First Minister of Scotland John Swinney stands talking to two men at the Highland Spring Group's Blackford site in Perthshire.

First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.
Pack shot of the BrewDog Punk IPA summer 2026 campaign offering consumers the chance to win a year of beer.

BrewDog capitalises on a summer of football with new campaign

Scottish craft beer brand BrewDog has kicked off a massive new on-pack promotion in a bid to drive up sales throughout the summer months.

Demanding conference

THE Scottish Grocers Federation welcomed hundreds of guests to the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for its first annual conference event since the onset of the Covid crisis.
Jo Macsween, director and haggis ambassador for Macsween, with the firm’s haggis as well as the vegetarian, canapé and microwaveable versions.

Haggis champion hits the big 60

Macsween is celebrating its diamond anniversary. Company director Jo Macsween shared a few gems with Jen Bowden.
American functional drinks brand Poppi has been announced as the official soft drinks partner for the new series of Love Island UK as it plans to grow its retail base on this side of the pond.

Poppi couples up with Love Island

American soft drinks brand Poppi is partnering with hit reality TV show Love Island as it looks to build awareness with younger shoppers and expand its UK retail presence.

Swinney must support the retail sector

John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
Hollywood actor Jamie Dornan stands in a dressing gown drinking from a can of Diet Coke with a lake behind him.

Jamie Dornan returns to Diet Coke in new TV advert

Hollywood star Jamie Dornan has made his return to the Diet Coke brand as he splashes into a new TV spot featuring the soft drinks brand.
The Nisa fascia remains as part of the Co-op Wholesale proposition and there has been investment in Co-op own-brand lines.

Co-op Wholesale off to a flying start

The new Co-op Wholesale business – the recently rebranded Nisa group – has wasted no time in demonstrating its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
Lifestyle image of Gravity Drinks Pumpkin Potion featuring two of the liqueurs, one of which is on its side.

Gravity Drinks brews a new Pumpkin Potion

Themed drinks producer Gravity Drinks has unveiled its latest offer for the Halloween season with its new Pumpkin Potion tropical vodka liqueur.

Gala’s little wonder

Open since April, Tweed Road Stores in Galashiels is a new venture for forecourt retail company Adam Purves. Its refurbishment has packed a huge...
Swizzels variety bags are packed full of old favourites such as Love Hearts, Parma Violets, Drumstick lollies and Refreshers chews.

Confectionery rules the big night in

With many consumers finding it hard to resist the demands of a sweet tooth for a night in, ensuring the aisle for all things sugary and sweet is well stocked is an absolute must to drive impulse purchases, reckons Swizzels.

SWA sets out next steps on net-zero goal

The next steps towards the net-zero goal across the haulage industry in Scotland has been set out by the Scottish Wholesale Association in a new report.
The bottles made using hydrogen gas as the main energy source for the glass furnace.

Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi

Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.

Stimulate sales with energy drink variations

Soft drinks firms set out the key trends that retailers should keep note of to help bring in an extra boost for their energy drinks sections in stores.
Retail industry leaders Pete Cheema and Helen Dickinson have both criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the Spring Forecast.

Convenience retail chiefs voice employment fears

Retail industry chiefs have voiced concerns about changes that are part of the Employment Rights Act and the youth unemployment crisis.
(left to right) Robert Milne, Rosluyn Coombe, Estelle MacGilp and Paul Chadderton all stand in a kitchen at a table with the 160th anniversary Matthew Algie cake.

Matthew Algie marks landmark 160th anniversary

Coffee roasting firm Matthew Algie has marked a landmark 160 years of business with a massive eco-transformation across its production in Glasgow.
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