Wrigleys launches Doublemint mints and a new sugar-free gum recipe
Wrigley has overhauled the Doublemint brand with a new sugar-free recipe for the gum and the addition of new sugar-free Doublemint mints. The mints come in a single roll pack (rsp […]
Extensive trade support for Crabbie’s Grand National
With the 2016 Crabbie’s Grand National scheduled for 7-9 April, the UK’s number one selling alcoholic ginger beer is benefiting from a six-figure sum being invested in festival activation by brand owner Halewood […]
Big Deals Local app for Today’s symbol retailers
Today’s Group has signed up to Big Deals Local (bigDL), an app that flags up retail promotions in stores local to consumers, enabling symbol members to attract more shoppers. The […]
Hancocks doubles up in ecommerce to become market leader
Confectionery specialist Hancocks, with 20 cash & carries, has acquired ecommerce business UK Sweets – a £3 million turnover company based in Bournemouth. It supplies hand-made fudge and boiled sweets, as well as […]
Amstel Bier relaunched with premium positioning
In May, Heineken will unveil a brand new look and revised pack formats for Amstel Bier in the off-trade. Tapping into the consumer trend towards premium lager, and following 25% […]
Vimto Remix aimed at families and teens
Nichols has announced the launch of Vimto Remix, a new drink that combines mango, strawberry and pineapple flavours with the secret Vimto recipe. Designed to appeal to both families and […]
Availability, display and value: tips from Mars Chocolate
Bep Dhaliwal (pictured), trade communications manager at Mars Chocolate UK, highlights the key focus areas for maximising confectionery sales. What are the key principles to consider when merchandising the confectionery category? […]
Bestway rewards ‘those who make the difference’
The efforts of staff and suppliers were recognised at Bestway Wholesale’s annual performance awards, held in central London and attended by over 400 people. The list of winners spanned Bestway […]
Top Lancashire employer award for Birchall Foodservice
Burnley-based Birchall Foodservice won the Red Rose Employer of the Year award at a ceremony held at Blackpool Winter Gardens. In doing so, the wholesaler beat five other finalists from […]
Sugro turnover rises by 9% to £950 million
Sugro UK increased group turnover by 9% to £950 million in the year to the end of December – the 14th successive year of improvement – reported managing director Philip […]
Paul Rabone returns to Blakemore as operations director
Blakemore Wholesale has appointed Paul Rabone as operations director for its 14 cash & carries, marking a return to the company he left in 1987 prior to spending 28 years with Bestway […]
Female chefs’ historic win at Country Range challenge
A trio from Loughborough College came first in the Country Range Student Chef Challenge, beating nine other teams in a competition held at Hotelympia in London. Daniella Bromley, Emily Bucknall […]
