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The Magnum Crackables range features Classic, Salted Caramel and Pistachio variants with improved recipes and updated packaging, says the ice cream maker.

Magnum relaunches Pints as Crackables

From left, owner Zaib Bal with Abdullah Bhatti outside the new Nisa Troon that gives local shoppers access to Co-op brand products.

New-look Nisa store for Scotland

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 concise guide for retailers

The ACS 2026 Local Shop Report highlights convenience retailer challenges in relation to tax, inflation, investment and sales.

ACS Local Shop Report highlights retailer challenges

Russell Davies, Exchange for Change chief executive, says the Retailer Readiness Survey aims to connect Exchange for Change directly with store owners and managers.

Exchange for Change to run regular retailer surveys

The Red Bull Wings Cup and associated promotion features across a range of formats.

Red Bull promo for EA SPORTS FC 27

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has expanded its singles range with Mentos Strawberry Mix Roll and Mentos Green Apple Roll ,launching exclusively in Booker depots.

Mentos brings fresh flavours with Booker launches

KP Snacks popcorn brand Butterkist is running a new on-pack promotion for streaming service Paramount+.

Butterkist pops up with Paramount+ promo

Lowland whisky maker Jackton Distillery has officially launched its first single malt expression, RAER Single Malt Whisky, The Inaugural Release.

Jackton Distillery rolls out RAER single malt

The consumer contest launched with the Kilmarnock Pie Man mascot visiting some of the town's most recognisable landmarks.

Brownings kicks off nationwide photo competition

The trio of freeze-dried, chocolate-dipped fruit Forest Feast treats consists of Double Chocolate Crispy Raspberries, Matcha Chocolate Crispy Strawberries and Double Chocolate Crispy Strawberries.

Forest Feast launches chocolate freeze-dried fruit range

The Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive, Pete Cheema, has discussed the problem of the illicit trade with the Scottish Government Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Kirsten Oswald.

SGF calls for illicit trade crackdown

Lauren Rafferty, commercial Ddvelopment co-ordinator, and Steve Addison, local sourcing manager, at the retail chain launch the Scotmid Scottish Favourites 2026 competition.

Scotmid Scottish Favourites competition is back for 2026

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

UKVIA launches Enough is Enough campaign

Outgoing president Tom Slaven hands over the chain of office to new president Jon Mack.

New president for Scottish Wholesale Association

Heather Hills Farm managing director Mark Noonan and Scotland Food & Drink chief executive Iain Baxter marked the launch of Scottish Food & Drink September.

Shoppers ‘want to buy Scottish food and drink’

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