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ScotGov believes the new MUP will help to cut the number of alcohol-related deaths.

New MUP ‘will do little to help’

30 September 2024
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

The Fed voices fears over wage rises

26 September 2024
New Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has thanked predecessor John Brodie, who has now retired.

Scotmid weathers the storms

25 September 2024

December 2024

25 September 2024
Range of themed products for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice the movie including limited edition Fanta can designs, flavour as well as limited edition Maynards Bassets sweets.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice be a choice

5 September 2024
Keavy O’Mahony-Truesdale is delighted with the expansion into Scottish stores.

Meet the maker – Barista Bar

5 September 2024
Jay was delighted to be presented with the Entrepreneur Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Entrepreneur Award

4 September 2024
Staropramen 12x330ml bottle multipacks feature Paramount+ illustrations for maximum visibility on shelves.

Staropramen’s blockbuster Paramount+ promotion

4 September 2024
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme's Business Support Research Survey aims to cover the industry's entire supply chain.

Net Zero survey open for Scottish food and drink firms

4 September 2024
The three new SKUs from American confectionery brand that have been released for Halloween.

Reese’s launches Halloween competition

2 September 2024
Victoria Lockie has been welcomed to the team by Unitas Wholesale managing director john Kinney.

Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director

2 September 2024
Turadh Distillery boss Anna Robertson, Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Scotland Food & Drink chief exec Iain Baxter at the launch of the first Scotland Food & Drink September.

First Scottish Food & Drink September launched

2 September 2024
Britvic is bringing back Tango Cherry in a sugar-free variant.

Market News | Tango, Bobby’s, Twinings, Lost Mary

2 September 2024
The tours at Jackton Distillery are interactive and engaging, and will drive brand awareness.

Jackton Distillery offers ‘RAER Moments’

31 August 2024
Day-Today retailers were able to attend the UWS trade show to find out what the future holds for the symbol group.

Convenience in brief | UWS, Graham’s, Scotmid

30 August 2024
Stephanie Pritchard, head of UK supplier development at Scotland Food & Drink.

Event offers retail insights for producers

30 August 2024
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