A panel about the UK DRS with Fed members, industry representatives and MPs in attendance.

Retailers ‘vital for success or failure’ of DRS

A leading Fed member has advocated for retailers with smaller stores to take part in DRS come 2027, highlighting the importance of these stores to the scheme.
Pack shots of Kings Sweet BBQ Beef Jerky, Classic Beef Biltong and Honey BBQ Beef Jerky.

Kepak brings Kings back to the table

Food-to-go firm Kepak has announced the return of the Kings brand to help match the demand found across the meat snacks category.
Advert from the Napolina 2026 marketing campaign featuring a pack shot of a can of Napolina Chopped Tomatoes with a bowl of pasta in the background. The text reads "Your Bolognese Will Thank You".

Napolina rolls out new marketing campaign

Italian food brand Napolina has rolled out a new marketing campaign with a focus on tapping into the demand for home-cooking across the UK.
Image of the first UK marketing campaign for Sour Patch Kids featuring a billboard with the sweets on them tearing down another advert for Oreo.

Sour Patch Kids in marketing debut

Snacks giant Mondelēz International has unveiled the first UK marketing campaign for the Sour Patch Kids aiming to show their more mischievous side.
A vapes cabinet display with an expansive range of options.

UKVIA calls for a changed vaping policy as UK smoking rates fall

The UKVIA has called on the UK Government to change its approach on vaping rules following the ONS revealing a drop in overall UK smoking rates.
A pack of Stabilo Paw Patrol Trio Scribbi pens sits on a desk with the pans scattered across it with other stationary and pieces of paper.

Stabilo rolls out Paw Patrol collection

German stationary brand Stabilo has unveiled a new range of colouring pens and highlighters inspired by the children's TV show Paw Patrol.
Mina MacKenzie, retail partner manager at Brodies, and Aisling McGhee, commercial director at McGhee's, stand outside Glasgow Central Station holding packs of McGhee's individual biscuits with Brodies tea bag attached to it. Each also hold a wicker basket with more biscuit and tea combos.

McGhee’s teams up with Brodies to save the tea break

Scottish brands McGhee's Family Bakers and tea and coffee merchants Brodies have teamed up to find those in need of an emergency tea break.
Team members from the Luss Distillery stand outside the building with the Luss Distillery logo behind them.

Luss Distillery marks first anniversary

Loch Lomond Group has celebrated its first anniversary of its new Luss Distillery location with a range of initiatives planned to mark this event.
Pack shots of Absolut Vodka Artist Edition with the 2026 design from KAWS.

Absolut Vodka unveils new Artist Edition with KAWS

Sprits giant Pernod Ricard has unveiled its new Artist Edition for the Absolut Vodka brand with its new collaboration with contemporary artist KAWS.
Exterior image of Scotmid Burghead.

Scotmid reports uplift for profits in half-year results

Scottish retail chain Scotmid Co-op has reported a strong trading performance for its half-year results, representing an improved year-on-year performance.
Pack shots of Cadbury Crunchie Duo.

Cadbury launches Crunchie Duo packs

Chocolate brand Cadbury has introduced its Crunchie variant to the Duo format, tapping into strong consumer demand for the brand.
Promotional image of the new Hardys wine redesign with a bottle of the wine in the background with a glass of red wine poured in front of it. The wine inside mimics a stormy sea with a ship in the tides. The text around the two reads 'Welcome to a myth you can pour'.

Hardys wine unveils complete brand refresh

Global wine firm Vinarchy has unveiled a complete brand revamp for the Australian wine range Hardys, complete with a new look across its three core lines.
Pack shots of Local Living Party Mix, Mini Pencils, Tangy Mix and Fizzy Strawbs.

Unitas targets sweet value with £1 Local Living range

Wholesale group Unitas Wholesale has unveiled a new £1 price-marked confectionery line-up under its own-brand range Local Living.
A group of runners set off on the Simon Howie 5k Puddin' Race in 2026.

Simon Howie 5k Puddin’ Race returns for 2027

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has announced the return of its annual Puddin' Race 5k event to help raise funds for a local charity.
A group of people stand outside Co-op Bridge of Allan holding novelty scissors and cutting a Co-op branded ribbon as part of the store's opening ceremony.

Co-op opens its doors in Bridge of Allan

Retail chain Co-op has opened its doors once again in Bridge of Allan with its from-the-ground-up refurbishment of the local store.
A diesel pump sits inside a car filling up the tank.

Diesel prices hit £2 per litre for the first time

Average diesel prices have risen above £2 per litre for the first time, according to a new report from the RAC, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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