Skip to content
Search
AI Powered
Latest Stories

"Urine" safe hands with Pantone and Highland Spring

"Urine" safe hands with Pantone and Highland Spring

A colour scale to get people checking the shade of their pee has been created by leading natural source water brand Highland Spring, in close partnership with Pantone Color Institute’s global team of "colour experts".

Based on guidance provided by Harley Street nutritionist Lily Soutter, and using the NHS Nutrition and Dietetics Urine Colour chart, Highland Spring has made a digital colour palate of five key shades ranging from clear to dark yellow. The scale highlights the shades symbolic of healthy hydration.


The aim is to help people get their daily intake of fluids following a study of 2,000 adults found 40 per cent are confused about how much water they should be drinking.

The study also found that despite believing they should be drinking seven glasses of water a day, people typically have five – although 23 per cent only manage one to two. 43 per cent do not think they are getting enough, because they simply forget to drink water (63 per cent), get distracted by their day-to-day routine (42 per cent) and are too busy (15 per cent).

The guide was unveiled as Highland Spring’s new 10 litre hydration pack went on sale.

Highland Spring’s Head of Marketing Carol Saunders said: “We know it can be embarrassing to talk about our pee, but it’s an important indicator to help us staying hydrated, so we’ve partnered with Pantone Color Institute to kick start that conversation. Alongside this, Highland Spring’s new 10 litre hydration pack means it’s easier than ever to help people on their way to healthy hydration, in and out of the home.”

Highland Spring’s urine colour guide makes basic analysis of hydration levels easy, providing an at-a-glance guide to our pee. However, the guide is illustrative only and any concerns should be addressed by a medical expert.

To mark the new product release, Highland Spring is also launching The Natural 10 Challenge. This is designed to help people achieve the daily recommended intake of H2O – which is an average of two litres for adults. The study also revealed benefits adults have enjoyed from keeping on top of their water consumption, which included clearer skin , feeling more active and reduced cravings for snacks.

The Highland Spring 10 litre hydration pack is the first of its kind within the natural source water category in British retail. The pack’s cardboard outer is FSC certified, and alongside the plastic inner, is fully recyclable in line with the company’s environmental initiatives.

More for you

royal warrant

Diageo brands granted five Royal Warrants to the King

Diageo said five Royal Warrants of Appointment to His Majesty the King have been granted to its brands for the supply of spirits and wines to the Royal Household.

These Royal Warrants are granted to: Justerini & Brooks as Wine & Spirits Merchants, John Walker & Sons (Johnnie Walker) and Royal Lochnagar for Scotch Whiskies, Tanqueray Gordon & Company (Tanqueray and Gordon’s) as Gin Distillers, and The Pimm’s Company.

Keep ReadingShow less
hancocks Loughborough 3

Hancocks unveils 2025 Valentine’s Day launches


Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has revealed their 2025 Valentine’s Day confectionery collection.

Keep ReadingShow less
Rockstar energises multibuy with new “2 FOR £2” PMP

Rockstar energises multibuy with new “2 FOR £2” PMP

To offer better value to shoppers and to help retailers encourage basket spend, Rockstar Energy is launching a new price-marked pack (PMP) proposition across its range. Available from the new year, Rockstar’s “£2 for £2” PMP aims to provide greater value for shoppers, particularly appealing to frequent energy drink buyers.

Stimulant energy drinks are growing by 5.8 per cent year on year and are adding the most value (£50.3m) to convenience. PMPs play a key role in communicating value to consumers, with 51 per cent of shoppers feeling reassured that they are not being overcharged when purchasing PMPs. Rockstar Energy is well-positioned to support the convenience channel. The new multibuy PMP aims to boost sales and drive basket spend by offering energy drink customers greater value across popular Rockstar flavours.

Keep ReadingShow less
KP Nuts aims at bullseye with Luke Littler partnership

KP Nuts aims at bullseye with Luke Littler partnership

KP Nuts has partnered with darts sensation Luke Littler, marking a bold move to unite the fans’ favourite snack with this festive season’s most electrifying sportsman.

The collaboration brings together two icons – Luke, a trailblazer in the world of darts, and KP Nuts, the perfect snack for any sporting or social occasion. With Luke “The Nuke” Littler continuing to grow as a global phenomenon, the partnership is part of KP Nuts’ strategy to drive awareness and unlock opportunities within the on-trade and convenience and impulse sectors during the festive season and beyond.

Keep ReadingShow less
Wall’s Pastry announces charity partnership with Action Against Hunger

Wall’s Pastry announces charity partnership with Action Against Hunger

Leading sausage roll brand Wall’s Pastry has announced a new charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, pledging to donate 5p from every pack sold of its 10x55g sausage rolls.

Funds raised through the initiative will support Action Against Hunger’s work to tackle hunger in areas of high poverty across the UK.

Keep ReadingShow less