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Members of Grey Matters Active Ageing went on a day trip to Loch Katrine and Callander thanks to a Macb Live Bold Community Fund donation.

Macb donates £6k to community groups

January 2027

Full 2027 Scottish Grocer features list

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has published a succinct guide to help retailers with the new HFSS regulations that come into force on 1 October this year.

HFSS regulations riddle for retailers

UKVIA director general John Dunne is calling on the public to back its Fair Deal for Vaping plan and Enough is Enough campaign.

Fears voiced over new vaping tax

Pack shot of Smirnoff Ice Party Pack.

Smirnoff Ice is ready to party

Nicotine pouches manufacturer Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) UK is shaking up its XQS range in response to evolving consumer demands in the category. The changes will see changes in the strength of pouches and the launch of a new nicotine-free Virgin Peppermint variant.

STG shakes up its XQS range

The Lucozade Energy range is expanding with a new Sherbet Twist Zero Sugar flavour that's described as zingy and nostalgic.

Lucozade adds a sherbet twist

December 2026

Scottish snacks brand Nairn’s is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a campaign that shines a light on the everyday moments that make people feel better.

Nairn’s celebrates 130th anniversary

The UK cider industry is coming together to back a consumer campaign called Find Your Cider that aims to encourage cider drinkers to explore the breadth of the category and discover new styles to add to their favourites.

Find Your Cider campaign launches

The RaceTrack Pitstop Strathclyde store celebrated its relaunch with Co-op Wholesale by making a £500 donation to the nearby Townhead Village Hall.

RaceTrack Strathclyde relaunches with charity donation

Scotmid Co-op colleague Yla Haren with one of the new robotic cleaners being rolled out across 14 stores.

Scotmid rolls out the robots

Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band went down a storm with the crowd at this year's Checkout Scotland, held to raise awareness and funds for the GroceryAid charity.

Checkout Scotland 2026 ‘a huge hit’

Grocery sales have grown by just 0.4% on average during each of the past 12 months, according to SRC data.

UK and Scottish budgets ‘must help shoppers’

Finsbury Food Group is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter movie franchise with a new Hogwarts-themed chocolate celebration cake.

Finsbury conjures up Harry Potter cake

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