A 40 year old woman who has been throwing crisp parties for years has been crowned as supermarket Aldi's chief crisp taster and will be influencing 2026's crisp range.

Aldi names its chief Crisp Taster

A 40 year old woman who has been throwing crisp parties for years has been crowned as supermarket Aldi's chief crisp taster and will be influencing 2026's crisp range.
Packs of Rollover Original Hotdog with the Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotion across them are set against a yellow background.

Rollover unmasks Spider-Man: Brand New Day promo

Hot food-to-go brand Rollover has partnered up with Sony Pictures with a new on-pack promotion for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
The convenience retail market grew last year and that trend is expected to continue over the next few years, says Lumina Intelligence.

Convenience channel set for growth

Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
The biennial ScotHot trade event is returning to the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, giving retailers the chance to explore a variety of opportunities.

ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers

Convenience retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making sure they visit ScotHot25, which is taking place at the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, say the event’s organisers.
Promotional image for the updated look across Rustlers foods including the Southern Fried Chicken Sub, The Iconic Quarter Pounder, All Day Breakfast Sausage Muffin and BBQ Rib with text at the top that reads 'Exciting Changes Are Coming to your Shelves'.

Rustlers unveils a new look across packaging

Food-to-go brand Rustlers has unveiled a new look across its packaging with the aim to offer more eye-catching designs that are easier to navigate.

Rollover has a cheesy rollout

Food-to-go brand Rollover has expanded on its range of burgers with a cheesy double helping in the buns with an aim to drive the brand's sales in convenience.
Packs of Clearspring Oat Biscuits sit against a grey background including Miso Maple, Matcha and Sweet Date with the biscuits sitting outside the packet with bites taken out of them.

Clearspring launches international trio of oat biscuits

Organic foods brand Clearspring has launched its first range of on-the-go snacks with a trio of Organic Oat Biscuits, which have been made in the Highlands.

PMPs can rustle up sales

Kepak Consumer Foods believes its Rustlers PMP range can help convenience retailers drive up footfall for the food-to-go category.
Rollover's new Southern Fried Chicken Burger will meet the consumer demand for such products, reckons Pilgrim's Food Masters.

Rollover rolls out new chicken burger

Major food-to-go brand Rollover has introduced its first chicken burger to the range in a bid to expand its offering with an innovative addition to its portfolio.
Retailers can scratch up some extra sales with key link-up offers across snacking, says Tayto.

Mr Porky can deliver a protein fix

Pork snacks can suit a number of shopper missions – from consumers wanting to bring a taste of the pub to their home to gym goers seeking a protein boost, reckons Tayto.
Kepak reckons its Rustlers brand can provide students with the meal-deal value they will be seeking.

Tips for driving up sales to university students

Experts from Kepak and Asahi, whos Rustlers and Peroni brands are popular with university students, have provided insights to c-store retailers on how to boost sales from these consumers.
pack shot MugShot MAX

Mug Shot launches new MAX range

Mug Shot has launched its MAX range of pasta and noodle pots, featuring bold flavours like Mac & Cheese and Sundried Tomato & Chorizo. Aimed at younger, active consumers, the range offers quick, tasty meals. The launch includes a social media campaign and a competition, available in Asda stores.

Squeaky Bean is on a roll for alternatives

Squeaky Bean aims to bring more variety for the lunch hour for free-from shoppers with its new Vegan Snack Sausage Roll packs.
The Golden Wonder Fully Flavoured £1 PMP range.

Golden Wonder launches best-selling crisps in £1 PMPs

Golden Wonder is building on the success of its £1 PMP format by launching a Fully Flavoured range of its best-sellers at that price.
Pack shot of Maryland Delightfully Good Choc Chip Cookies.

Maryland Cookies unveils first non-HFSS product with Delightfully Good cookies

The new Maryland Delightfully Good is available in Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s with an MRSP of £1.60.
The revamped deli at Premier Broadway sees fresh food flying out of the door.

New deli delivers on its potential for store

Premier Broadway retailer Sophie Williams has been explaining to Scottish Grocer how a transformation of the deli counter and till area has boosted sales and footfall.