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.
A West End debut
Opened in November last year, the family-owned Shop Local in Byres Road is something new for Glasgow’s West End – and something new from...
CMA Investigation into Asda stores begins
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its initial investigations into Asda’s purchase of 132 retail sites from the Co-op.
Scots MPs scupper English Sunday trading changes
THE Westminster Government has postponed plans to give English and Welsh councils the power to lift the six hours Sunday trading restriction on large...
Sour Patch Kids sweetens the deal in new Strawberry flavour
Mondelēz International has strengthened its line-up for the Sour Patch Kids brand with the introduction of a new Strawberry variant.
Diet Coke adds permanent Cherry variant
CCEP has announced that Diet Coke Cherry will become a permanent addition to its line-up from January following a successful limited edition comeback for the variant.
Quite continental
With a food-to-go operation that features a pizza oven all the way from Italy, the latest venture from Giacopazzi’s aims to bring a taste...
Fanta Grape brings a fruity twist for UK launch
CCEP has brought another fruity twist to the Fanta core range with the UK launch for the Fanta Grape variant to match rising consumer trends.
Doubling up with symbols
Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.
Nicotine pouches rise in popularity whilst vape products decline
Nicotine pouches are set to dominate the category, according to research from Haypp, as the products rise in popularity whilst vapes decline.
Kinder Bueno Dark delivers on dark chocolate demand
Chocolate products firm Ferrero UK has unveiled its new Kinder Bueno Dark chocolate bar, aiming to match demand for dark chocolate in the category.
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.
Yorkie unveils new Salted Caramel Pretzel bar
Classic chocolate bar brand Yorkie has unveiled its new limited edition Salted Caramel Pretzel variant as the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Heineken revamps Star Retailer scheme
Drinks giant Heineken UK has revamped its loyalty programme Star Retailer with a new participation and rewards framework for convenience retailers.
Swizzels refreshes Squashies Easter sweets
British confectionery firm Swizzels has rolled out a new design for its Squashies Drumchick sweets, featuring bright packaging and novelty shapes.
Deposit return debuts at Musselburgh Iceland
Frozen food specialist launches reverse vending trial at four UK stores
