Tag: drinks
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
