Pack shots of PEZ dispensers including Lilo & Stitch and Minecraft heads of characters from the franchises. (From left to right) Stitch, Angel, Creeper and Steve.

Hancocks stocks up on new film PEZ dispensers

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has rolled out a new range of PEZ dispensers featuring characters from iconic brands Lilo & Stitch, Minecraft and Hello Kitty.
Pack shot of Peroni Nasto Azzurro 10-pack of cans.

Peroni shakes up segment with new can format

Premium lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has shaken up the segment with its new 330ml 'stubby' can format in a bid to appeal to more young adult shoppers.
Pack shots of Four Loko Remix Pulse and Remix Blitza variants.

Four Loko unveils new high ABV Remix range

RTD brand Four Loko has unveiled its next evolution with the launch of its high-ABV Remix range, complete with two new flavour variants.
Pack shots of Leerdammer Original Spreadable cheese.

Leerdammer launches first spreadable cheese

Dairy firm Lactalis UK & Ireland has announced the launch of its new Leerdammer Original Spreadable format, aiming to highlight the versatility of the brand.

Convenience in brief | Scottish Wholesale Association, Spar Scotland and The Fed Awards...

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Bisto has a banger in its new Sausage Gravy

Premier Foods has launched its new Bisto For Sausages Gravy Granules in a bid to capitalise on the rising demand for 'bangers and mash' dinnertime occasions.
Cartons of Nescafé Iced Latte and Iced Caramel Latte stand against a blue background with the drinks poured out into ribbed glasses behind the cartons with ice.

Nescafé launches new Iced Latte coffee cartons

Coffee brand Nescafé has entered into the ready-to-drink iced coffee market for the first time with its new Nescafé Iced Latte multi-serve cartons.
A Lindt Pistachio Easter Egg lies on its back against a green background with Lindt Pistachio Truffles in a bowl to the left of the box, with a wooden spoon holding the truffles above the bowl, a flower to the bottom right of the image and a wide wooden tray at the top right.

Lindt captures Dubai chocolate trend with new Pistachio Easter Egg

Premium Swiss chocolate brand Lindt is set to capture the Dubai chocolate craze this season with its new Lindt Lindor Pistachio Easter Egg.
President of The Fed, Hetal Patel

The Fed enters talks with News UK following protests

Following a protest at News UK's offices in London and Glasgow and at its print site in Merseyside, Fed national president Hetal Patel was invited to talks.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

UK Gov considering vape tax

Vaping industry members have warned against a potential rise in tax on vaping products, which the UK Gov is thought to be considering in the Autumn Budget.
ACR Local Shop Report

ACS launches 2020 Local Shop Report

Convenience stores generated more than £44 billion in sales in the last year, according to ACS’s Local Shop Report for 2020
Lees, Clive Miquel

Aiming to join the sweet life

Lees has boosted its bottom line now it’s boosting its brand. SCOTTISH biscuits and cakes company Lees had a standout year in 2013 when it...
Alex Equi and David Equi stand outside a Tesco Extra store with trolley full of Equis ice cream variants.

Equi’s Ice Cream secures Tesco listing

Scottish ice cream brand Equi's has announced a major new listing across Tesco stores in Scotland as the firm builds on its target turnover goal.
Helen Dickinson, chief executive at the British Retail Consortium.

UK faces ‘jobless generation’ as retail employment hits new low

New data from the ONS have revealed a startling drop in employment numbers across the retail sector as the BRC warns of a 'jobless generation' for the UK.
A man stands leaning on a pitchfork in the middle of a green field for the Albert Barlett Royal Jersey Potatoes campaign.

A Royal focus in new Albert Bartlett potato campaign

Potato products producer Albert Bartlett has kicked off a new £3million ad campaign to celebrate the start of the Jersey Royal Potato season.
Advert for Swizzels Marvellous Mallows countline product with a pink and purple background with stars with a yellow bubble with the word New inside it.

Swizzels has a Marvellous new Mallow launch

Swizzels has marked its first new expansion in its Marvellous Mallows range with its new Countlines product, the first new launch since 2022.