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Three of The Co-operative Food’s own-brand Scotch whiskies have won silver medals at the International Spirits Challenge. The winning whisky lines included The Co-operative 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (£22.55 for 70cl), which uses the finest single malt
Islay’s independent farm distillery, Kilchoman, has released the latest edition to its popular 100% Islay range. 100% Islay is unique in that it is the only Single Malt in Scotland where every stage of the whisky making process, from the barley grown in
The Co-operative Food is launching a range of value breakfast cereals this summer. From 29 July 2013, the retailer will be increasing its breakfast offering with a selection of new mueslis, cereals and porridges, giving customers more choice in the morning. The Co-operative
Gourmet yogurt maker, The Collective, has launched Blood(y) Orange limited edition. This new limited edition will be available in Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Booths, Ocado and Nisa from early July 2013 for a limited time only, with a RRP of £2.39
New snack brand Popchips has teamed up with pop star, Katy Perry, to launch Katy’s kettle corn, a sweet and salty popped corn chip. Perry, who has joined the Popchips business as an investor and creative partner, wanted to create a
Exquisite Handmade Cakes has launched a range of Christmas cakes for coffee shop, pub and hotel owners to offer to their festive clientele over this winter season. The new range includes; Rich Brandy Fruit and Iced Brandy Fruit loaf cakes; Rum Truffle and Spiced Apple and Caramel sponge
Gü founder James Averdieck has bought a controlling interest in award-winning coconut-based desserts brand Bessant & Drury. Three years since selling Gü, Bessant & Drury caught his eye as he himself moved towards a healthier lifestyle. Replacing his obsession for chocolate
With almost 200 years’ collective experience, Cott Beverages’ drink brands Old Jamaica Ginger Beer, ting and Ben Shaws have joined together to offer on-trade outlets a new range of soft drinks and mixers. Catering for the growing demand for new
The Co-operative Food has added delicatessen-inspired ready-to-eat salads to its Truly Irresistible range. The products will be in stores nationwide from 28 August 2013. They include Truly Irresistible Tabbouleh Salad with Pumpkin Falafel and Houmous(200g, £2.10), bulgar wheat base is infused with fresh
Energy drink Emerge is launching on-pack promotion and an augmented reality can, inspired by the summer movie Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Pacific Rim. As part of an exclusive deal within the soft drink sector, the interactive Pacific Rim-branded packaging will
To give its shoppers a sensational summer treat, The Co-operative Food is topping off its cupcake range with a new fruity duo. In stores nationwide from 26 June 2013, The Co-operative Luscious Lemon Cupcakes and The Co-operative Scrumptious Strawberry Cupcakes are
Tyrrells, the premium English crisp brand, is stepping up to the crease and celebrating English cricket in 2013 with the launch of its Cricket Tea Crisps. In a summer that is set to be cricket crazy, Tyrrells said it is
Georgia’s Choice gluten-free convenience foods range has launched new look packs developed by branded packaging design agency 3Monkey. The current range is in the freezer cabinets now with new additions to the range following shortly. A top brand in the growing
Spar UK claims it is helping its retailers sweeten their sugar confectionery sales with a revamp of its own brand sharing range. The refreshed confectionery range comprises 20 products including eight new lines. The whole range has improved recipes and
Emerge, claimed to be the UK’s fastest-growing value functional energy drink, is set to embark on its biggest ever marketing campaign this month (June 2013). Boasting a record investment for the brand, the multi-faceted campaign will include a programme of
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched its first range of long life skimmed, semi-skimmed and whole milk, produced in the UK by Crediton Dairy. The range is being launched to offer shoppers a convenient alternative or supplement to chilled milk
The Co-operative Food is increasing the number of British flowers it stocks and is predicting sales of more than £3.5m this summer. According to the retailer, this represents a significant investment in the British flower industry, which has been decimated
Morrisons has launched a new own brand baby range, Little Big, created by design agency Elmwood. The range is said to provide parents with all the products they need to care for their baby including nappies, wipes and toiletries. Elmwood
Europe’s leading multi-material packaging manufacturer, LINPAC Packaging, has launched a premium range of fully recyclable tableware just in time for the summer season. The Primesse range of disposable bowls and plates, which are available in a choice of black or
Exquisite Handmade Cakes, the hand-crafted luxury cakes specialist, is launching a new flavour within its gourmet Triple Layer range of luxury cakes. From June 2013, a fresh and exciting new Carrot flavour will be available to caterers and chefs –
Tyrrells, the premium English crisp brand, is broadening its premium snacks range with the introduction of new Aristo-Crackling hand-cooked pork crackling. The so-called double-barrelled ‘corker of a porker’ launches this week in two flavours – Traditional and English Mustard. Tyrrells
Duck Tape, the leading duct tape brand, is launching a range of products in the UK, targeting the booming craft market. The Duck Tape Colours adhesive tape range is being introduced to offer consumers a selection of bright, durable and
151 Products – a leading UK supplier of value household items – has secured a licence agreement with the Beano and Dandy comics publisher, DC Thomson. The Manchester-based company has signed a two-year contract with the Scottish publishing house –
Apple juice made from some of the rarest apples trees in Britain is to go on sale at The Co-operative Food. Some of the trees date back to pre-Victorian times, including one identical to the apple tree made famous by Sir Isaac
The award-winning Edinburgh gin brand from Spencerfield Spirit Company has been strengthened following an exclusive distribution agreement with Scotland’s leading independent family-owned distiller. The deal, which is in place now, sees Ian MacLeod Distillers distribute independent family-run Fife-based Spencerfield Spirit
