Pack shots of Bebeto Freeze Crunchy freeze-dried sweets including Peach Rings, Marshmallows and Watermelon variants.

Bebeto takes note of TikTok with freeze dried sweets

Confectionery firm Kervan Gida is set to capture demand from social media with the launch of its freeze-dried sweets Bebeto Freeze Crunchy.

Mixed bag Budget for retailers

THERE was good news and bad for retailers in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget today (11 March). Alcohol duty has been frozen across the board,...
Bottles of Old J Rum range are lined up with a bar background.

Old J Rum rolls out new Coconut variant

Old J Spiced Rum has unveiled a new Coconut flavour after the brand took to social media to find out what its fans were looking for in a new flavour.
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One O One backs Healthy Living programme

Glasgow-based licensed retailer One O One has been doing its bit to help customers make healthier dietary choices.

Expansion in St Andrews

Costcutter operator invests to grow shop appeal FOLLOWING a three month refurbishment, Anila Anwar has re-opened her Costcutter c-store in St Andrews. Anila has owned and...
A bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin stands on a wooden table with greenery and water in the background.

Eden Mill extends partnership with Genesis Scottish Open as Official Gin

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced a two-year extension to its deal with the Genesis Scottish Open as the 'Official Gin' of the golf tournament.
The Lucozade Energy range is expanding with a new Sherbet Twist Zero Sugar flavour that's described as zingy and nostalgic.

Lucozade adds a sherbet twist

The Lucozade Energy range is expanding with a new Sherbet Twist Zero Sugar flavour that Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) says is a zingy, nostalgic addition.
A Costa Coffee Express machine is next to an image of Gillian Martin, acting net zero secretary.

Time ‘is not right’ for single-use cup charge

Convenience chiefs say now is not the right time economically to introduce a 25p charge on all single-use drink cups. They hit out after the Scottish Government announced it was opening a new public consultation on the proposal.
A bottle of Bladnoch The Wave whisky sits in the middle of a stream of water which parts around the bottle.

Bladnoch kicks off new whisky series with a Wave

Bladnich has revealed the next chapter in its Master Distiller's Collection with the launch of The Wave I: Time & Maturation, exclusive to its website.

International Women’s Day – Philip Morris Limited

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Dawood Pervez, chairman of Bestway Limited, stands in front of the Bestway logo.

Bestway Wholesale announces new chairman and MD

Bestway Wholesale has announced a tranche of new senior leadership appointments as Dawood Pervez moves into the chairman role at the firm.

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.
The Rustlers range is well suited to the consumer desire for a 'fakeaway', says Kepak.

Kepak pushes the ‘fakeaway’ opportunity

Kepak reckons convenience retailers can capitalise on the consumer demand for a 'fakeaway' through its Rustlers range of chilled ready meals.
Pack shots of Herta Frankfurter Italian Sausages, Curry Sausages and Jumbo Jalapeño Sausages.

Herta unveils new flavour-led Frankfurters

Frankfurter sausages brand Herta has rolled out a trio of new flavour-led variants to deliver extra variety for its chilled range of options.
A computer screen with the VARS Technology logo on it is on a table with leaflets next to it.

Violence against forecourt retailers soars since Iran war

Reports of abusive behaviour against forecourt staff has more than doubled since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to VARS Technology.
Pack shots of Jaffa Cakes Yuzu Lemon.

Jaffa Cakes embraces Asian flavours with new Yuzu Lemon variant

Snacks giant pladis has introduced its latest flavour innovation for the Jaffa Cakes brand with the new Yuzu Lemon variant.