FareShare works hard to redistribute food and drink to groups across Scotland.

FareShare plea to food sector

Charity FareShare is appealing for more "food partners" as it faces massive demand for help because of the cost-of-living crisis.
Image of Charlie Faulkiner, former chief executive at Co-op and held senior positions at Wiseman.

SGF mourns death of former Co-op CEO

The SGF has shared its respects and condolences following the passing of former Co-op chief executive Charlie Faulkiner.
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.
Pack shots of Magnum Vegan Almond single bars.

Magnum unveils new recipe for Vegan ice cream

Ice cream brand Magnum has introduced a new soy-based recipe for its vegan ice cream range, kicking off with its Vegan Almond stick.
Bottle of Marie Brizar Liqueurs and Sirops stands on a table with cocktails serves in balloon glasses. There are flowers around the table as well as raspberries and a lime slice. The bottles include Marie Brizard Framboise Raspberry Liqueur, Marie Brizard Passion Fruit Sirop and Marie Brizard Apry Liqueur.

Marie Brizard serves up spring inspiration with Spritz cocktails

French liqueur and syrups brand Marie Brizard has served up some cocktail inspiration for the spring with a trio of Spritz serves.
Pack shot of Hovis Best of Both bread with That Christmas branding across it to mark the festive family film.

Hovis kicks off new Christmas competition

Hovis has kicked off a new promotion across its Best of Both loaves in partnership with Netflix's new family Christmas film 'That Christmas'.
The new Tropicana Kids Smoothies come in two flavours.

Market news | Tropicana, JTI, Lucozade and The Hidden Sea

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
A person attends a Haribo stand to scan a QR code with the slogan 'Get involved this GroceryAid Day'.

Rallying support for GroceryAid Day 2026

Industry charity GroceryAid has urged businesses to get involved with its upcoming fundraising GroceryAid Day on 30 April this year.
Zahid Iqbal's Day-Today Drylaw store in Edinburgh was named Vaping Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Vaping Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Day-Today Drylaw owner Zahid Iqbal – after he won the Vaping Retailer of the Year category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 – to find out how he is preparing for the incoming ban on disposable devices.
Pack shots of Reef Orange & Passion Fruit Vodka & Fruit Juice Tetra packaging cartons.

Reef unveils new tetra packaging format for RTD range

Alcoholic RTD brand Reef is set to make some waves across the UK's off-trade sector with the launch of its new Tetra packaging carton format.
A poster for International Women's Day 2025 with an image of assistant manager of Premier Broadway Convenience Store Sophie Williams.

International Women’s Day – Premier Broadway Convenience Store

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Promotional image of the Larsen Cognac redesign for 2026 featuring the new bottles next to the company logo with text that reads "A Century of Smooth Sailing".

Larsen Cognac unveils new premium bottle design

Global spirits firm International Beverage has unveiled a new look for the Larsen Cognac brand in recognition of its 100-year anniversary.
Pack shots of Maryland Harry Potter Butterbeer Cookies standard roll wrap and Minis format.

Maryland unveils Harry Potter inspired Butterbeer Cookies

Maryland Cookies has announced a new collaboration with the massively popular Harry Potter franchise to launch the new Maryland Butterbeer Cookies.
Cans of Desi Lager Basmati Rice Lager and alcohol-free Mango Mirchi Lager lay on a table with food ingredients around it and glasses with the beers poured into them.

Curry Smugglers launches new Desi Beer brand

Indian food and drink brand Curry Smugglers is set to shake up the beer category with its new Desi Lager range, which is designed to be paired with curries.
Easter will be all about gifting to loved ones this year, according to Mondelez International.

Cadbury highlights Easter eggs range

Mondelez International has highlighted its range of Cadbury Easter eggs, which it says will drive sales for convenience retailers, while Divine has also introduced three new products for the occasion.
A bottle of Eden Mill Art of St Andrews whisky sits next to a nosing glass and the outer packaging for the dram on top of a wooden table.

Eden Mill marks hometown pride in new whisky

Independent distiller Eden Mill has unveiled the latest annual release in its 'Art of St Andrews' whisky series, paying homage to the coastal town.