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Keep up to date with what’s happening at Forrest Fresh Foods as well as the latest news from our suppliers.

January 6, 2020

Preparing your shop for Brexit
As we near the Brexit deadline of 31st January, many businesses are still relatively in the dark as to how…
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December 5, 2019

Spending on pet presents this festive season
For the majority of us, Christmas represents the opportunity to spend valuable time with family, and for countless people worldwide,…
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November 13, 2019

Are you stocked up on Christmas bestsellers?
As we race towards the Christmas season, retailers are busily preparing for the festive rush, as they stock up on…
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November 8, 2019

Forrest to showcase at the Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission to China
From the 11th to 15th November, members of the Forrest team will be travelling to China to showcase exclusive products…
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November 4, 2019

Forrest Foods exhibiting at major hospitality event
Forrest Fresh Foods will be exhibiting at the Leisure, Hospitality & Tourism World in Birmingham on 6th & 7th November….
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October 24, 2019

The new Cadbury Orange Twirl
Chocolate orange lovers everywhere celebrated last month after it was announced that Cadbury’s would soon launch the Cadbury Orange Twirl….
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September 27, 2019

New Cadbury’s packaging raises funds for Age UK
A new advertising and limited-edition packaging campaign from Cadbury’s is helping to raise awareness of how far one small kind…
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September 25, 2019

M&Ms launch new chocolate bar
UK lovers of M&Ms are running to their local shop to get their hands on the brand new M&Ms chocolate…
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August 29, 2019

Cadbury launches 30% less sugar bar
Good news for chocolate lovers who are concerned about their sugar intake. Cadbury has launched a new chocolate bar with…
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August 20, 2019

Director Mark named in the 42 under 42
We’re thrilled to announce that our Divisional Director, Mark Craven has recently been listed in the Business Insider’s 42 under…
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August 13, 2019

Brands unveil their seasonal products
As the whole of the UK enjoys the warm summer days, confectionery brands are looking ahead to autumn and winter…
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August 8, 2019

Forrest wins exclusive distribution deal for Sunkist
Remember Sunkist? Well the iconic brand is back. We’re absolutely thrilled to confirm we’ve won the contract for an exclusive…
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July 23, 2019

Mars launches brand new Snickers Crisp
Mars Wrigley Confectionery will soon be offering consumers a brand-new product, with the launch of the new Snickers Crisp at…
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July 18, 2019

Products for your furry friends now available on the Forrest site
We are very pleased to announce that we now have our full range of pet care products on the Forrest…
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July 16, 2019

Skittles Dips now available
Mars Wrigley have introduced a brand-new product within the popular Skittles family. Skittles Dips are traditional, family favourite, fruity flavoured…
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June 26, 2019

Maltesers unveils new Truffles to-go pack
Exciting news for all Maltesers lovers out there! The brand has recently unveiled its new Maltesers Truffles Treat Pack, the…
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June 24, 2019

M&M’s release delicious new salted caramel flavour
We are very excited to announce that we will shortly be stocking a brand-new flavour of one of the world’s…
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June 14, 2019

Buyers wanted: Forrest is recruiting
Following a fantastic few years of expansion, client growth, award wins and service growth, we have a number of opportunities…
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June 11, 2019

Introducing Ribena Frusions
Ribena has recently launched a new range of infused, blackcurrant water drinks called Ribena Frusions. The market for enhanced water…
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May 30, 2019

Lucozade’s new campaign encourages us to ‘spark something’
Lucozade Energy has launched its brand-new £10m campaign, promoting its range of popular soft drinks, with an inspirational message behind…
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May 28, 2019

Walkers and the Spice Girls partner for new campaign
As the long-awaited Spice Girls World Tour draws ever near, the legendary girl group will be partnering once again with…
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May 23, 2019

Anthony Joshua features in campaign for new Lucozade Fruit Punch
This month, Lucozade has unveiled its newest product, Fruit Punch, and has continued its long-standing partnership with heavyweight boxing champion,…
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May 21, 2019

Watermelon and Strawberry Cooler joins the Lucozade Energy family
Lucozade Energy has been regularly expanding its flavour range with exciting new flavour combinations for a while now and some…
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May 13, 2019

Cadbury launches new Darkmilk chocolate bar with nostalgic TV adverts
Following its launch in 2018, Cadbury has recently unveiled its tv advert to promote its Darkmilk range. Aimed predominantly at…
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April 26, 2019

One year on from the sugar tax levy
This month marks one year since the introduction of the sugar levy, a tax on soft drink manufacturers that has…
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April 8, 2019

The UK public has voted for its favourite crisp brand, do you agree?
‘A joke’, ‘an utter travesty’ and ‘a national disgrace’, no these terms have not been used in discussions of ongoing…
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March 27, 2019

