Pack shot of Biona Organic Multi-Seeded Bread Roll Selection.

Biona rolls into the bakery category

Organic food producer Windmill Organic has rolled into the bakery category with the launch if its new Biona Organic Multi-Seed Bread Roll Selection.

MSPs to discuss MUP

MSPs are set to table a discussion on MUP on 6 February in a chamber meeting as media reports on a rise to the minimum set price to be announced this week.
Glass cabinet of vaping products lined up against a store wall.

Imperial Brands urges Government to prevent disposal of refillable vapes

Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has called on the UK Government to strengthen guidance on vapes to discourage consumers from disposing refillable vape devices.
Pack shots of Bebeto's Halloween 2025 range including Spooky Mix Trick or Treat Bag, Witches Hair, Witches Hair, Witchers Cauldron and Mummies Bandages.

Bebeto brings some spooktacular sales with Halloween sweets range

Confectionery brand Bebeto has launched some new additions to its Halloween range to help drive up sweets sales across the season.
Pack shots of Swizzels Squashies Love Hearts.

Swizzels has new Love to fight off January blues

Swizzels has unveiled its latest piece of innovation for the Squashies range with the launch of its new Love Hearts Squashies variant.
A bottle of Smokehead Terminado and its outer case stand in the middle of a black background with smoke around the bottom of the two. The World Whisky Awards Gold logo is on the left and there is text on the right that reads "WILD AGAVE. FIERCE PEAT. PURE GOLD."

Smokehead whisky takes the crown at World Whisky Awards

Islay whisky brand Smokehead has secured a Gold Award at the World Whisky Awards 2026 in recognition for its Terminado tequila cask-aged dram.
Food inflation has eased for fresh food prices, especially for fruit, meat and fish, says the BRC.

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.
Nestlé Confectionery Easter 2025 line-up featuring Nestlé KitKat Crunchy Choc Brownie Egg, KitKat Mini Eggs, Rowntree's Jelly-tastic Mini Egg Bar, Aero Melts Neapolitan Ice Cream Egg, Milkybar Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream Egg, Milkybar Mini Eggs Bar and KitKat Bunny Easter Pouch.

Nestlé unveils its Easter line-up for 2025

Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled a host of new treats for the Easter season this year, complete with new additions and returning fan favourites.
There have been warnings over the dangers of over-exposure to glycerol found in slush-ice drinks.

Retailers ‘behave responsibly on slushie sales’

Convenience channel bosses have spoken out to allay fears of irresponsible sales of slushies to youngsters following warnings of health dangers.
Team members from Scotmid dressed up in prisoner outfits as part of a charity fundraising efforts in front of a police van with an officer next to them.

Scotmid ‘Jail birds’ raise £15k for charity

A team of Scotmid 'jail birds' have managed to raise an astonishing £15,000 for cancer care charity Maggie's with the 'Jail or Bail' initiative.
Exterior shot of KeyStore Duncan's in Aberdeen.

Aberdeenshire store Duncan’s joins KeyStore fascia

Aberdeenshire retailer Scott Duncan has praised the KeyStore symbol after the independent retailer made the recent decision to join the fascia group.

Food to go sales ready to soar

IGD expects on-the-go snacks and drinks to hit £16bn FOOD to go is one of the fastest-growing categories in food and drink retailing – in...
Pack shots of Dolly Wines Prosecco and Rosé bottles.

Dolly Parton wines roll out across convenience

Country superstar Dolly Parton and Accolade Wines' range Dolly Wines has rolled out across the convenience channel for the first time with two variants.

Scotland’s only Budgens stores to close

SCOTLAND’S only Budgens stores are set to close, putting a number a jobs at risk. The former Co-op stores in Prestwick and Paisley were sold...
The Pepsi rebrand has a nostalgic touch.

Market News | Pepsi, Ben & Jerry’s, Squeaky Bean, JAC Vapour

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
a bottle of the famous grouse whisky with a whisky cocktail

Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: No.2 The Famous Grouse

Spotlight on The Famous Grouse, the No. 2 Scottish alcohol brand of 2022.