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.

Mentos opens up to sharing

Perfetti Van Melle is set to grow the opportunity for confectionery sharing as the firm rolls out new Pouch Bags sharing packs across the Mentos brand.
Jack Cummins

Dates danger on PLH rules

Early-granted personal licence holders have less than a year to complete refresher training PERSONAL licence holders in Scotland who gained their licence in the...
Pack shots of Nordic Spirit Frosty Mint Max including a top down view as well as look of each part of the nicotine pouch pack.

Max tastes for nicotine pouches from Nordic Spirit range

JTI UK has unveiled its strongest nicotine pouches to date for the Nordic Spirit brand with the launch of the new Frosty Mint Max variant.

Convenience not in our plan says Lidl

Discounter says news reports of small shops are off the mark NATIONAL newspaper reports suggesting low-priced grocery chain Lidl plans to open convenience stores have...
A group of people accept the Best European Commercial Coffee Roaster award for Lavazza with the coffee brand's logo on the screen behind the group and the logo for the award in the corner.

Lavazza named best Commercial Coffee Roaster for third year running

Coffee roaster brand Lavazza has been named the Best European Commercial Coffee Roaster for the third year in a row, recognising its quality and consistency.
Producers, wholesalers and stores are being asked to make last-minute donations to the Scottish Grocer and FareShare Scotland Christmas Food Appeal.

Give a fair share to FareShare Scotland

Food and drink producers, wholesalers and stores are being urged to make last-minute donations to a special Christmas appeal being run by Scottish Grocer and FareShare Scotland.

A Virtuous Vodka launch from Sweden

Swedish vodka brand Virtuous Vodka makes its way to UK markets as Love Drinks builds on its distribution range with its first ever vodka brand.

Scotland’s only Budgens stores to close

SCOTLAND’S only Budgens stores are set to close, putting a number a jobs at risk. The former Co-op stores in Prestwick and Paisley were sold...

Consumers cutting back

Consumers have been cutting back on their shops as inflation pushes into the double digits.
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.

Support plea for retailers

Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.

Time is ticking on DRS deadline

Humza Yousaf has given the Prime Minister until the end of the day to allow the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme or it could be scrapped.
Pack shots of Lucozade Sport Ice Kick by Jude Bellingham.

Score sales with new Lucozade Sport collaboration

Sports drink brand Lucozade Sport has teamed up with football star Jude Bellingham on the launch of its new Ice Kick citrus drink flavour.
Pack shots of Hula Hoops Smoky Bacon.

Hula Hoops expands range with new Smoky Bacon flavour

Beloved crisps brand Hula Hoops is set to expand on its line-up of flavours with the announcement of its new Smoky Bacon variant.
Cans of Hive Mind Honeyade, The Scottish Bee Company Chocolate Spread with Honey jar and bars of GNAW Chocolate with Honeycomb and Caramel are all grouped together to mark World Bee Day.

Trio of bee-corp brands unite for World Bee Day

B-Corp firms Hive Mind Mead, The Scottish Bee Company and GNAW Chocolate have teamed up to support World Bee Day this year.