Industry sets agenda for Scottish Government
Industry leaders from convenience retail, wholesale and food and drink manufacturing have set out their wish lists for support from the new Scottish Government.
Tobacco levy plans rejected
The big talking point from George Osborne’s summer budget for convenience retailers was almost certainly the news that a new National Living Wage for workers...
Mrs Elswood pickles up new launches
Mrs Elswood has expanded on its range of pickled gherkins with the addition with its two new Cornichons and Cornichons & Onions variants.
Jobs claim questioned
C-store group says big store expansions likely to hit retail employment
ALDI’S pledge to create 35,000 new jobs in the next seven years through UK...
Chupa Chups brings a Sour Bite in new sweets
Chupa Chups has expanded on its introduction to the jellies category within confectionery with the launch of its new Sour Bites and Tubes variants.
SRC calls for business rates freeze
SRC calls on Mackay to forgo inflationary rise
Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery
The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
Boost profits through data
Hundreds of retailers have heard how making use of the data and technology provided by an intelligent EPOS can boost profits.
Echo Falls launches Sour Apple flavour
Popular winemaker Echo Falls is adding a Sour Apple variant to its Fruit Fusion range in time for Halloween – following the success of the Blue Raspberry flavour launched earlier this year.
Pork Farms packs in the protein
Pork Farms, best known for its range of pork pies, has entered into the meat snacking category as The Compleat Food Group grows the brand in the market.
Get ready for the top shop honours
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 are now open and we want to see what the very best the Scottish convenience channel has to offer!
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.
Aldi names its chief Crisp Taster
A 40 year old woman who has been throwing crisp parties for years has been crowned as supermarket Aldi's chief crisp taster and will be influencing 2026's crisp range.
The Famous Grouse flies with Martin Compston in new campaign
Whisky brand The Famous Grouse has brought in Line of Duty star Martin Compston to front its new Scottish Rugby campaign in time for the Six Nations.
New tax on vaping
The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.
Demand for GroceryAid support rises
GroceryAid has highlighted the importance of its work in its latest Impact Report as the charity said it has seen a 93% rise in demand of its services.







































