Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS) is adding a Raspberry & Rhubarb flavour to its Ribena squash range, available in 600ml bottles.

Ribena Raspberry & Rhubarb comes in a £1.50 price-marked pack in cases of six.

Meanwhile, the supplier is also launching new lower-priced £1.50 price-marked pack for its original Ribena Blackcurrant 600ml, which also comes in cases of six.

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The supplier said squash sales in convenience stores are nearly double what they were this time last year, with raspberry flavours growing at 10%, being 61% incremental to the soft drinks category, helping to attract new shoppers.

Charlotte Flook, head of brand for Ribena at LRS, said: “Squash has been a real hit within independent retail this year as consumers look for tasty ways to stay hydrated at home.

“With 74% of total soft drink sales coming from price-marked packs, we know how important it is to a competitively priced squash range for independent retailers and their customers.”

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