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Giles Blair

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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

4 September 2026
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

4 September 2026
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

4 September 2026
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

4 September 2026
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

3 September 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

3 September 2026
Outgoing president Tom Slaven hands over the chain of office to new president Jon Mack.

New president for Scottish Wholesale Association

3 September 2026
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’

3 September 2026
The trade show hosted by UWS included a Scottish-themed dinner and Day-Today Awards ceremony.

UWS hosts record-breaking trade show

3 September 2026
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief exec Pete Cheema and Minister for Business Tom Arthur. Ministerial photo: flickr.com/Scottish Government.

Food price cap plan slammed

3 September 2026
Trusted sweet shop stalwart Flyers is marking its 80th birthday with a £9.99 75g Gift Pack featuring its distinct 'The Magic's In The Middle' liquorice offerings.

Flyers launches liquorice gift pack

2 September 2026
Convenience retailers are in with a chance of winning £10,000 in a competition to mark the launch of a new Pringles Prawn Cocktail 70g, £1.25 PMP, on-the-go format exclusively to Bestway.

Retailers have chance to win £10k in Pringles competition

2 September 2026
Finsbury Food Group has expanded its Little Big Cake range with a strawberry/matcha-flavoured treat called I Like You Berry Matcha.

Finsbury serves up strawberry matcha Little Big Cake

2 September 2026
McVitie's is making its way to the festive chocolate aisle with the new Jaffa Elf and Penguin Milk Chocolate Treats.

McVitie’s introduces Jaffa Elf and Penguin Milk Chocolate Treats

2 September 2026
Golden Wonder is running a Transform-A-Snack on-pack promotion offering shoppers the chance to win a family trip to Hollywood.

Golden Wonder launches Hollywood promotion

1 September 2026
Nestlé Confectionery says its Christmas range brings together festive favourites and exciting new launches, with KitKat taking the starring role.

Nestlé Confectionery unwraps Christmas range

1 September 2026
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