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Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Don Julio Tequila and Smirnoff Vodka announced a first-of-its-kind 90% paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820 bar, in Edinburgh. Created in partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac, this is Diageo’s first paper-based 70cl […]

Wild Thingz is crashing into the confectionery world with an unapologetic mission: less junk, more punk. This challenger gummy sweet brand is here to disrupt the £1.4 billion UK sweets market with bold taste, but without any of the artificial nasties or the sugar overload. These sweets are about reclaiming the joy of childhood treats

Nestlé Confectionery is trialling Accessible QR codes on two of its beloved brands, KitKat and Quality Street, to help shoppers who are living with sight loss to access product information more easily. The new QR codes are out now on KitKat two finger multipacks while Quality Street will also host the accessible codes across its permanent range. In the UK alone, more than

Young’s Chip Shop, the no.1 in frozen battered fish, is launching its new Jumbo Cod Special to appeal to consumers wanting the genuine takeaway experience of the local chippy at home. Replicating the jumbo size portions of the fish and chip shop, the new mammoth Atlantic cod fillets have been launched in response to the

The Coca-Cola Company and Bacardi Limited announced an agreement to debut BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola as a ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail. BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025. BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD packaging will

Cult coffee brand Grind has partnered with Sage Appliances to design a bespoke edition of the Barista Touch™ Impress. Exclusive accessories and tailored content make this state-of-the-art bean to cup machine the closest you can get to having a Grind coffee shop in your kitchen, delivering café-quality coffee in seconds. Using technology from professional café

Morrisons is collaborating with fan-favourite Chris Kamara to exclusively launch a new lager brewed by craft brewery Brew York, in stores across the UK. Kammy’s Un-Beer-Lievable Lager launched this summer in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK for customers to raise funds whilst raising a glass of the light and refreshing lager which has a deliciously

Once voted the most popular themed week in the UK, Chocolate Week is set to return this October backed by a committee of experts and professionals keen to promote fine-quality chocolate. Chocolate companies across the UK are encouraged to host events and promotions. With everything from talks, tastings, demonstrations, new launches, chocolate sculptures, one-off experiences

Ferrero has announced the launch of its beloved global spread in a new plant-based version – the latest addition to the growing family of Nutella products. Nutella Plant-Based delivers the same unmistakable Nutella experience but removes milk and adds vegetal ingredients such as chickpeas and rice syrup. Just like the classic Nutella, the new option

pladis, the leading global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, has unveiled the McVitie’s festive line-up for 2024. Including a festive flavour relaunch, seasonal packaging switch-up and the return of long-loved Christmas assortments and gifting options, this year’s collection promises to ignite the holiday spirit among consumers and retailers