Pepsi Max launches new delicious raspberry flavour
The 18th March saw the launch of Pepsi Max’s newest product, Pepsi Max Raspberry, capitalising on the ever-increasing popularity amongst…
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March 21, 2019

Tango launches brand new flavours to sugar free drinks range
This week, Britvic has unveiled its newest investment into one of the world’s most beloved soft drinks, Tango, with the…
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March 18, 2019

Robinsons Fruit Creations now available in the wholesale sector
Introduced in November 2017, Robinsons Fruit Creations has dominated supermarket shelves and have proven to be a hit amongst consumers,…
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March 6, 2019

Forrest secures an amazing £1.2 million funding
We are very excited to share that Forrest Fresh Foods has secured £1.2 million funding from the Barclays Northern Powerhouse…
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March 1, 2019

We unveil our alcoholic beverage range
At the end of 2018 we announced that we had successfully gained our AWRS licence, which allows us to supply…
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February 15, 2019

125 years of Pepsi
Can you remember a time before Pepsi? We’re guessing you can’t, no matter how far back you try and remember….
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February 7, 2019

Walkers crisps given facelift which celebrates their Britishness
The range of crisps available on the shop shelves seems to increase on a monthly, if not weekly or daily…
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January 9, 2019

Beverage trends for 2019
The soft drinks industry is ever-evolving to meet the demands of consumers and 2019 looks set to be no different….
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December 24, 2018

Cadbury at Christmas
Leading chocolatier Cadbury is celebrating the festive period in style this year, and encouraging the whole of the UK to…
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December 21, 2018

Forrest is shortlisted for International Company of the Year
With only a few short weeks until the end of 2018 and Forrest is still gaining some unbelievable achievements. It…
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December 19, 2018

Dove joins PETA’s cruelty free list
Popular toiletry brand, Dove, has been welcomed by PETA US onto its ‘Beauty Without Bunnies’ programme, honouring its position as…
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December 18, 2018

2018 for the Forrest Fresh Foods team
As we near the end of 2018, the Forrest Fresh Foods team are taking a look back at an amazing…
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December 7, 2018

Forrest wins big at the Insider International Trade Awards
It was an evening of celebrations for the Forrest Fresh Foods team last night (6th December), as we attended the…
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December 4, 2018

Household goods and toiletries now on the Forrest site
2018 has been a year of significant growth for the Forrest Fresh Foods brand. With the introduction of our worldwide…
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November 29, 2018

Try a new tradition this Christmas with Pepsi Max
Pepsi MAX® will be back on TV screens this month, ahead of the festive season, helping to drive trial of…
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November 27, 2018

Four questions to ask your household products supplier
For businesses operating within the retail industry, whether a supermarket, small shop or wholesaler, household products will account for a…
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November 22, 2018

Forrest shortlisted for TWO Insider International Trade Awards
The entire Forrest Fresh Foods team will be concluding what has been an already amazing 2018, by attending the Insider…
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November 22, 2018

Forrest Fresh Foods gains AWRS licence
Our expansion continues! We are now the proud owners of an AWRS licence, providing Forrest Fresh Foods with the ability…
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November 20, 2018

The UK’s favourite confectionery ads
Over the years, the confectionery industry has developed some truly memorable advertising campaigns that are still remembered and spoken about…
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November 15, 2018

P&G introduce new packaging design for the visually impaired
Procter & Gamble have released details of a brand new bottle design for their hair care brand Herbal Essences, which…
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November 13, 2018

Choosing your ideal wholesale soft drinks supplier
For any retail business or wholesaler, ensuring you work with a reputable soft drinks supplier is vital as they are…
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November 9, 2018

Procter and Gamble unveil ocean plastic bottles
The issue of the rise in plastic within our oceans has been the subject of much press in recent years,…
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November 6, 2018

Walkers reveals its 2018 festive range!
With only nine short weeks to go until Christmas, one by one the biggest brands are unveiling their special edition…
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November 1, 2018

Mars and Snickers to launch new healthier protein bars
Mars Wrigley Confectionery is the latest manufacturer to invest in the development of healthier alternatives to its extremely popular product…
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October 31, 2018

Cadbury releases special edition Remembrance Bar
To mark 100 years since the end of the First World War, Cadbury is launching a special edition Dairy Milk…
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October 30, 2018

How does Halloween impact the confectionery industry?
Halloween marks one of the most popular celebrations of the calendar year amongst consumers. In fact, research has found that…
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October 25, 2018

Plans to eliminate plastic waste amongst soft drink manufacturers
A number of the world’s leading soft drink manufacturers have announced plans to eliminate plastic packaging waste from their products…
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October 23, 2018

