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Giles Blair

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Retailers can capture the caffeine-fix shop by meeting the demands in the energy category through the likes of PWR-BRU.

AG Barr caters for the morning rush

10 October 2024
Family firm Feedwell Dog Food has more than 60 years' experience and a range of products.

Feedwell highlights pet care opportunities

9 October 2024
The PRA's annual Scottish Roadshow is free for industry members to attend.

PRA roadshow to offer insights

9 October 2024
Zahid Iqbal's Day-Today Drylaw store in Edinburgh was named Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year

8 October 2024
Pack shots of Bobby's Sweets including Blue Razz Dreams, Vimto Fried Eggs and Fruit-Fools.

Market News | Bobby’s, Twinings, Swan, Onken

7 October 2024
ScotGov believes the new MUP will help to cut the number of alcohol-related deaths.

New MUP ‘will do little to help’

30 September 2024
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

The Fed voices fears over wage rises

26 September 2024
New Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has thanked predecessor John Brodie, who has now retired.

Scotmid weathers the storms

25 September 2024

December 2024

25 September 2024
Range of themed products for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice the movie including limited edition Fanta can designs, flavour as well as limited edition Maynards Bassets sweets.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice be a choice

5 September 2024
Keavy O’Mahony-Truesdale is delighted with the expansion into Scottish stores.

Meet the maker – Barista Bar

5 September 2024
Jay was delighted to be presented with the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Entrepreneur Award

4 September 2024
Staropramen 12x330ml bottle multipacks feature Paramount+ illustrations for maximum visibility on shelves.

Staropramen’s blockbuster Paramount+ promotion

4 September 2024
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme's Business Support Research Survey aims to cover the industry's entire supply chain.

Net Zero survey open for Scottish food and drink firms

4 September 2024
The three new SKUs from American confectionery brand that have been released for Halloween.

Reese’s launches Halloween competition

2 September 2024
Victoria Lockie has been welcomed to the team by Unitas Wholesale managing director john Kinney.

Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director

2 September 2024
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