Convenience retailers are in with a chance of winning £10,000 in a competition to mark the launch of a new Pringles Prawn Cocktail 70g, £1.25 PMP, on-the-go format exclusively to Bestway.

Retailers have chance to win £10k in Pringles competition

Convenience retailers are in with a chance of winning £10,000 in a competition to mark the launch of a new Pringles Prawn Cocktail 70g, £1.25 PMP, on-the-go format exclusively to Bestway.
The convenience retail market grew last year and that trend is expected to continue over the next few years, says Lumina Intelligence.

Convenience channel set for growth

Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.

A boon to smugglers?

3% extra rise in duty for rolling tobacco ‘step in the wrong direction’ CHANCELLOR George Osborne has been strongly criticised for potentially lending a helping hand...
Pack shots of Bluey Freeze-At-Home Fruit Flavoured Ice Pops.

Bluey Ice Pops expands World of Sweets frozen range

Confectionery distributor World of Sweets has expanded on its range of licensed freezable products with its new Bluey Ice Pops.
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.

Last chance for vital refresher training

Personal licence holders who gained their licence when laws changed in 2009 must do top-up training by end of this month Slow uptake leads to...

PM signals pay change

Tax credits in the firing line as pre summer Budget speech says Britain should become a high-wage economy BRITAIN’S retailers and many retail workers could...
The interior of the newly built Morrisons Daily retail unit at Balfron, in Stirlingshire.

New Morrisons Daily opens in Scotland

Supermarket chain Morrisons and forecourts operator Highland Fuels have teamed up to open their third convenience store in Scotland.
Promotional image of the Pie Sports logo with a pie in each corner of the logo.

Pie Sports serves up for the Euros

Scottish pie makers Pie Sports has geared up for the Euros with a wide selection of pie options that can be found in three of Scotland's football grounds.
A person holds a bag of TRIP Magnesium Gummies and takes a few out with their other hand against a lilac purple background.

TRIP expands into the gummies market

Functional health benefits brand TRIP has expanded into the gummies market for the first time with the launch of its TRIP Magnesium Gummies.

Edinburgh-based bakery Saltire Patisserie walks off with Diet & Health Award at Food and...

Scottish bakery Saltire Patisserie was the winner of FDF Awards’ Diet & Health Award for its initiative to reduce salt content in its wholemeal bloomers and bagels.
Pack shots of Biona Organic Honey Spelt Puffs, Biona Organic Crispy Spelt Flakes and Biona Organic Spelt Puffs.

Biona launches new range of Spelt Cereals

Organic foods brand Biona has unveiled a trio of spelt wheat breakfast cereals to match consumer demands for natural and healthy ways to start the day.
A man dressed like the mascot of Madrí Excepcional stands at a barrel in a street with a bottle of the beer on top of the barrel.

Madrí Excepcional seeks out a new Madrí Man

Spanish-style beer brand Madrí Excepcional has rolled out a new marketing campaign offering one lucky consumers to become the face of the brand.
The latest Glasgow Distillery expressions – Glasgow 1770 Tokaji Cask Finish and Glasgow 1770 Cognac Cask Finish.

Opportunity to highlight Scottish drinks firms

Ahead of September's Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, Scottish Grocer highlights local producer news across whisky, RTD cocktails and beers that c-store retailers might want to take note of.

Damp squib August sales

Summer stats can’t match 2014’s gold medal. But latest figures much better than July. Retail sales in Scotland were down once again in August and sales...
Pack shots of Organico sweet biscuits including Speculoos, Petit Beurre and Choc Chip Cookies.

Organico feels a crunch with new sweet biscuits range

Organic foods company, Realfoods by Organico, has launched into the sweet biscuits market with a trio of new crunchy biscuits made using natural ingredients.