Support plea for retailers

Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.
Andrew Kenney, central operations director at BP, and Graham Watson, store owner of Premier Watson's Grocers.

SGF unveils new vice-president

The SGF has announced that bp director Andy Kenney will take on the position of vice president of its board as Graham Watson steps into the president role.

Nine in a row for Margiotta

Edinburgh multiple retailer and Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 Industry Achievement winner Franco Margiotta has expanded his business with the opening of a new store in Gullane, East Lothian
Cans of BrewDog Sprucy Lucy pale ale fall against a green background.

BrewDog partners with Spar on new brew

Craft brewer BrewDog has teamed up with Spar UK to launch a new exclusive beer to the symbol group's stores with the new Sprucy Lucy.
Pack shots of Maltesers White.

Maltesers White Chocolate make a comeback

Confectionery firm Mars Wrigley has brought back its Maltesers White Chocolate variant after what it called a "significant consumer demand".
Promotional image for Swizzels' Veganuary campaign 'All These, All Vegan, All Year' featuring pack shots of Swizzels products.

Swizzels set to meet the Veganuary demand

Swizzels has said it has ramped up the production of its vegan range of sweets, in order to meet a rising demand for vegan options during Veganuary.

£5k grants to cut energy use

SCOTLAND’S c-stores are being given access to a £100,000 funding pot to help improve energy efficiency. The Convenience Store Resource Efficiency Grant – a Scottish...

Showcase for Scotland’s strengths globally

Over 100 international buyers have descended on Edinburgh as part of Scotland Food & Drink's 'Showcasing Scotland 2024' event.

Heverlee has a foxy new look

An updated new look for Heverlee lager has hit shelves across the off-trade as the brand aims to offer a more premium look to consumers through the brand.

The Single Cask bottles up a mood

Scottish bottling firm The Single Cask has launched a new series of whisky categories, in a bid to help whisky fans and newcomers alike.
A bottle of Cù Bòcan Creation #7 stands against a yellow background with lines of light coming from the centre and pink smoke behind the bottle.

Cù Bòcan marks 20 years at Tomatin with new whisky

Cù Bòcan has marked 20 years of peated whisky production at Tomatin with its new launch Creation #7, which makes use of unique maturations.
The image on the left showcases Finsbury Food Group cakes and bakes, the image on the right shows Lola's Cupcakes Red Velvet cupcakes. A diagonal white line separates the images in the middle.

Finsbury Food Group acquires majority stake in Lola’s Cupcakes

Bakery goods firm Finsbury Food Group has acquired a majority stake in premium cupcakes brand Lola's Cupcakes, opening up the e-commerce market to Finsbury.

Pork Farms packs in the protein

Pork Farms, best known for its range of pork pies, has entered into the meat snacking category as The Compleat Food Group grows the brand in the market.
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.
Cans of Captain Morgan and Pepsi Max are on a table with cakes in a box next to an image of the front of Premier Broadway Oxgangs with a DJ booth in front of the store.

Premier Broadway gets on board with Captain Morgan

Diageo has helped to build up its launch of Captain Morgan Original Spiced x Pepsi Max RTD cans launch with a celebration at Premier Broadway Convenience Store.

Mrs Hinch brings a holiday feeling in Vacay Vibes

Procter & Gamble has launched its latest collaboration with home-care influencer Mrs Hinch with the new Orange Blossom & Coastal Cypress scent.