Colin Smith, of the Scottish Wholesale Association, and Hetal Patel, from the Fed, want industry support from the new Holyrood administration.

Industry sets agenda for Scottish Government

Industry leaders from convenience retail, wholesale and food and drink manufacturing have set out their wish lists for support from the new Scottish Government.

Tobacco levy plans rejected

The big talking point from George Osborne’s summer budget for convenience retailers was almost certainly the news that a new National Living Wage for workers...
Pack shots of new Mrs Elswood Cornichons and Mrs Elswood Cornichons and Onions jars.

Mrs Elswood pickles up new launches

Mrs Elswood has expanded on its range of pickled gherkins with the addition with its two new Cornichons and Cornichons & Onions variants.

Jobs claim questioned

C-store group says big store expansions likely to hit retail employment ALDI’S pledge to create 35,000 new jobs in the next seven years through UK...
Pack shots of Chupa Chups Sour Bites and Sour Tubes Mini.

Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets

Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.

SRC calls for business rates freeze

SRC calls on Mackay to forgo inflationary rise
The Glasgow Distillery meeting room with a pack of Glasgow 1770 Tokaiji Cask Finish in front with a nosing glass next to it.

Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery

The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
MHouse boss Faisal Sattar

Boost profits through data

Hundreds of retailers have heard how making use of the data and technology provided by an intelligent EPOS can boost profits.
The Echo Falls Fruit Fusion Sour Apple launch follows the success of a Blue Raspberry variant.

Echo Falls launches Sour Apple flavour

Popular winemaker Echo Falls is adding a Sour Apple variant to its Fruit Fusion range in time for Halloween – following the success of the Blue Raspberry flavour launched earlier this year.

Pork Farms packs in the protein

Pork Farms, best known for its range of pork pies, has entered into the meat snacking category as The Compleat Food Group grows the brand in the market.

Get ready for the top shop honours

Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 are now open and we want to see what the very best the Scottish convenience channel has to offer!
Pack shot of Biona Organic Multi-Seeded Bread Roll Selection.

Biona rolls into the bakery category

Organic food producer Windmill Organic has rolled into the bakery category with the launch if its new Biona Organic Multi-Seed Bread Roll Selection.
A 40 year old woman who has been throwing crisp parties for years has been crowned as supermarket Aldi's chief crisp taster and will be influencing 2026's crisp range.

Aldi names its chief Crisp Taster

A 40 year old woman who has been throwing crisp parties for years has been crowned as supermarket Aldi's chief crisp taster and will be influencing 2026's crisp range.
Martin Compston stands in a pub with a bottle of The Famous Grouse and a cocktail serve next to it.

The Famous Grouse flies with Martin Compston in new campaign

Whisky brand The Famous Grouse has brought in Line of Duty star Martin Compston to front its new Scottish Rugby campaign in time for the Six Nations.
Jeremy Hunt in parliament delivering the Autumn Budget 2023.

New tax on vaping

The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.
The front cover of the GroceryAid Impact Report 2023/24 with a woman placing a tray of baked goods onto a rack.

Demand for GroceryAid support rises

GroceryAid has highlighted the importance of its work in its latest Impact Report as the charity said it has seen a 93% rise in demand of its services.
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