ScotGov plans promotions ban

THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or salt as part of an action...
Checkout Scotland raises awareness about GroceryAid and provides a cash boost for the charity.

Checkout Scotland is back

The major musical event run by the GroceryAid Scotland branch – Checkout Scotland – promises to be back with a bang later in the year.

KBE Drinks brings excitement to spirits

KBE Drinks expands into the spirits category for the first time with the launch of four new spirits to the UK market that aims to bring new tastes to consumers.
Cover of the Lomond Taste of Scotland food guide

New Scottish produce guide

Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a new product brochure, Taste of Scotland Food Guide, championing its wide range of Scottish goods.

Allwyn launches safety first National Lottery operation

The National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has rolled out a new safety initiative Operation Guardian to encourage responsible retailing practices.
Retailers should consider lower-calorie options to match demands, say bosses for White Claw.

White Claw aims for healthy sales

Bosses for the hard seltzer White Claw believe retailers can capitalise on the demand from younger drinkers for lower-calorie options.
Members from Retailers Against Crime and Police Scotland stand around a TV screen to mark the Day of Action Glasgow May 2025.

Retailers Against Crime takes action in Glasgow city centre

Retailers Against Crime worked together with Police Scotland on its Day of Action initiative in Glasgow City Centre to deter shoplifters in the area.
Product of the Year has rolled out its consumer-voted winners for 2024, highlighting some key Scottish trends in the process.

Product of the Year winners for 2024

The annual Product of the Year winners have been officially revealed for 2024, with some key items included in the range for convenience store retailers to stock up on.
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years

Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.
Pack shots of Terry's Chocolate Easter range including Terry's Chocolate Orange Mini Eggs Easter Egg, Terry's Chocolate Orange White Mini Eggs Easter Egg, Terry's Chocolate Orange Easter Egg, Terry's Chocolate Orange Mint Easter Egg and Terry's Chocolate Orange Orange Cream Filled Egg.

Terry’s Chocolate aims to crack open sales with its Easter range

British chocolate brand Terry's has kicked off an ambition to drive up its sales across 2025 with a tranche of new Easter products for this season.
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MUP claims called into question

TRDP raises doubts over MUP reports A BRITISH Medical Journal (BMJ) study claiming minimum unit pricing has brought about a reduction in alcohol sales has...
A pack of Stockley's Lemon Meringue hard-bolied sweets is tipped out over a pink background with the sweets spilling out.

Stockley’s takes on a dessert classic with Lemon Meringue sweets

Confectionery brand Stockley's has embraced the demand for nostalgic flavours in confectionery with its new Lemon Meringue sweets.
A pack of Aero Pistachio is balanced on top of bars of the chocolate with a red fabric draped behind it.

Aero takes to the runway with new Pistachio flavour

Chocolate brand Aero has launched a new Pistachio flavour to its range alongside a new collaboration with upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2.
PROTEIN drinks brand üFit has broken into the breakfast aisle with its first range of cereal options.

Are you ready to bring a boost to your üFit breakfast?

Protein drinks brand üFit has broken into the breakfast aisle with its first range of cereal options.
Colm Johnson spoke about Booker's Diversity & Inclusion progress at the SGF conference.

Benefits of Diversity & Inclusion highlighted

Convenience retailers heard shocking stories of racist and sexist abuse as well as uplifting tales of compassion for those in challenging circumstances at the inaugural SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference.

Scotland’s top brands: 11-20

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 11-20.