The history of Nestlé
One of the globe’s biggest and most recognisable brands, Nestlé has enjoyed a long history in the food and drinks…
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October 18, 2018

How have household products developed over the centuries?
Household products are a key component to the day to day running of any home, with countless brands and products…
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October 16, 2018

Why customers choose Forrest
The Forrest Fresh Foods brand has expanded exponentially year on year, with many longstanding customers who have benefitted from our…
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September 20, 2018

Forrest expands into the grocery and pet care market
Following what has already been an incredible year for the Forrest Fresh Foods team, we are very excited to announce…
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September 4, 2018

Forrest named an International Trusted Partner by Britvic
Forrest has worked with Britvic for over five years, and having already been named as a Trusted GB Partner for…
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September 4, 2018

Forrest introduces Teisseire into product range
We are pleased to announce that our soft drinks product range has grown once again, with the addition of classic…
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August 28, 2018

The essential back to school snacks
With the summer holidays nearly over, it is time for businesses to turn their attention to stocking the most sought…
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August 14, 2018

The benefits of price marked products
For many business owners, stocking price marked products is a no brainer, whereas others debate how these products will impact…
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August 8, 2018

The success of Forrest Fresh Foods in the south
We are in the midst of celebrating the three year anniversary of our southern office, which has been instrumental in…
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August 6, 2018

The evolution of Colgate
It is arguably one of the world’s most recognised toothpaste brands and for good reason. With a history that spans…
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July 31, 2018

Fruit Shoot and Netmums partner for 2018
From March to September 2018 the family favourite Fruit Shoot brand has partnered with parenting site Netmums as one of…
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July 27, 2018

Celebrating 70 years of Walkers crisps
2018 marks the 70th anniversary of Walkers Crisps, a classic British snack that has seen seven decades of traditional, exotic,…
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July 26, 2018

The history of Unilever
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of nutrition, home hygiene and personal care products, Unilever has a rich history…
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July 25, 2018

The impact of coolers at checkouts on soft drink sales
Soft drink coolers are features in countless shops across the globe, due to the high returns that they can bring…
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July 24, 2018

A sweet history
The sweets industry has developed significantly throughout the years, and now the range of sweet treats available to consumers is…
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July 13, 2018

The latest roles with Forrest Fresh Foods
Our rapid expansion over the past few years is continuing, and with the addition of our Export services and the…
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July 5, 2018

Our Director, Mark gets hitched in true Forrest Foods style
We would like to send massive congratulations to our Director, Mark who married his beautiful bridge Maggie on Saturday 30th…
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July 3, 2018

Don’t lose your fizz during the CO2 shortage
Britain is faced with a CO2 shortage which in turn is having a knock-on effect to the availability of fizzy…
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June 21, 2018

J20 unveil summer 2018 campaign
With the cold winter months a distant memory, brands across the globe have begun to reveal their summer 2018 advertising…
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June 19, 2018

Do you remember these classic household product television adverts?
Many of the house product brands that we stock have been on the market for a number of years, which…
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June 6, 2018

Forrest expands into worldwide toiletry and household goods Export
It has been an amazing few years here at Forrest Fresh Foods as we have expanded rapidly, ensuring our delicious…
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April 19, 2018

Favourite confectionery products worldwide
Across the world the confectionery industry is thriving, and it’s not hard to see why with so many delicious varieties…
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April 11, 2018

How soft drink brands are tackling packaging sustainability
Sustainable packaging has been a significant focus for brands across the globe as the necessity for businesses to reduce their…
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April 6, 2018

Purdey’s responds to the Sugar Tax Levy
The Sugar Tax Levy has now been officially introduced into the UK’s soft drinks industry in a move that will…
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April 3, 2018

Ban on high-energy soft drinks announced
It was announced at the beginning of January that a number of supermarkets will be banning the sale of high-energy…
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March 28, 2018

The sugar tax levy: the facts your business should know
From Friday 6th April 2018, the soft drinks industry within the UK will be hit with a sugar tax levy….
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March 26, 2018

The nation’s favourite Easter chocolate
The countdown to the Easter celebrations is well and truly underway, and many businesses across the UK are in the…
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March 22, 2018

Forrest Fresh Foods are GDPR compliant
New General Data Protection Regulations will come into force on 25th May 2018, and with it brands throughout Europe will…
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February 14, 2018

How does Valentine’s Day impact the confectionery industry?
As the second largest celebration in the calendar year in terms of consumer spending, following close second to Christmas, Valentine’s…
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February 9, 2018

Worldwide soft drink and confectionery suppliers
For over twenty years Forrest Fresh Foods has expanded exponentially, from humble beginnings as a fresh fruit and veg supplier,…
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January 30, 2018

