Barr powers up the Bru

Barr Soft Drinks is set to power up the energy drinks category with the launch of the new range of drinks PWR-BRU expanding on its energy range.

Wattshot makes a Scottish first

Premium gin shot Wattshot has made its way to the Scottish market as the gin rolls out to venues across Edinburgh and is available for online purchase.

MSPs agree to MUP rise

The Scottish Government has agreed to rise the minimum unit pricing on alcohol to 65p per unit this coming September after the vote passed in parliament.
Turadh Distillery boss Anna Robertson, Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Scotland Food & Drink chief exec Iain Baxter at the launch of the first Scotland Food & Drink September.

First Scottish Food & Drink September launched

ScotGov minister Mairi Gougeon has launched the inaugural Scottish Food & Drink September – extending the traditional fortnight-long event to a full four weeks.
Pack shots of The Protein Ball Co Stuffed range consisting of Hazelnut & Chocolate, Matcha & Vanilla and Pistachio & Chocolate.

Protein Ball Co rolls out new Stuffed range

Protein snacks innovator The Protein Ball Co. has unveiled its new range of snacks with the Stuffed range with the aim to offer a point of difference in the category.
Bottles of the Tailored Spirits range against different coloured background.

Tailored Spirits unveils new Experiments to mark landmark year

Independent whisky start-up Tailored Spirits has marked its first anniversary with the launch of four new expressions in its Experimental series.
A bottle of Sake ONO stands against a black and white background with a wine glass next to it containing the spirit.

DrinksOne announces new partnership with Sake ONO

Authentic and high quality sake brand Sake ONO has made its way to UK shores following a new partnership with DrinksOne Brands.

The giant c-stores

BRITISH shopping habits are changing and shoppers are increasingly shopping ‘little and often’ for c-store-sized basket loads. But that doesn’t mean they’re always...

Support plea for retailers

Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.

Investment by c-stores rises

• Autumn sees bounce back after “budget shock” • Indies and symbols ahead of multiples INVESTMENT by c-store owners bounced back in autumn 2015 after a...
First Minister John Swinney receives a bespoke bottle of whisky from Loch Lomond Group chief executive Colin Matthews.

First Minister opens Luss Distillery

First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new multi-million pound Luss Distillery, which owner Loch Lomond Group says will help boost tourism and the spirits industry.
Europe bans small packs

Firms slam ban on small packs

Tobacco firms have hit out after European authorities agreed measures to further regulate tobacco sales.

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...
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.
A bottle of Falkland Whisky is against a dark background.

The Falkland Collection launches first whisky bottling

Scotch whisky brand The Falkland Collection has launched its first-ever bottling with the roll out of the new The Falkland Collection Speyside Single Malt.
Angellica Bell, TV presenter, holds a Dole fruit cup and a spoon to market the brand's summer campaign.

Shining on Dole in new summer campaign

TV presenter Angellica Bell has been announced as the face of Dole Sunshine Company's new marketing campaign, highlighting the brand's range.