A person holds cans of Vybey Collagen + Energy drinks in Lemon & Lime and Mixed Berry flavours.

Vybey moves to new market with Collagen + Energy drinks

Functional products brand Vybey has entered into the soft drinks market for the first time with the introduction of its new Collagen + Energy range.
Packs of illicit disposable vapes sit on a counter.

Disposable vape ban ‘a complete failure’ one year on

New research has found that disposable vape devices continue to make their way into the UK market despite the introduction of a ban on them in June 2025.
Promotional image for the Doritos Formula 1 retailer competition.

Retailers set to win in Doritos F1 campaign

Retailers have the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime Formula 1 experience weekend as part of a new competition from Doritos.
Lagerita, from The Drinks Bureau, combines lager with margarita and has been launched in time for BBQ season.

The Drinks Bureau launches Lagerita

Fun RTD cocktails maker The Drinks Bureau is shaking things up with the UK’s first canned alcoholic Lagerita in grocery – with lager meeting margarita in "one seriously refreshing" can.
Michelle McManus stands on the stage at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2025.

Michelle McManus returns to Scottish Grocer Awards

Scottish singer Michelle McManus is set to return to the Scottish Grocer Awards as the host for the upcoming 2026 ceremony.
The new Swizzels biscuit range based on Squashies and Love Hearts that have been created by specialist manufacturer Baleigh.

Iconic Swizzels sweets made into biscuits

Two of confectionery giant Swizzzels' most iconic sweets – Squashies and Love Hearts – are being brought to the biscuit category for the first time.
Finsbury Food Group is bringing the excitement of this summer’s Fifa World Cup to supermarket bakery aisles with the launch of limited-edition Scotland Cupcakes.

Finsbury launches Scotland Cupcakes

Finsbury Food Group is bringing the excitement of this summer’s Fifa World Cup to supermarket bakery aisles with the launch of limited-edition Scotland Cupcakes.
Bestway Wholesale depots feature football-themed displays to help retailers quickly identify key products for the World Cup.

Bestway kicks off its World Cup campaign

Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its World Cup 2026 national activation that it says will support more than 100,000 independent retailers.
Former Scotland player Robert Snodgrass has visited Booker symbol stores in Glasgow to encourage football fans to buy their match-day essentials from their local convenience retailer.

Booker Group launches summer football campaign

Booker Group's retail symbols – Premier, Londis and Budgens – have partnered with former Scotland player Robert Snodgrass to encourage football fans to pick up their Fifa World Cup match-day essentials from their local convenience stores.
Confectionery giant Swizzels is launching a £1 PMP range called Atomix that it says is designed to help convenience retailers drive impulse sales.

Swizzels unveils £1 PMP Atomix range

Confectionery giant Swizzels is launching a £1 PMP range called Atomix that it says is designed to help convenience retailers drive impulse sales.
Scotland’s convenience sector remains ahead of the rest of the UK, says Talysis data.

Scotland’s convenience retailers ‘better than rest of UK’

Scotland's convenience retailers are outperforming the rest of the UK, according to the latest Talysis data, which has been welcomed by the Scottish Grocers’ Federation.
Colin Smith, of the Scottish Wholesale Association, and Hetal Patel, from the Fed, want industry support from the new Holyrood administration.

Industry sets agenda for Scottish Government

Industry leaders from convenience retail, wholesale and food and drink manufacturing have set out their wish lists for support from the new Scottish Government.
American functional drinks brand Poppi has been announced as the official soft drinks partner for the new series of Love Island UK as it plans to grow its retail base on this side of the pond.

Poppi couples up with Love Island

American soft drinks brand Poppi is partnering with hit reality TV show Love Island as it looks to build awareness with younger shoppers and expand its UK retail presence.
Carlsberg Britvic is expanding its premium world lager portfolio with the launch of Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free, which taps into the consumer trend for moderation.

Poretti range grows with alcohol-free lager

Carlsberg Britvic is expanding its premium world lager portfolio with the launch of Birrificio Angelo Poretti Alcohol Free, which taps into the consumer trend for moderation.
Pack shots of Kettle Krinkle Aberdeen Angus Ribeye Steak & Peppercorn.

Kettle Chips bolsters Krinkle range with Steak & Peppercorn flavour

Premium crisps brand Kettle Chips has unveiled its new Aberdeen Angus Ribeye Steak & Peppercorn flavour for the Kettle Krinkle range.
Pack shots of Skittles Flavour Flip.

Skittles launches new Flavour Flip sweets

Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has unveiled its latest innovation for the Skittles brand with its new Flavour Flip sweets range.