Prime Minister Andy Burnham stands outside No.10 Downing Street.

New Prime Minister must support retailers, says the Fed

The Fed has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to support independent retailers across the UK and deliver for small businesses.
A pack of Fox's Glacier Mints stands in an arctic scene with the Northern Lights behind it.

Fox’s reveals design update and refresh for XXX Mints

Confectionery brand Fox's has unveiled an updated look across its Glacier sweets complete with a new look for brand mascot Peppy the polar bear.
Exterior image of Jet Drum of Wartle Filling Station in Inverurie.

Jet grows Scottish network with Highland Fuels sites

Forecourt brand Jet has expanded across the north of Scotland with the opening of two new locations in partnership with Highland Fuels.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru, Irn-Bru Zero and Diet Irn-Bru cans.

Irn-Bru brings back ‘Made in Scotland from Girders’ campaign

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has brought back its 'Made in Scotland from Girders' masterbrand campaign over summer to tie in with its 125th anniversary year.
Advert for the Dolmio Active range including pack shots of Dolmio Active Jalapeno & Chicken Fusilli, Sundried Tomato & Chicken Rigatoni and Zesty Chicken Fusilli. These three are set against a red and green background with images of pasta pieces around them.

Dolmio builds the appetite for protein with new Active range

Pasta meals brand Dolmio has launched a new high in protein range with Dolmio Active in a bid to respond to demand for more convenient options for active lifestyles.
A woman sits drinking from a can of Pepsi Cherry & Vanilla Flavour in a park.

Pepsi launches summer campaign for ice cream flavours

Soft drinks brand Pepsi has introduced a new marketing campaign around its Pepsi Treats ice cream flavours complete with a new and unique character.
Police Inspector Emma Wright stands at a podium at the Scottish Grocers' Federation's Annual Crime Conference.

Retail Crime Taskforce highlights local initiatives

The Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce (RCTF) has highlighted to retailers how it used some of its £3million Scottish Government funding to tackle crooks at a local level.
Pack shots of Gumi Yum Rainbow Ribbons and Gumi Yum Rainbow Tubes.

Gumi Yum expands with new share bags

Confectionery firm World of Sweets has expanded on its listings for the Gumi Yum brand with two new sharing pack variants of the sweets range.
Pack shots of Maryland S'wich Terry's Chocolate Orange cookies.

Maryland Cookies unveils Terry’s Chocolate Orange collab

Maryland Cookies has unveiled a new collaboration with Terry's Chocolate with its new Maryland S'wich Terry's Chocolate Orange cookies.
A pack of Mentos Sour Tones Sharing Pack stands against a lime green background with some of the sweets scattered around the bag.

Mentos rolls out new Sour Tones sharing pack format

Confectionery brand Mentos has unveiled its new sharing pack for the Sour Tones range in a bid to tap into the rising demand for the format.
A picnic scene with variety packs of Swizzels sweets, a picnic blanket, a basket, sunglasses, a water bottle and an insulated bag with the Swizzels and Day Out With The Kids logo on the front of it.

Swizzels launches Day Out With The Kids promo packs

British confectionery brand Swizzels has unveiled a new on-pack promotion with Day Out With The Kids offering shoppers the chance to bag discounts on family days out.
Group shot of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025 winners.

Scotland Food & Drink announce finalists for Excellence Awards

Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled its finalists for the upcoming Excellence Awards 2026 ceremony set to be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in September.
Cans of All Shook Up Margarita and Cosmo are clinked together as the cocktails spill out the top of the cans against a blue background.

All Shook Up launches new cocktail cans

RTD cocktail brand All Shook Up has unveiled two new variants to its line-up with the launch of the new Margarita and Cosmo serves.
Pack shots of Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Wavy Cut and Poppadoms variants.

Walkers brings new textures to Sensations range

Snacks firm PepsiCo has unveiled two new variants for its Walkers Sensations range with new Thai Sweet Chilli Poppadoms and Wavy Cut crisps.
Parfetts joint managing directors Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell said they were happy to give staff the 4% bonus and are confident the business will continue to grow.

Parfetts rewards employees with maximum 4% bonus

Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts has awarded staff its maximum annual sales bonus of 4% after delivering record turnover of £807millioin, up 10.6% on the previous year.
The new Popcorn Crunch bar is described as being packed with roasted, caramelised popcorn pieces and covered in Tony's Chocolonely's creamy signature milk chocolate.

Tony’s Chocolonely unveils Popcorn Crunch bar

Ethical chocolate maker Tony's Chocolonely is rolling out a new Popcorn Crunch bar that it says combines favourite film snacks – chocolate and popcorn – in one chunky treat.