Budweiser Brewing Group launches Stella Artois Unfiltered
Budweiser Brewing Group has announced the launch of Stella Artois Unfiltered. The new 5% abv lager will be introduced exclusively in Asda on 24 February before being rolled out across […]
Blakemore unveils new food-to-go focused SPAR store
Blakemore Retail has unveiled a new concept, focused on food to go, at its 2,910 sq ft SPAR store in Aberystwyth. Called ‘Eat Some…’, the concept is inspired by street […]
Blakemore appoints David Cooke as group commercial director
AF Blakemore & Son has appointed David Cooke to the newly created role of group commercial director. Cooke (pictured) has a background in trading, proposition and product development gained through […]
FWD survey shows gap between wholesalers’ views and actions
A survey of 34 of the UK’s leading foodservice wholesalers found that 100% view e-commerce as important to the future of their business. However, only 5.9% of respondents have a […]
Bestway trials age-verification technology in three stores
Bestway Wholesale is piloting the convenience channel’s first use of age-verification technology. The regulatory ‘Sandbox’ trial, which is part of a Home Office programme, will run until May 2022 in […]
Sleek can introduced for two flavours of Rubicon Spring
Two flavours of Rubicon Spring have been introduced in 330ml sleek cans. Black Cherry Raspberry and Orange Mango are now available in the new format, as singles (rsp £1.29) and […]
Barr Soft Drinks backs IRN-BRU with £6 million campaign
Barr Soft Drinks is investing £6 million in IRN-BRU, the UK’s No.1 flavoured carbonate brand (IRI), spearheaded by three new adverts. The heavyweight campaign will continue to clearly differentiate IRN-BRU […]
TWC confirms sponsorship of Bike Bosnia in aid of MAG
TWC has announced that it will be one of the main sponsors of the annual wholesale and convenience charity bike ride ‘Bikes Against Bombs’, raising funds in support of Mines […]
Shoppers can win tickets to Platinum Jubilee Pageant courtesy of Cadbury
Mondelez International is giving shoppers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on 5 June, courtesy of Cadbury. For a chance to win, shoppers […]
Absolut range is refreshed with new look and remixed flavours
Pernod Ricard has unveiled has a new bottle design and remixed flavoured range for Absolut in what is the brand’s biggest shake-up since its launch in 1979. The new packaging […]
Country Range eliminates non-recyclable black packaging
All non-recyclable black packaging material was successfully removed from the production of new Country Range products by the end of 2021. Although some products with a longer shelf life will […]
Fresh Fayre launches Fresh Deli range of sandwich fillings
Fresh Fayre, part of the Sysco Speciality Group, has launched Fresh Deli, a new brand of chilled sandwich fillings. The range initially features 49 lines and includes classic flavours, a […]
