Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS

Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...
Promotional image for the Guinness Lovely Drops marketing campaign.

Win a Lovely Drop with Guinness

Irish stout brand Guinness is set to give back to retailers and consumers alike with its new Lovely Drops digital platform offering a host of prizes to be won.
Pack shots of GK Barry Echo Falls Fruit Fusion bottles.

GK Barry partners up with Echo Falls for Limited Edition Summer Berries wine

Social media sensation GK Barry has partnered up with Echo Falls wine to launch a new limited-edition Summer Berries Fruit Fusion bottle.
Packs of Aero Milkybar and Aero Milkybar Buttons are stacked on semi-circle shapes against a blue background with a white table.

Nestlé unveils new Aero Milkybar range

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a new collaboration between two of its legacy chocolate brands with the rollout of the Aero Milkybar range.

Changes afoot at CJ Lang

CJ Lang's new bosses have big ambitions THE new faces at the top of CJ Lang have made clear their intentions to revamp the Dundee-based...

Wall’s offers a healthy way

Wall's Pastry aims to offer consumers a healthier way to snack with its new range of Flatbreads, which average around 300 calories each.
Packs of Wotsits Mac N Cheese variants including Mac N Cheese Really Cheesy flavour, Mac N Cheese Flamin' Hot and Mac N Cheese Sweet & Spicy. The three variants are against a blue background with text at the top reading 'Wot?! The Mac'.

Wotsits expands beyond crisps with new Mac N Cheese meals

Global snacking firm PepsiCo has announced its Wotsits brand has entered into the ready meals category for the first time with its new Mac 'N' Cheese range.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF calls for retail support in general election manifesto

The SGF has set up its stall for the General Election as part of its new manifesto which highlights five key areas the next government needs to prioritise.
Pack shots of Häagen-Dazs Stickbars including Cookies & Cream, Salted Caramel, Macadamia Nut Brittle, Peach & Raspberry and Mango & Passionfruit variant.

Häagen-Dazs brings indulgence on the go with new Stickbars

Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is set to bring indulgence on-the-go with its new range of Stickbars, featuring fan favourite flavours.
Lees, Clive Miquel

Aiming to join the sweet life

Lees has boosted its bottom line now it’s boosting its brand. SCOTTISH biscuits and cakes company Lees had a standout year in 2013 when it...
Pack shots of Macsween Haggis.

Edinburgh Fringe visitors develop a taste for Haggis

Macsween Edinburgh has reported an uplift in its Haggis sales since the beginning of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as tourists discover the Scottish delicacy.
Cabinets in a shop with vaping products in them.

Vape levy set to come in from April 2026

UK Government has announced a string of new regulations on vaping products in an effort to clamp down on the trade of illicit vapes.

Whaoo! crêpes flips over a new look

Norac Foods UK has unveiled the new look for chocolate filled crêpes brand Whaoo! featuring a more colourful and engaging design on pack.
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.

Demanding conference

THE Scottish Grocers Federation welcomed hundreds of guests to the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for its first annual conference event since the onset of the Covid crisis.
Tomatin's new range of Italian cask finish whiskies will have appeal for St Andrew's Day celebrations.

Drams good for a celebration

St Andrew's Day represents a great opportunity for convenience retailers to gain additional sales and encourage consumers to trade-up by stocking quality whiskies.