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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Golden Wonder introduces new Scottish Favourites 20-pack box
Crisps brand Golden Wonder has paid homage to its heritage as a Scottish brand with the roll out of its new Scottish Favourites 20-pack box.
Over 1,300 arrests made in first year of Retail Crime Taskforce
The Retail Crime Taskforce has reported it has made over 1,300 arrests within its first year of operating as the team looks to improve retailer security.
McVitie’s rolls out new Digestives Jaffa Cakes flavour
Global snacking firm pladis has brought Jaffa Cakes into the biscuits category with the launch of the limited edition McVitie's Digestives Jaffa Cakes.
