Report challenges food health plans

Official bodies hit back after obesity and public health activists criticise fat avoidance recommendations AN obesity charity has sparked heated debate after urging people to...
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Bestway moves for Sher Bros

Deal gives giant a Glasgow city centre presence WHOLESALER Bestway has confirmed the takeover of Sher Brothers Cash & Carry Business in Glasgow, for an...
The new Greens store in Dunblane.

Convenience in brief | Greens, PRA and PO news

Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Lifestyle image of packs of Fairfields Farm crisps lying on top of checked blanket.

Fairfields Farm grows into a new look

Fairfields Farm has unveiled the new look for across its crisps packs, highlighting a stark move towards a sustainable pack with a fresh new design.
Bottles of Stanhope Kentucky Whiskey Bourbon and Rye Whiskey stands on a wooden table with nosing glasses containing the whiskies.

Stanhope Whiskey rolls out two new drams

Stanhope Whiskey is set to launch in Scotland this October, introducing more American bourbons to the market and honouring a family legacy.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, with the logo for the organisation in the top right hand corner in a white box.

Scottish Wholesale Association changes venue for annual conference

The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced it has changed the venue for its Connex Conference to the Òran Mór in Glasgow's west end.
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally mascot Maddie stands outside of Nisa Local store during a store opening event.

Nisa donates over £1million through its charity

Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally managed to raise over £1million during 2024, cementing the fascia as a cornerstone of community support.
Westminster business, innovation and skills secretary Vince Cable. Picture: Duncan Phillips/CASS

Cable aims for NMW increase

Convenience retail trade groups say don’t play politics with our sector POLITICIANS should keep their hands off the National Minimum Wage. That’s the message from...
STG UK has rolled out an updated look across its Signature brand.

Retailers urged to review cigar range

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is offering advice to convenience retailers about how they can get the most value out of the cigar category.

Market News | Finsbury cakes, Haribo, Oppo Brothers, St Pierre

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
The new Nisa Local in Marchmont, Edinburgh, opened by Ashok Pothugunta.

Nisa helps to deliver expansion

Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.
Spar Scotland head of marketing Paula Middleton with one of the rebranded delivery trucks.

Spar Scotland supports World Athletics Indoor Championships

Spar Scotland is gearing up for an important role in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The major sporting spectacle is taking place in Glasgow from 1-3 March and the symbol group is an Official Event Supporter.
A bottle of Saltire Single Malt Whisky 18 Years Old is on a table as a person goes to grab the bottle, there is a nosing glass to the right of the bottle and a fireplace in the background to the left of the bottle.

Saltire introduces its oldest whisky bottling

Saltire Rare Malt has introduced its oldest dram yet with an 18 Year Old Speyside expression that also kicks off its Cigar Malt Series.
Pack shots of Bacardí Spiced & Coca-Cola cans.

CCEP grows Bacardí & Coca-Cola range with Spiced variant

Drinks giant CCEP has expanded on its alcoholic ready-to-drink range with the addition of its new Bacardí Spiced & Coca-Cola cans.
A person stands at a Lucky Saint branded beer tap pulling a pint with bottle of Lucky Saint in front of him.

In-Drinks Glasgow launches 2025 show

Drinks sector trade show In-Drinks has confirmed it will return in March 2025, offering drinks brands the chance to showcase their products.
Illustration of the new Mrs Hinch's Cosy Season range of cleaning product from Procter & Gamble.

Mrs Hinch gets cosy in new P&G autumn cleaning range

Procter & Gamble has revealed its fifth collaborative scent with social media star Mrs Hinch with the new autumn-inspired range Cosy Season.