The evolution of breakfast cereal
Breakfast cereal has a long and interesting history that has led it to where it stands today, as arguably the…
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January 25, 2018

Confectionery trends for 2018
Confectionery has been the topic of much debate over the past 12 months, with new products, flavours, marketing and legislation…
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January 19, 2018

The History of Coca-Cola
It was back in 1886 when Dr John Pemberton, a pharmacist from Atlanta, concocted the very first Coca-Cola. The drink…
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January 10, 2018

Mars launches new choices for New Year
Mars have launched a new Lifestyle Promotion to include their Goodness Knows range, Mars Protein and Snickers Protein bars. Cereal…
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January 3, 2018

Purdey’s Launch 250ml Can
Purdey’s, the multivitamin fruit drink, has now launched a handy 250ml can. This new size can is ideal for inclusion…
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December 21, 2017

M&M’s release new mix treat bags
Consumer favourite M&M’s will be releasing a brand new product to the market in 2018, the M&M’s mixed bag, incorporating…
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December 15, 2017

Boost your sales of Rio
Rio are offering customers a free point of sale kit to promote Rio drinks. Rio drinks were rebranded earlier this…
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December 14, 2017

Warning over cybercrime and scammers
At Forrest Fresh Foods Ltd we’ve recently discovered that our business has been the victim of online fraud. We’ve reported…
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November 30, 2017

Christmas starts with Coca Cola
With the Christmas season officially upon us and many major brands having already released their 2017 adverts, the team here…
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November 22, 2017

The UK’s favourite Christmas confectionery
With the festive season upon us once again, the team at Forrest Foods Ltd are busier than ever, supplying our…
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November 3, 2017

Schweppes launch brand new range of premium mixers
Schweppes has recently launched a brand-new range of naturally flavoured premium mixers, Schweppes 1783. Aptly named as the year in…
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October 24, 2017

The history of trick or treating
Halloween is now the third biggest event of the calendar year in relation to consumer spending, with trick or treating…
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October 10, 2017

Forrest appoints new Financial Controller
We’re pleased to announce that Paul Robinson has recently been appointed as our Financial Controller. Paul took up his new…
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September 26, 2017

Favourite chocolate bars throughout the decades
There are many things that make us feel nostalgic, none more so than reminiscing about our favourite chocolate bars of…
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September 5, 2017

New drinks added to our range
We’re pleased to announce we have added some exciting new soft drinks to our range. The new additions are from…
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August 22, 2017

New low sugar Oasis sours make a splash with consumers
Oasis launched two brand new flavours in April that have been a huge success amongst consumers. The new Oasis sours…
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August 9, 2017

How are brands responding to the upcoming sugar tax levy?
The 2016 budget announced that a levy would be introduced onto the soft drinks industry. Nicknamed the ‘sugar tax’ by…
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August 3, 2017

Forrest to become a Nestle Waters supplier
2017 has been a fantastic year for the team at Forrest Fresh Foods, with our extensive product range rapidly expanding…
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July 20, 2017

Lewis Hamilton partners with Monster energy drink
British F1 racing driver and three time world champion Lewis Hamilton has teamed up with Monster energy drink to release…
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July 11, 2017

Robinsons launch new ready to drink range
Robinsons have launched a new range of fruity, spring water based drinks just in time for what we’re hoping will…
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June 29, 2017

The Success of Robinsons and Wimbledon
This year’s Wimbledon tennis tournament will make the 82nd year for their partnership with Robinsons fruit squash, and this is…
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June 5, 2017

How did Forrest Fresh Foods become one of the UK’s top soft drink and sweet suppliers?
Our name may not be a give-away but Forrest Fresh Foods hasn’t always been a supplier of sweets and soft…
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May 18, 2017

The New Look Rio is Here
We are pleased to announce that we are now stocking the new look Rio drinks range. Rio’s design overhaul has…
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April 26, 2017

Britvic is tackling the sugar in some of the nation’s favourite soft drinks
The amount of sugar in drinks seems to be a matter for constant debate. From the media to politicians, hospitals…
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January 31, 2017

Lucozade, how much do you know about Britain’s favourite energy drink?
Depending on how old you are you might remember a time when Lucozade was bought from the chemist, not the…
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January 9, 2017

3 Brand New Flavours from Drench
Forrest Fresh Foods are proud to stock the delicious and highly refreshing Drench drinks. Drench is perfect for those looking…
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January 4, 2017

Are you taking on the dry January challenge?
If you feel like you over indulged over the Christmas period then you are not alone. Many of us…
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December 14, 2016

We’re now stocking Juice Burst
We’re pleased to announce that we are now stocking the British juice drink brand Juice Burst. This range of still,…
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