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AG Barr aims to keep the Irn-Bru brand strong right through to the end of the year.

Irn-Bru builds up strength for rest of year

30 July 2024
Lactalis has ensured that the firm's Scottish cheeses highlight their provenance.

Scottish cheese brands promote provenance

29 July 2024
SFD's new handbook offers some key insights into the journey towards net zero.

A handy guide to eco advice

29 July 2024
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin features 22 aromatic botanicals from its landscape.

The Botanist grows as gin declines

26 July 2024
Premier @ DUSA was crowned Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Best Soft Drinks Retailer of the Year

26 July 2024
The YuBi Bar range from Bar1 Brands has two new flavours.

Market News | YuBi, Pot Noodle, Acti-Snack, Sheba

25 July 2024
The Glencadam Reserva de Jerez has an Oloroso sherry cask finish.

Glencadam Distillery unveils exclusive dram

25 July 2024
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink

25 July 2024
The new Nisa Local in Marchmont, Edinburgh, opened by Ashok Pothugunta.

Nisa helps to deliver expansion

24 July 2024

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24 July 2024
The convenience retail market grew last year and that trend is expected to continue over the next few years, says Lumina Intelligence.

Convenience channel set for growth

24 July 2024
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

23 July 2024
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out ambitious plans for the economy. Picture: flickr.com/Simon Dawson/No10DowningStreet.

Convenience chiefs ready to work with Labour

23 July 2024
Many forecourt operators have been investing to ensure their businesses thrive.

Forecourt retail ‘flourishing in face of adversity’

3 July 2024
Prianka Jhingan believes the XQS nicotine pouches can be a game-changer.

It’s the XQS factor for STG

2 July 2024
Spar Renfrew was crowned Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year

1 July 2024
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