Major retailers commit to halve food waste

SOME of the largest retailers and food producers in the UK have signed up to a new commitment to dramatically reduce food waste. Retailers including...
Pack shots of Fish4Ever Cornish Sardines in Spring Water.

Fish4Ever expands line up with sustainable sardines

Artisan tinned fish brand Fish4Ever has expanded on its portfolio of natural fish options with its new range of Cornish Sardines.
Harris Aslam, above, and his cousin Raza Rehman run three Nisa stores.

Stepping up to the plate

Harris won’t be going for Nisa CEO but he is promising some fresh thinking by John McNee AN 18-year-old retailer from Fife, widely reported to...
Last year's Day-today Trade Show was a big success and this year promises to be even better.

United in providing full retail support

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) are already gearing up for the Day-Today Trade Show 2024 – but that's just part of a comprehensive package for its retailers.
Simon Hannah, group chief executive officer at JW Filshill,(left) and Keith Geddes, chief financial and operating officer, (right) stand in front of the JW Filshill depot with one of the wholesaler's HGV vehicles behind them.

JW Filshill records strong financial results

JW Filshill has reported a strong financial year for the business, with a rise in annual turnover for the year to January 2024.
Pack shot of the Hello Kitty Celebration Cake from Finsbury Food Group.

Finsbury unveils first Hello Kitty celebration cake

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its first-ever Hello Kitty celebration cake to tap into the demand for the popular character.

Minimum hits £6.70

Government agrees 3% increase in NMW from October THE UK’s minimum wage will rise by 3% to £6.70 an hour, for the full adult rate,...
Colin McLean, chief executive at CJ Lang & Son, stands at a podium delivering a talk during the Spar Scotland Tradeshow 2025.

Spar Scotland posts positive results amid turbulent trading period

Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported positive trading results despite the challenges of the trading environment from recent years.
Food inflation has eased for fresh food prices, especially for fruit, meat and fish, says the BRC.

Shop prices ‘fall for first time in nearly three years’

Shop prices are in deflation for the first time in almost three years – bringing hopes of a rise in footfall for retailers, says the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Irn Bru Xtra cans

Xtra choice at Burns

Consumers cutting back on sugar don’t need to miss out on the nation’s favourite Scottish soft drink during Burns Night this year.
A bottle of Popcorn Kitchen Jelly Beans lies against a red background with a bowl of chocolate covered popcorn and jelly beans to the right of it, with some of the popcorn and sweets spilling out and onto the red background.

Popcorn Kitchen brings a multi-texture snacks treat

Snacks brand Popcorn Kitchen has delivered a new multi-textured snacking experience with its new pop-at-home Jelly Beans Popcorn Kit.
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Confectionery set to check out?

Holyrood invites stores to take sweets and drinks off the tills THE Scottish Government has again said it wants retailers to take all confectionery...

Herta toasts a new meal solution

Herta UK has moved into the Toasties market for the first time with the launch of its new ham and cheese product across Iceland and Tesco stores.
The Mentos Mint Fizzooka from Fortnite Creative is against a sky blue background with white lettering that says 'FIZZOOKA'.

Mentos drops into Fortnite with new rocket launchers

Mentos has played on the famous Mentos x cola experiment with its latest foray into the video game space with the new Fizzooka across Fortnite games.

It’s decision time for Nisa

IT’S make your mind up time for Nisa retailers who will this month be asked to vote on The Co-op Group’s offer to purchase the buying group.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands at a podium for the firm's annual conference 2026.

Scottish Wholesale Association highlights sector’s resilience

The Scottish Wholesale Association has shone a spotlight on the current challenges facing the channel during its annual conference in May.