Dr. Oetker Suprema range of frozen pizzas with La Calabria, La Romana and La Magherita.

Dr. Oetker launches new Suprema frozen pizza range

Foods brand Dr. Oetker has expanded on its range of frozen pizzas with the introduction of its new Neapolitan-style brand Suprema.

Plain packs hit c-store shelves

PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games mascot Clyde helps AG Barr look forward to the summer festival of sport.

Barr to spend £12m on games push

THE opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games is less than six months away and excitement is building in Glasgow as the city prepares...

Surprises in store?

Market share taken by discounters like Aldi and Lidl has exploded in recent years. Both companies have major expansion plans and Lidl has recently...
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DRS ding dong at Scottish parliament

CPG focuses on ScotGov’s controversial proposals .
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme's Business Support Research Survey aims to cover the industry's entire supply chain.

Net Zero survey open for Scottish food and drink firms

The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme has launched an industry-wide Business Support Research Survey and is urging firms across the sector to take part.
Pack shots of Pepsi Max Caffeine Free 500ml bottles.

Pepsi Max unveils new bottles for Caffeine Free variant

Soft drinks brand Pepsi is set to tap into the rising demand for more caffeine-free cola options with the launch of its new Pepsi Max Caffeine Free 500ml bottles.

Report finds retailers on top of MUP

SCOTTISH retailers have been commended for effectively implementing minimum unit pricing (MUP). A new report published by NHS Health Scotland found that MUP has been...
Marco Pierre White sits at a table with his hands resting under his chin with a bottle of Mr White's Gin on the table under his chin.

Marco Pierre White gin rolls out to Sainsbury’s stores

World-renowned chef Marco Pierre White has entered into the gin market as the Mr White's Gin brand rolls out nationwide to Sainsbury's stores.
Lorna Slater

Spotlight on DRS insights

Deposit Return Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has hosted a conference as Scotland prepares to introduce the scheme.
Tilda Rice Pots range including Butter & Sea Salt, Long Grain, Medium Grain, Mexican Style and Vegetable.

Tilda takes control in new Rice Pots

Rice brand Tilda aims to make portion control far more convenient for shoppers with the introduction of its new Rice Pots range with five variants to pick from.
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Promo ban slammed

Retailers voiced their concerns over proposed promotions restrictions at the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group for convenience stores

McVitie’s kicks off Great Biscuit Break

Global snacking firm Pladis has kicked off a new promotion for the McVitie's biscuit range with prizes up for grabs for both retailers and consumers.
Sainsbury's and Asda supermarkets. The pair's proposed merger was blocked by the Competition and Markets Authority.

CMA blocks Sainsbury’s and Asda merger

The proposed merger between Sainsbury's and Asda has been blocked by the competition watchdog
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Discounters top brands charts

DEEP discounter, Aldi, has overtaken John Lewis, BBC iPlayer and Samsung as the UK’s favourite brand. Poll company YouGov’s mid-year list of the top...

Awarding returns for Innis & Gunn

Scottish craft beer brewery Innis & Gunn has picked up six awards across a range of prestigious titles marking a strong year for its range.