People at Fife Creamery's Kirkcaldy site are no more than a minute away from an AED unit.

Fife Creamery invests in community

Dairy firm and wholesaler Fife Creamery has introduced defibrillators at its Kirkcaldy site for the benefit of staff and visitors.

Store franchise to head north?

TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop is remaining tight-lipped on rumours that it could be about to extend its franchise scheme...
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Demands for DRS compensation

Industry firms have been demanding compensation from the Scottish Government after the latest announcement that DRS would be delayed until October 2025.
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.

Premium and promos lead

Almost 60% of branded spirits off-trade sales are made at specially reduced prices THE former First Drinks Brands, one of Britain’s main drinks distributors, has...

Fanta bubbles up a new look and taste

CCEP has unveiled a new look and taste for the Fanta Orange brand, in a bid to improve stand out on shelf and highlight its Zero Sugar variant further.

Court hears plain packs challenge

Tobacco giants in 11th-hour effort to head off standardised packaging SIX months ahead of the intended beginning of procedures to introduce standardised packaging of tobacco...
Robert Sider: Clydebank Co-op/Keystore outlet striking a chord.

Clydebank shifts supply to Filshill

Clydebank Co-operative is to end its supply arrangements with Co-operative Retail Trading Group.
The Fed national vice-president Mo Razzaq.

Concern over alcohol duty rate changes

Convenience channel leaders have warned of the negative impact changes to alcohol duty rates will have on retailers, consumers and criminal activity.
A person reaches into a fridge to lift out cans of Nescafé Iced Latte and Iced Latte Caramel.

Nescafé brings out ready to drink Iced Lattes

Instant coffee brand Nescafé has entered into the ready-to-drink segment with the launch of its new range of Iced Latte cans to the sector.
Nature Valley makes an appearance on screens everywhere in its new campaign.

Nature Valley rolls on to screens

General Mills cereal bar brand Nature Valley has appeared on screens across the country as part of its latest marketing campaign.
A packet of Realfoods by Oraganico Organic Spaghetti is placed on top of an image of a bowl of spaghetti bolognese.

Realfoods offers a pasta occasion for National Spaghetti Day

Organic foods brand Realfoods by Organico is out to introduce its range to consumers by making the most out of the upcoming National Spaghetti Day on 4 January.
Pack shot of Simon Howie High Protein Steak Lorne.

Simon Howie rolls out High Protein Steak Lorne

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has unveiled a new High Protein Steak Lorne pack to match the demand for protein from modern consumers.
A plate with a cup of tea and HobNob biscuits on it are in the foreground with a packet of McVitie's Hobnobs in the background and a glass teapot next to the plate.

McVitie’s and PG Tips take a tea break

Global snacking firm pladis has paired up its McVitie's biscuits brands with PG Tips in a bid to encourage more shoppers to take a tea break.
A bottle of La Liqueur Matcha sits on a table with a wooden board beneath it and a disassembled cocktail shaker to its right and a potted plant to its left.

Love Drinks expands La Liqueur

Global drinks firm Love Drinks has expanded on its range of La Liqueurs from Japan with the addition of the new La Matcha Liqueur.
Tom Fender, development director at TWC.

Scots c-store retailers lead the way

Scottish convenience store retailers are outperforming their counterparts south of the border, with stronger sales growth, according to TWC Group.