Lagerita, from The Drinks Bureau, combines lager with margarita and has been launched in time for BBQ season.

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.

TPD2 could cost 10,000 local jobs

Tobacco makers slam small packs ban NEW EU regulations on tobacco have been branded “illogical, counter-productive and poorly implemented” by the Tobacco Manufacturers Association. The...
Pack shots of Rustlers Frozen Meal Kits including the Chilli & Garlic Chicken Gyros, Irish Style Chicken Spice Box and Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Feast Box.

Rustlers breaks new ground with new frozen range

Ready meals brand Rustlers has expanded into the freezer aisles with the launch of its five new Frozen Meal Kits to offer shoppers more versatility from the brand.
Pack shots of Mentos Feeling Berry Good three-pack and five-pack.

Mentos rolls out multipacks for Feeling Berry Good

Confectionery brand Mentos has rolled out new multipack formats for its Feeling Berry Good flavour variant in a bid to tap into more take-home missions.

Election: Industry calls for “frictionless trade”

Retail associations have called on the Prime Minister to push for frictionless trade with the EU, following his election victory.
Packs of KitKat sharing bars sit on a wooden tray including KitKat Hazelnut, KitKat Double Chocolate and KitKat Salted Caramel.

KitKat invites consumers to Share in a break

Chocolate wafer bar brand KitKat is encouraging consumers to "break better" with its launch of KitKat Sharing Bars, ideal for sharing during gatherings.

Booker given Makro OK

GIANT wholesaler Booker has been given the green light to take over the Makro operation in the UK. The news was confirmed last month by...
Pete Cheema, chief executive at the SGF, stands at a podium.

SGF highlights the true cost of wage hikes to business

The SGF has said that the true cost of employment for retail businesses has now jumped up massively following a hike in national living wages.
Pack shots of Krupnik Polish vodka and Two Drams Blended Scotch Whisky.

Halewood rolls out a double launch on spirits

Halewood Artisanal Spirits has expanded on its offer in the off-trade with the roll out of two new expressions including a Polish vodka and blended whisky.
Richard McLennan, Safebase chair, and Danielle McRorie-Smith, project director at Go Forth Stirling, stand together in the middle of the Stirling high street.

Go Forth Stirling proposes Shopwatch scheme to cut retail crime

Go Forth Stirling has proposed a new 'Shopwatch' scheme for the city's local retailers in a bid to help cut retail crime and anti-social behaviour.

Scotland’s top brands: 31-40

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 31-40.
Pack shots of Mars Wrigley's 2025 Christmas range with Maltesers Reindeer Gingerbread Flavour, Maltesers Mini Reindeers Gingerbread Flavour, Maltesers Assorted Truffles Advent Calendar and Crispy M&M's Santa Five Packs.

Mars Wrigley introduces new Gingerbread Maltesers Reindeer for Christmas 2025

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has unveiled its new range of products for the Christmas 2025 season, complete with a nostalgic flavour development.
A chiller with sandwiches and rolls with strip runners along the shelving with the SGF Go Local branding across it, the text reads 'We Support Local'.

SGF Go Local Programme is renewed for another year

The Scottish Grocers' Federation's Go Local Programme has been renewed for another year after securing funding from the Scottish Government.
Pack shots of Elves Behavin' Badly Giant Gummy Elfie, Bonds of London Snowflakes and Candy Realms Mallow Pops.

Hancocks unveils Christmas sweets range

Hancocks has unveiled its new range of novelty Christmas sweets including additions from Bonds of London, Candy Realms and Elves Behavin' Badly.
A pack shot of the Wicked Celebration Cake with slices of the cake cut out on either side of the box.

Finsbury launches Wicked Celebration Cake in time for new movie

Licenced cake products firm Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its new dual-flavour cake inspired by the movie musical phenomenon, Wicked.
Advert for Fanta Beetlejuice Beetlejuice advert with a ghoulish hand holding a bottle of Fanta Zero with the Fanta logo and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice logo in front of the hand.

Fanta on tracks for new Beetlejuice ad

CCEP GB has kicked off the next step in its partnership between Fanta and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with a new multi-channel ad campaign.