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Daniel Johnson, Colin Smith and Richard Lochhead at the Holyrood reception.

Scottish wholesalers make parliamentary delivery

9 January 2024
Charities across Scotland saw an uplift in stock over Christmas thanks to FareShare.

Scottish Grocer and FareShare support communities

8 January 2024
The Just Dae It campaign will once again raise funds through various Kiltwalks.

Scots GroceryAid team hit fundraising milestone

5 January 2024
The new vape industry code of conduct tackles the appeal of disposables to youths.

Vape industry sets out code of conduct

4 January 2024
Spar Scotland, which has had a relaunch of its Erskine store, aims to ‘raise the bar’.

Spar Scotland gears up for trade show

4 January 2024
Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Rates frozen for the year

3 January 2024
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Further alcohol marketing consultation welcomed

3 January 2024

March 2024

3 January 2024
Belhaven's Scottish Oat Stout won Gold at the World Beer Awards in 2022.

A stout choice for consumers

21 December 2023
Dole's bew fruit-in-jelly cups are now suitable for vegans due to a recipe change.

Fruitful new design for Dole

20 December 2023
Prep House syas it will offer retailers and consumers a variety of quality sauces.

Prep House in Scottish business drive

19 December 2023

Scotland’s top brands: 1. Irn-Bru

19 December 2023

Scotland’s top brands: 2. Graham’s The Family Dairy

18 December 2023

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 1. Tennent’s

15 December 2023

Scotland’s top brands: 4. Bells Food Group

15 December 2023

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 2. The Famous Grouse

14 December 2023
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