A bottle of June Gin Mango & Passionfruit stands next to a balloon glass with a gin & tonic serve inside it.

June Gin introduces a tropical touch with new Mango & Passionfruit spirit

Premium spirits firm Paragon Brands has launched its new June by G'Vine Mango & Passionfruit gin to bring a tropical touch to summer.
A retailers stands next to an Allwyn The National Lottery Wave terminal in his store.

Allwyn hits new milestone in Wave terminals rollout

The National Lottery operator Allwyn has hit its halfway milestone in the rollout of its new Wave terminals to UK convenience stores to provide a more streamlined service.

Tennent’s COP26 campaign

AS thousands arrive in Glasgow for COP26, Tennent’s has launched a new multi-channel advertising campaign which aims to promote the importance of sustainable brewing...
Pack shots of Belhaven Best bottles.

Belhaven Best beer makes its bottle debut

Dunbar brewery Belhaven has launched its core Belhaven Best session ale in a bottle format, a first for the beer since its launch in 1991.

New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory

The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
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Investing in the future

Tom Slaven says UWG is making big improvements
Grant's reckons shoppers will enjoy its tinned range for Burns Night and throughout the whole year.

Simple suppers for Burns Night

There is plenty to consider when it comes to a Burns Night celebration – and Grant's reckons its Premium Tinned Haggis is a convenient option to ease the pressure for consumers.
Retailers should ensure the value offer matches consumers' demands, says Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully.

Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco

Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
Pack shots of f'real Chocolate Orange.

f’real shakes up autumn with Chocolate Orange flavour

Self-serve milkshake brand f'real has built up its offer in time for the incoming colder autumn months with its new Chocolate Orange variant.

Watchdog could block supermarket merger

Extensive competition concerns could spell end for £3bn deal A SIGNIFICANT blow has been dealt to the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda as competition...
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Inflation climbs in wake of Iran conflict

The impact to UK consumers from the US-Israeli war in Iran has started to hit in the latest ONS data as experts believe the worst is still yet to come.
Bags that have a massive amount of counterfeit tobacco products in them from a store raid.

Illegal tobacco sales on the rise

The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has found a rise in the illicit trade for tobacco, with four in five consumers purchasing illegal tobacco in 2023.
Rachel Reeves stands at a podium in parliament.

Employer national insurance contributions frozen as OBR leaks Autumn Budget details

Details about the UK Government's Autumn Budget has been leaked early as the Office for Budget Responsibility unveiled an early report detailing elements of the statement.

Scotland’s top brands: 6. Baxters

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.6 – Baxters.
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Nisa rings changes as sales value jumps

Symbol wholesaler announces own-brand investment, new store formats and franchise option as Costcutter departure nears NISA, the member-owned wholesaler and symbol store operation has announced...
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.