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The award-winning RAER Pedro Ximenez Expression.

Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night

12 January 2024
The 2024 Speciality Food & Drink Show at the SEC will feature more exhibitors than ever.

Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news

12 January 2024
Hardys Zero is said to have a good flavour thanks to its de-alcoholising method.

Catering for Dry January – and Damp January

11 January 2024
Swizzels reported a rise in sales for its vegan Variety Range during Veganuary 2023.

Sweet treats for Veganuary and beyond

11 January 2024
Eden Mill reckons its whisky range should appeal to the broad spectrum of tastes.

Matching various Burns Night whisky tastes

10 January 2024
Grant’s Foods reckons its range will suit different consumers’ Burns Night plans.

Scottish flavours popular with shoppers

10 January 2024
Grace, 10, has won a year's supply of crisps and an exclusive tour of the Taylors Snacks factory.

Taylors Snacks boss inspired by amazing Grace

9 January 2024
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

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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
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