Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 shortlist has been revealed as judges announce which stores rank among the very best for 2026.
Fears voiced over new vaping tax
Industry leaders fear the new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) could unintentionally drive the illicit trade and push consumers back to smoking.
Naked shakes up smoothies with Fibre Machine
Smoothie brand Naked has rolled out is new variant Fibre Machine to help support UK consumers to reach their daily fibre intake goal.
Taylor Wimpey donates defibrillator to Scotmid
Scotmid Ratho Station has installed a new external defibrillator machine following a local resident's initiative to bring one the local village.
Exchange for Change opens return point registration
The first phase of registration for DRS has opened up for UK businesses, just over a year ahead of the UK's go-live date in October 2027.
Smirnoff Ice is ready to party
Popular RTD brand Smirnoff Ice has unveiled three new flavours and a 10-can mixed Party Pack designed for sharing with friends.
STG shakes up its XQS range
Nicotine pouches manufacturer Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) UK is shaking up its XQS range in response to evolving consumer demands in the category.
Lucozade adds a sherbet twist
The Lucozade Energy range is expanding with a new Sherbet Twist Zero Sugar flavour that Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) says is a zingy, nostalgic addition.
Jim Beam unveils 350ml bottle range
Bourbon brand Jim Beam has introduced a new 350ml bottle format across its core and flavoured range to appeal to consumer demands.
Coca-Cola unwraps festive Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavour
Drinks giant CCEP has rolled out a limited edition festive variant for the Coca-Cola range with the new Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavour.
UK vapers ‘blindsided’ by new duty charges
The UKVIA has found that half of UK vapers have no knowledge about the incoming Vaping Products Duty which comes into effect on 1 October.
Spar Scotland celebrates Collaboration at Tradeshow
Symbol group Spar Scotland invited delegates from across the UK convenience sector to Aviemore for its Tradeshow event once again.
Poppets! rolls out Snowies variant with Minions
Confectionery brand Poppets! has unveiled a new Christmas-themed variant with Poppets! Snowies which features Minions characters.
Unitas CEO steps down
Chief executive of Unitas Wholesale John Kinney has announced he will step down from the role as David Cooke is set to step into position.
Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards winners revealed
The very best of Scotland's food and drink larder was celebrated once again as the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards returned for 2026.
Herta unveils new flavour-led Frankfurters
Frankfurter sausages brand Herta has rolled out a trio of new flavour-led variants to deliver extra variety for its chilled range of options.























