Pack shot of Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature Cheddar.

Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards

Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.
Pack shots of Cheez-It Cheese & Smokey Bacon flavour.

Cheez-It unveils new flavour with Cheese & Smokey Bacon

American snacks brand Cheez-It has introduced its new Cheese & Smokey Bacon flavour to the UK, rolling out here before any other country around the globe.

CCEP goes back to the start

CCEP has built up its range of Monster Energy drinks with new zero sugar launches aiming to build up popularity for sugar free energy drinks.
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Sour Bites and Sour Tubes Mini.

Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets

Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.
Two people hold small tubs of Mackie's of Scotland ice cream next to a Caledonian Sleeper branded cart with the Caledonian Sleeper sign in the background.

All aboard for new Mackie’s competition

One lucky winner is set to win a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper train service as well as a year's supply of ice cream in a new competition from Mackie's.
The PG Tips Monkey mascot with comic actor Emily Atack stand in a kitchen with Mr and Mrs Mugs as they go to clink them together. The PG Tips logo is on top of the image with text that reads 'LIVE LIFE ONE TEA AT A TIME'.

PG Tips Monkey returns to TV screens

PG Tips has brought back its iconic Monkey character to TV screens across the UK in a new comical ad with actress Emily Atack.
New marketing material for Estrella Galicia beer on a billboard with a slogan that states 'Don't Fall for Fake Brews'.

Estrella Galicia builds major Spanish branding investment

Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia has kicked off a massive marketing investment with its new 'Spanish not Span-ish' campaign.
In the left image, a box of Stockley's Jam Roly Poly & Custard sweets lies down against a pink background with the sweets pouring out from the packet. In the right image a box of Stockley's Choc-Scotch lies against a yellow background with the sweets pouring out from the packet.

Classic dessert flavours roll out to Stockley’s sweets

Confectionery brand Stockley's has expanded on its range of treats with the introduction of two new, nostalgic flavours in Jam Roly Poly & Custard and Choc-Scotch.
Pack shots of Maltesers White.

Maltesers White Chocolate make a comeback

Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has brought back its Maltesers White Chocolate variant after what it called a "significant consumer demand".
Promotional image of new Robinsons Squash Wicked variants with the text offering a prompt to try out both with the tagline "Witch Flavour Are You?".

Robinsons rolls out new bewitching Wicked flavours

Squash juice brand Robinsons has kicked off a new partnership with the movie musical Wicked with two new limited edition flavours inspired by the film.
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
Pack shots of Belhaven Best bottles.

Belhaven Best beer makes its bottle debut

Dunbar brewery Belhaven has launched its core Belhaven Best session ale in a bottle format, a first for the beer since its launch in 1991.
Three university graduates stand together taking a selfie.

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust opens up applications for 2025/26 university undergraduate grants

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust has announced that applications for 2025/26 undergraduate bursaries have now opened for families in the convenience sector.
Walkers sales hit £200m for the first time

Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time

Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time
a bottle of the famous grouse whisky with a whisky cocktail

Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: No.2 The Famous Grouse

Spotlight on The Famous Grouse, the No. 2 Scottish alcohol brand of 2022.
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.