A campaign to tackle underage drinking and youth disorder has been launched across Scotland. The “It’ll Cost You!” programme is a collaboration between Police Scotland, local authorities and alcohol producers and retailers and aims to raise awareness of the damaging effects and criminal nature of buying alcohol for under-18s.

Campaign aims to cut underage drinking

Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.

‘No one is holding me to ransom’

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Government says no to new drinks objective

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Mr Porky is on the Tube

Pork scratchings brand Mr. Porky has kicked off a new social and YouTube campaign, highlighting the versatility of the brand to suit different nights in or out.
FMCG retail sales data expert Talysis has revamped its website to improve the user experience.

Convenience in brief | Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talysis, Budweiser and PayPoint.
Pack shots of Cointreau Margarita cans including Original Margarita and Passionfruit Margarita.

Cointreau launches two RTD Margarita cans

French orange liqueur brand Cointreau has unveiled two new additions to its RTD cocktails line up with an Original Margarita and Passionfruit Margarita.
Pack shots of Frubes including Strawberries, Red Berries and Peach Multipack, Strawberry and Banana flavours Multipack and Strawberry Flavour Multipack.

Frubes unveils new look to drive sales with families

Kids' yoghurt brand Frubes has received a makeover, complete with gaming opportunities via a new QR code on the back of the pack.

Wall’s offers a healthy way

Wall's Pastry aims to offer consumers a healthier way to snack with its new range of Flatbreads, which average around 300 calories each.
Pack shots of Primula Protein tubes.

Primula taps into health with new Protein cheese

Squeezy cheese brand Primula is set to tap into the rising demand for functional food options across retail with its new Primula Protein tubes.
Members of Grey Matters Active Ageing went on a day trip to Loch Katrine and Callander thanks to a Macb Live Bold Community Fund donation.

Macb donates £6k to community groups

Scottish soft drinks brand Macb has donated £6,000 to six organisations across Scotland this year, with the aim of helping communities enjoy healthier, happier lives. Applications are now open for its 2027 funding.
Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.
Kepak reckons its Rustlers brand can provide students with the meal-deal value they will be seeking.

Tips for driving up sales to university students

Experts from Kepak and Asahi, whos Rustlers and Peroni brands are popular with university students, have provided insights to c-store retailers on how to boost sales from these consumers.
Packs of Oven Pride Hob Pride, Oven Pride, Kitchen Pride and Fridge Pride are standing on white stands against a white background.

Oven Pride revamps its range with new products and new look

Household cleaning brand Oven Pride has unveiled a complete rebrand across its range alongside the introduction of a trio of new trigger spray products.

New York Bakery brings Blueberry bagel

New York Bakery Co. has brought a quintessential taste of the Big Apple to UK stores with the launch of a limited-edition Blueberry flavour.
A pack of Mentos Feeling Berry Good sits on a purple coloured podium with pink walls around it. A raspberry also sits on a podium, with a cherry leaning on it and a berry rolling in front of it.

Mentos bursts open the sharing occasion with new Berry sweets

Global confectionery firm Perfetti Van Melle has expanded on the sharing occasion with its new Mentos Feeling Berry Good sweet packs.
A puppet pig wearing a chef hat stands in a kitchen holding a bag of Quorn Mince.

Quorn is back on TV screens

Meat-free foods brand Quorn has made its return to the small screen for the second time this year, highlighting its range of frozen, high protein products.