Waiting game on grocery prices

Food inflation is steadily ticking down but the grocery price storm isn't over yet warns industry leaders and grocery specialists.

Skwishee gears up for Bring Your Own Cup day

Frozen fizzy drinks brand Skwishee has announced the return of its Bring Your Own Cup Day for the summer for Saturday 29 July.
The Glasgow Distillery meeting room with a pack of Glasgow 1770 Tokaiji Cask Finish in front with a nosing glass next to it.

Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery

The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
A packet of Simon Howie Smoked Streaky Bacon stands behind a bread roll filled with cooked strips of the bacon with a Three Star Great Taste Award on the packet of bacon.

Simon Howie secures hat trick at Great Taste Awards

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has secured a Three Star rating at the Great Taste Awards for its Streaky Smoked Bacon product.

ScotGov announces one year rates holiday

RETAILERS are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year. Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP...
Pack shots of Hawaiian Tropic Glowing Protection 50SPF Face Cream and Hawaiian Tropic Hydrating After Sun bottles.

Hawaiian Tropic launches two new sun care essentials

Skincare brand Hawaiian Tropic has added a new 50SPF Face Cream and After Sun Nourishing Oil to its range in time for the peak summer months.
Carol Graham and Robert Graham of Graham's Family Dairy placing votes at protein polls.

Graham’s took to the protein polls to find new flavour

Graham's The Family Dairy has unveiled the next flavour in its 25 Protein range following a vote on the variant at the Royal Highland Show.
Pack shots of Lucozade Energy Grafruitti.

Lucozade brings back Grafruitti flavour to the shelves

Suntory Beverage & Food has announced the return of the popular Lucozade Energy Grafruitti flavour as a permanent addition to the brand's line-up.
Pre-packed bread will top the shopping list for plenty of consumers this month.

Prepare for the packed lunch

Providing a good range of pre-packaged bread options should be a no-brainer, and definitely something to consider as kids head back to the classroom this month, reckons Hovis.
Jay Javid, owner of Costcutter Paisley: “We’re not losing the core values. Being independent is still at the heart of Costcutter.”

Costcutter and P&H form £5bn Buyco

Symbol group to take on Mace stores and wholesaler to deliver to combined list as new deal signals major change in c-store industry SYMBOL convenience...
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes

Budget: Rates holiday to end in 2022

THE 100% non-domestic rates relief for Scotland’s retail, hospitality and leisure businesses will end next year, finance secretary Kate Forbes has announced. In her Budget...
Pack shot of Young's Gastro Luxury Fish Pie.

Young’s launches premium Gastro Luxury Fish Pie

Frozen seafood brand Young's has launched a new addition for its premium Gastro range with its Luxury Fish Pie which features four types of seafood.
Dennis Forsyth, owner of KeyStore Stranrear, stands next to The National Lottery play station in store.

KeyStore retailer pockets £10k from National Lottery

Dennis Forsyth, store owner at KeyStore Stranrear, has scooped up a top prize of £10k as part of The National Lottery's Site, Stock, Sell programme.
Pack shot of Cathedral City High Protein Half Fat cheese block and Cathedral City Protein Half Fat Minis.

Cathedral City unveils success for High Protein Half Fat cheese

Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has reported a massive demand with younger consumers for its High Protein Half Fat Cheddar cheese.
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Cash still crucial for Scotland

More withdrawals than London and South East .
Colin Smith presenting

Support for wholesale

THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the roll out of a new £5 million fund to support Scottish food and drink wholesalers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic