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Holyrood public health minister Jenni Minto visited pupils at an Edinburgh primary school for the big breakfast event run by the SGF's Healthy Living Programme.

Minister joins pupils for HLP breakfast

13 October 2023
The IQOS ILUMA ONE is the hero product for the UK, says Philip Morris Limited.

Smoke-free world is goal for Philip Morris

12 October 2023
JW Filshill boss Simon Hannah and finance chief Keith Geddes at the new Westway Park HQ.

Figures all add up for JW Filshill

12 October 2023
A&B Roll is available to buy on the Grant's Foods website and will relaunch in Asda stores early next year.

Celebrations in the can with Grant’s Foods

12 October 2023
Single pack PMPs could be the way forward to growing impulse sales in stores, says Tayto.

Make most of Golden Wonder times

11 October 2023
The Belhaven Brewery at Dunbar.

Convenience in brief | Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa news

11 October 2023
Eve Peters and Anand Cheema kickstarted the SGF’s new pilot in Cheema’s store Costcutter – Fresh in Falkirk.

SGF and Elfbar unveil vapes recycling campaign

11 October 2023

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26 September 2023
Hovis says retailers can make dough by stocking up on the best-selling items in stores.

Hovis offers bread and breakfast tips

12 September 2023
National Curry Week gives c-store retailers the chance to boost sales through a variety of products.

Spice up sales for National Curry Week

11 September 2023
Rice is a versatile grain that consumers can use to create all sorts of dishes.

Make the most of National Rice Week

11 September 2023
Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.

Ice cream sales boom for Mackie’s

8 September 2023
Richard Wishart, Fife Creamery transport manager and Mike Canning, warehouse manager, with just a few of the 43 AEDs.

Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news

8 September 2023
The IQOS ILUMA will have a positive impact for convenience, reckons Philip Morris Limited.

Philip Morris launches IQOS ILUMA

7 September 2023
Tom Fender, development director at TWC.

Scots c-store retailers lead the way

7 September 2023
The Fed national president Muntazir Dipoti.

The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action

6 September 2023
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