Scottish food and drink fortnight

Scottish food and drink fortnight

Scottish food and drink has been highlighted as a potential powerhouse industrial sector for the nation’s future. Next month we all have a chance...
Promotional image of the partnership between McCoy's crisps and the NFL here in the UK, the text reads 'It's Crunch Time'.

KP brings a crunch to the NFL

McCoy's is set to bring the crunch to the NFL in the UK and Ireland as the KP Snacks brand has been announced as the savoury snacks partner of the sport.
A range of slushie machines with bright colours are lined up containing slushie drinks of different flavours.

Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics

The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 featured image

Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is open for entries

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2026 is now open for entries, be sure to get yours in before the deadline of 22 May to be in with the chance of winning.

Costcutter reaches supply deal with Co-op

THE Co-op and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have confirmed an agreement that will see the Co-op become the exclusive wholesale supplier to CSG
Pack shots of Lurpak Chilli & Garlic butter.

Lurpak expands with new Chilli & Garlic butter

Butter brand Lurpak has rolled out its new flavour with the launch of its Chilli & Garlic butter packs as the brand aims to simplify mealtimes.
Cans of Funkin Spritz are laid out across a table with sliced oranges above them and a bowl of crisps to the bottom right and olive to the top left.

Funkin freshens up RTDs with new Spritz range

Canned cocktails brand Funkin Cocktails is set to freshen up drinks serves for the summer with the launch of its new Funkin Spritz range of drinks.
A group of people open Jet Restalrig in Edinburgh using a pair of novelty scissors to cut a ribbon.

Jet Restalrig reopens following six-month transformation

Jet Restalrig has reopened its doors following a major six-month long refit that has completely transformed the forecourt store.
Pack shots of Soreen seasonal packs including the Halloween Cookies & Cream and Christmas Salted Caramel packs.

Soreen debuts seasonal cake treats for Halloween and Christmas

Cake loaves brand Soreen has launched a series of limited-edition variants of its Mini Loaves for the Halloween and Christmas periods.
PM Rishi Sunak.

PM’s warm reception

Industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister, in the hopes it will lead to some market stabilisation.

Where is Scotland left on DRS?

Questions remain about the future of Scotland's deposit return scheme as retailers look for compensation over expended costs to install and run machines.
Pack shots of Dr Pepper Cherry Crush 330ml cans.

Dr Pepper brings the ‘Lurve’ for Valentine’s Day

Drinks giant CCEP has unveiled a new Valentine's campaign for its Dr Pepper Cherry Crush variant complete with romance advice from 'Dr Lurve'.
Pack shots of McCoy's Flame Grilled Steak and Hot 'N' Spicy variants with a promotional callout across the packs.

KP Snacks launches new McCoy’s promotion

Snacks firm KP Snacks has announced a new promotion across its McCoy's brand, complete with prizes for retailers and consumers alike to win.
Many forecourt operators have been investing to ensure their businesses thrive.

Forecourt retail ‘flourishing in face of adversity’

Petrol Retailers Association boss Gordon Balmer has been explaining why the forecourt retail sector is a thriving and vital part of the convenience channel.
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Fed, Jisp and Scotland Food & Drink.
Packets of Swizzels Squashies Naughty & Nice sit against a red and green backdrop with the sweets scattered across the table.

Swizzels rolls out Christmas Squashies

Swizzels has launched its first-ever Christmas-themed pack for its Squashies brand with the new Naughty & Nice sweets to drive up sales this festive season.