Taxing times in the drinks aisle
As the sugar levy on soft drinks comes into effect, Scottish Grocer asks some retailers how it is working
Keeping the calories off
VITAMIN drinks firm Vithit has calories in its cross hairs, as consumers increasingly shun sugar-loaded drinks
Sugar losing out to trends
IN a bid to become more aligned with current health and category trends, Red Bull has expanded its range of sugar free drinks.
Knock-out campaign
HEAVYWEIGHT champion Anthony Joshua has come out punching for Lucozade Sport as part of a new marketing campaign for the brand.
Two big monsters
COCA-Cola European Partners has extended its energy range with the launch of two new Monster flavours
Size matters in drinks aisle
Packs, tax and lower sugar
PACK size is a vital consideration in the purchase decisions of Scottish energy and functional drinks consumers according to two...
Flavours find feet in summer
Macb sees a seasonal opportunity
Looking out for mother Earth
ENVIRONMENTALLY concerned water brand One Water plans to introduce cartons, water in cartons, cans and refillable bottles this year
Shoots shake up
THINGS are shaking up for Fruit Shoot as its parent firm launches a new line under the brand’s banner
Setting up for the summer
Firms make their thoughts known
Sugar levy is not too taxing
THE big day is almost here. From 6 April soft drinks with more than 5g of sugar per 100ml – which translates to 16.5g for a 330ml can - will be subject to a sugar tax.
Racing ahead in 2018
TROPICAL soft drink brand Rio has manoeuvred itself into pole position among racing fans thanks to a new partnership deal with British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver Bobby Thompson.
Spar goes sugar free
SPAR has thrown its hat into the zero-sugar cola ring ahead of the sugar levy coming into force this April with the launch of a new Spar brand cola
Sparkly NPD
CARIBBEAN-focused firm Grace Foods has been touting the benefits of its recently-launched slimline can Coconut Water range
A facelift for Radnor
New look and new liquid
Health at its heart
Tropicana’s new range