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Digital mock up of refrigerator units in a store from Danfoss.

Solutions for the planet and financial climate from Danfoss

Sustainable shopfitting solutions firm Danfoss reckons Scottish convenience retailers will benefit massively from its range of smart shop equipment.
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk tablet bars with the Win A Day To Remember on-pack promotion on them.

Win a new TV with Cadbury

Mondelēz International has kicked off a retailer-exclusive competition as part of its Cadbury Dairy Milk Win a Day to Remember prize giveaway.

Barista Bar marks 50th Scottish installation

Premium coffee-to-go offer Barista Bar has celebrated its 50th machine installation in Scotland, marking a successful first year for the business in north of the border.
Promotional image of Skwishee Bring Your Own Cup Day 2024 featuring a dragon character holding a pumpkin filled with Skwishee with other Halloween characters.

Skwishee Bring Your Own Cup day returns

Frozen fizzy drink brand Skwishee's Bring Your Own Cup Day is back for 2024, inviting consumers to get creative with their containers in time for Halloween.
A woman accesses lockets at an InPost Locker site.

InPost Group acquires Menzies Distribution

E-commerce logistics firm InPost Group has acquired a 70% stake in Menzies Distribution Limited in a bid to improve its parcel locker service in the UK.
A Scotmid Co-op self-service checkout machine with a notice informing customers about CCTV in operation.

Scotmid unveils a digital transformation

Scotmid Co-op has unveiled new plans to introduce a digital transformation across its estate of stores, to improve workflow through new retail technology.
Pack shots of the Jakemans Throat Lozenges range including Throat & Chest, Blood Orange & Winter Spice, Throat & Chest Sugar Free, Honey & Lemon and Cherry.

Jakemans reveals a unique demand for relief

Throat lozenge brand Jakemans reckons that retailers will be able to drive up sales of OTC remedies through a unique demand to keep colds at bay.
A chiller space in a convenience store stocking chilled dairy products.

Inflation falls to a new low

Consumer inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in over three year, despite some price rises in the dairy category, and has built shopper confidence.
Exterior shot of Spar Scottish Distribution Centre with the Spar logo on the side of the building.

Positive financial year for Spar Scotland

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported a strong result for the financial year but has warned of challenging trading conditions for the convenience sector.
A person working at a silo at the MiAlgae production facility.

Eden Mill partners with MiAlgae

Independent distillery Eden Mill has partnered with biotech firm MiAlgae to help produce a sustainable source of Omega-3-rich microalgae.
Images of promotions in Morrisons stores for the collaboration between the supermarket, Hovis and FareShare including end of aisle displays and a store floor layout.

Hovis teams up with Morrisons and FareShare

Bakery brand Hovis has teamed up with Morrisons and FareShare to help donate loaves to the food waste reduction charity in time for the winter.
Staff members at Mark Murphy Dole in Edinburgh stand in the warehouse folding their arms.

Mark Murphy Dole cuts down on food waste

Edinburgh wholesaler Mark Murphy Dole has cut 33% of its food wastage following a partnership with the Scottish Wholesale Association and Zero Waste Scotland.
Promotional image of Spar Big Deals of Christmas campaign with a Santa character outside a Spar store being lifted by a red ballon with the text 'Big Deals of Christmas' on the balloon.

Big Deals of Christmas returns to Spar

Spar Scotland has announced the return of its Christmas time promotional activity Big Deals of Christmas, promising shoppers massive promotions on major brands.
L-R Joe Harris, Lonkero and Paige Gibbons, Lonkero both stand in front of the In-Drinks logo holding cans of Lonkero.

In-Drinks kicks off Catalyst competition

Business accelerator competition In-Drinks Catalyst has opened up entries as the trade show seeks to find the UK's best new drinks business once again.
The winners of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards take to the stage to celebrate their success.

Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards provide inspiration

Scottish convenience retailers looking to promote the nation's produce in-store should check out the winners of last night's Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.

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Sustainability

SFD's new handbook offers some key insights into the journey towards net zero.

A handy guide to eco advice

Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.
Hamlyns products now come in eco-friendly paper bags – meeting consumer sustainability desires.

Hamlyns lays out its green credentials

Telmont invests in planet saving bottles

The bottles made using hydrogen gas as the main energy source for the glass furnace.

Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi

RVM Systems talks DRS expertise

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