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.
June Gin introduces a tropical touch with new Mango & Passionfruit spirit
Premium spirits firm Paragon Brands has launched its new June by G'Vine Mango & Passionfruit gin to bring a tropical touch to summer.
Convenience in brief | SWA, BRC, Baxters
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Scottish Wholesale Association, British Retail Consortium and Baxters Food Group.
Industry urges economy focus after FM resigns
Industry members have called on the new first minister to focus on Scotland's economy going forward after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
The Drinks Bureau unveils new Jam Doughnut Daiquiri cans
Canned cocktails brand The Drinks Bureau has launched a new Jam Doughnut Daiquiri can exclusive to Morrisons stores across the UK.
Science panel says cut sugar
Advisory committee tells Westminster Government that free sugars guideline should be halved
CONSUMERS must slash their sugar intake to head off the UK’s obesity epidemic...
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.
Inflation climbs in wake of Iran conflict
The impact to UK consumers from the US-Israeli war in Iran has started to hit in the latest ONS data as experts believe the worst is still yet to come.
Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock
Ian Macleod Distillers brand Edinburgh Gin has been highlighting the importance of keeping a selection of festive stock before December to target early gift shoppers.
Maryland Cookies unveils Terry’s Chocolate Orange collab
Maryland Cookies has unveiled a new collaboration with Terry's Chocolate with its new Maryland S'wich Terry's Chocolate Orange cookies.
There’s no business like snow business
SCOTTISH supermarkets may have seen a few tussles in the bread aisle this week but, as the wind from Siberia turned the central belt into a Russian postcard, how have Scotland's c-stores got on?
Co-op reopens ‘transformed’ Scottish village store
Retail chain Co-op has relaunched its store in the village of Killearn, Stirlingshire, following an eight-week investment programme to "transform" the shop.
Filippo Berio unveils refreshed Balsamic Vinegar range
Italian foods brand Filippo Berio has unveiled a new packaging refresh for its Balsamic Vinegar range offering more guidance on-packs on how to pair them.
Strongbow gets Ultra ambitious
Drinks giant Heineken UK has launched a new Strongbow variant – called Ultra Apple – which it says will keep the cider category buoyant for the future.
Growing call for retail business rates cut
There are growing calls for Scottish retailers to be given a permanent business rates discount ahead of Shona Robison's Holyrood budget on 13 January.
Halewood rolls out a double launch on spirits
Halewood Artisanal Spirits has expanded on its offer in the off-trade with the roll out of two new expressions including a Polish vodka and blended whisky.
