Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade

Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.
A chiller space in a convenience store stocking chilled dairy products.

Inflation falls to a new low

Consumer inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in over three year, despite some price rises in the dairy category, and has built shopper confidence.
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme's Business Support Research Survey aims to cover the industry's entire supply chain.

Net Zero survey open for Scottish food and drink firms

The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme has launched an industry-wide Business Support Research Survey and is urging firms across the sector to take part.
Pack shots of Monster Energy Rio Punch cans.

Monster Energy builds a fruity offer with new Juiced flavour

Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is set to bring a punch of tropical flavours to Monster Energy with the new Monster Juiced Rio Punch flavour.
Bottles of Eden Mill's core gin range stand on a wall including Eden Mill Love Gin, Eden Mill Original Gin and Eden Mill Golf Gin.

Eden Mill brings a local focus to revamped gin range

Eden Mill has revamped its core range of gins, complete with a new label and dimpled glass bottle design to note the local nature of the spirits.
The SGF Healthy Living Programme team stand holding a two balloon and a zero balloon together in front of HLP branded stands.

Healthy Living Programme marks 20 years

The Healthy Living Programme has marked 20 years of its service and working alongside convenience retailers to help deliver the healthier eating message.

Barr scraps money back

As Scottish Government considers deposit and returns system Irn-Bru giant brings returns to an end as it invests £5m at Cumbernauld SCOTTISH soft drinks giant...
Pack shots of Fini Mini Mochis Fruits and Fini Mini Mochis Berries.

Fini brings an Asian touch with its new Mini Mochis

Confectionery brand Fini aims to emulate a classic Japanese treat with its new line up Mini Mochis, capitalising on the demand for Asian-inspired snacks.
Wooden boxes holding fruit and vegetables sit on top of a store shelf unit.

Inflation dips as foods cost rise as Christmas approaches

Overall inflation has decreased month-to-month by the end of October, but food and drink prices have climbed upwards once again.

Opinion split on DRS

Individuals and industry disagree on best way forward The public wants it all, but industry strikes a more cautious tone according to analysis of the...
The Kellanova team with the Kellogg's-branded "changing room" van during their visit to Scotland.

Kellanova kicks off football camps campaign

The Kellanova team has been on a visit to Scottish wholesalers and retailers to celebrate the launch of its Kellogg’s Football Camps that will be running during the school summer holidays.

UWG snaps up depot from Blakemore

Scottish wholesaler acquires site in north of England

Golden Wonder banks on the value of PMPs

Tayto Group aims to bring value to consumers' snacking needs with its range of £1 PMP sharing pack options including some new launches.
Two police officers stand with their backs to the camera in the middle of a busy street.

Over 1,300 arrests made in first year of Retail Crime Taskforce

The Retail Crime Taskforce has reported it has made over 1,300 arrests within its first year of operating as the team looks to improve retailer security.

National drive for Jet fuel

Jet is on a major marketing push with its latest campaign which aims to bring a whole new audience of younger motorists to the fuel brand.
Bottles of Breezer consisting Zesty Orange, Zingy Lime and Crisp Watermelon all stand on a wooden table with a beach scene in the background behind the bottles.

Bacardi Breezer makes its official comeback

Aiming to drive up the demand for nostalgic options, Bacardi has brought back its popular RTD range of Breezer drinks to the UK.