World Cup fails to set sales heather on fire
MANY top pundits agreed that the football in the recent World Cup, especially in the early matches, was excellent.
But that didn’t seem to translate...
Tayto Group hits a bullseye in darts sponsorship on Sky Sports
Tayto Group has hit a bullseye in its latest marketing campaign as its pork snacks brands are set to sponsor darts coverage on Sky Sports until January.
Rising energy costs push up inflation
A rise in Ofgem's energy price cap has pushed inflation back up above the Bank of England's target of 2%, according to the latest ONS data.
Tea makes an organic choice
Organic options have been on the up since the end of the pandemic, bringing plenty of choices across tea.
GSN has a Chef’s Special straight from the kitchen
Frozen protein meals brand GSN has launched its own take on the firecracker chicken recipe with the launch of its new Chef's Special protein meal.
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.
Greggs brews into the off-trade with a new range of beers
Food-to-go retailer Greggs has brewed up something special for Christmas as its launches its first ever range of beers into the off-trade.
All aboard for new Mackie’s competition
One lucky winner is set to win a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper train service as well as a year's supply of ice cream in a new competition from Mackie's.
Minimum pricing challenge fails
The legal challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association and other drinks industry bodies to the law passed by the Scottish Parliament that would introduce...
Simon Howie secures hat trick at Great Taste Awards
Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has secured a Three Star rating at the Great Taste Awards for its Streaky Smoked Bacon product.
Barista Bar and Spar Scotland partnership is thriving
Premium retail coffee offering Barista Bar, available exclusively to Spar Scotland, is shaking up the market and positioning itself as a must-have product for 2025.
Baileys offers a Mint of a new Easter egg
Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has expanded on its Baileys Chocolate range for Easter with the launch of the Baileys Mint Chocolate Easter Egg.
Soreen debuts seasonal cake treats for Halloween and Christmas
Cake loaves brand Soreen has launched a series of limited-edition variants of its Mini Loaves for the Halloween and Christmas periods.
Walkers gets Yummy With new non-HFSS crisps
PepsiCo has unveiled its new Yummy With multi-brand platform for Walkers Crisps with three new, non-HFSS crisps variants to match healthier snacks demands.
Glasgow illegal tobacco gang leader jailed for seven years
A Glasgow-based ringleader of an illegal tobacco smuggling gang has been jailed for more than seven years for distributing nearly 16 tonnes of illegal tobacco.
Final call to enter the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards
Avid bakers and butchers have been urged to get their submissions in for the annual World Championship Scotch Pie Awards before the 3 March deadline.




































