drink’s Facebook fans.
They asked for their Malibu with fizzy pineapple and...
Families set to enjoy cheap grills
WE are set for a barbecue summer, according to Caroline Hoare of specialist manufacturer Bar-Be-Quick. “Families want to spend quality time together having low-cost,...
Long tall profits – Maxxium UK
LONG, refreshing alcoholic drinks, versatile spirits and innovative ready-to-drink mixes are the keys to summer stocking according to premium spirits distributor Maxxium UK. And,...
Apples are not the only fruit
MODERN flavoured ciders are attracting new customers to a traditional summer drink.
They have grown 131% in the off-trade over the last year according to...
Mr K brings out the shades
TO get shoppers in the mood for Wimbledon and strawberries and cream, Mr Kipling has a new summery, limited-edition cake. Strawberry Fancies are light...
Cool liquid assets – Planning for heat
The summer of 2013 won’t have a Euro championship, a London Olympics and Paralympics, or a Diamond Jubilee to encourage the party spirit. But...
Flavours bring cider new summer fans
SUMMERTIME and the drinking is easy ... or at least it should be for flavoured cider in the off-trade.
While total volume sales of cider...
Hydration nation – Coca-Cola Enterprises
IT’S thirsty work getting through the summer. Kantar Worldpanel figures show that, throughout the season, shoppers make 8.4m trips across the soft drinks category....
