Industry vital to food safety
Whatever happens in September’s independence referendum Scotland will have a new body tasked with ensuring the safety of the country’s food.
THE Food (Scotland)...
Bladnoch gives a ‘dram back’ to encourage exploration
Bladnoch Distillery is offering consumers a chance to try before they buy with their whisky range in its new 'dram back' initiative.
FM open to vouchers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scottish retailers could benefit from a retail voucher programme
Polish vodka Żubrówka Biala rolls out to Sainsbury’s
Polish vodka brand Żubrówka has rolled out is Bison Grass Biala vodka variant to Sainsbury's stores as the brand aims to be the No.2 vodka in the UK.
Mrs Hinch brings a holiday feeling in Vacay Vibes
Procter & Gamble has launched its latest collaboration with home-care influencer Mrs Hinch with the new Orange Blossom & Coastal Cypress scent.
Plain packs back on the agenda
THE Westminster Government has begun its short consultation process on the possible introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products.
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Whytes of New Pitsligo sits at the heart
Scottish Grocer Awards Community Retailer of the Year winner Julie-Ann Whyte has talked about her own story on opening her store Whytes of New Pitsligo.
Marshmallow Mateys sails to the UK
American sweet cereal brand Malt O Meal Marshmallow Mateys has made its way over to the UK market via Empire Bespoke Foods.
Finsbury Food Group unveils new Nadiya Hussain cake range
Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its first products in partnership with Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain with five new cake treats.
Thatchers Cider takes leading role in Scotland
Thatchers Cider has been stressing the importance of the four-can pack format, while also telling retailers that data shows it is the fastest-growing cider maker in Scotland.
Time for retailers to act on environment
Scottish retailers that don’t back sustainability efforts will miss out, according to new consumer research from the Scottish Wholesale Association and TWC.
JW Filshill happy to talk shop with independent retailers
JW Filshill promises its KeyStore retailers supermarket levels of support as it seek to bring in more stores under its fascia operation.
Express plans for convenience
ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
Caorunn gets cosy with cocktail recipes for autumn evenings
Scottish gin brand, Caorunn has created three autumnal cocktails in collaboration with its gin ambassador, award-winning mixologist Walter Pintus
Fox’s brings a seasonal twist to Party Rings with new Halloween-themed packs
Fox's Burton's Companies has set up store owners to cater for guisers this year with its new Party Rings Trick or Treat Minis packs.
UWS showcases a strong United future with biggest trade show yet
Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.
