Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Fed, Jisp and Scotland Food & Drink.

Free Skwishee Day returns

Free Skwishee Day is set to return for this year once again as the frozen fizzy drink firm has announced its new date of Saturday 25 May.
Exterior of the Scottish Parliament building

Support call ahead of Scottish Budget

Industry leaders of Scotland’s retail sector have called on the Scottish Government to freeze business rates ahead of the winter budget.

Planting some pastry options

Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.
Pack shot of Weymss Malts Velvet Fig 12 Years Old bottle with the outer case behind the bottle.

Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...

Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.
Pack shots of Popworks snacks including Sweet & Salty and Sweet BBQ with an on-pack promotion for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Popworks unveils Bridget Jones packs for new film

Snacks brand Popworks has rolled out its first ever on-pack promotion in partnership with upcoming rom-com film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

ScotGov outlines loss of profits from vape ban

The Scottish Government has outlined the collective loss of profit that the incoming disposable vape ban will have on Scotland's retailers.
Mentos Pure Fresh Gum Strawberry tub and duo pack are standing on a red platform with cut up strawberries around them with a pink background.

Mentos Gum rolls out a new Strawberry flavour to appeal to shoppers

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has rolled out a new Strawberry flavour to its Mentos Pure Fresh Gum range to appeal to young shoppers.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife have won Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards for two years running.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Exterior image of Scotmid Burghead.

Scotmid moves into former Burghead church building

Retail chain Scotmid has unveiled its new and expanded Newburgh store having taken over a former parish church building in the community.
Pack shot of Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Double Cask bottle with the outer pack behind the bottle.

Tomatin whisky opens up its portfolio with new Double Cask

Highland single malt whisky brand Tomatin has unveiled its new dram designed for general retail with the launch of Double Cask.
Food sales suffered in March compared to the same month last year. The figures are distorted by the timing of Easter (March last year, April this year) but still point to an underlining decline in sales across Scotland.

Chill goes on as deals hit prices

Late Easter distorts sales figures but first three months show Scotland well behind UK performance MARCH was a poor month for food retailers across Scotland,...
Butchery counter with a range of meat products lined up.

Inflation refuses to budge

The annual rate of inflation has refused to budge below 4% for the third month in a row as meat products costs push up overall prices.
A pack shot of Reese's Peanut Butter White bar against an orange background.

Spar secures exclusive Reese’s White Peanut Butter bar

Spar UK has secured a new exclusivity deal with The Hershey Company and Euro Food Brands for the new Reese's Peanut Butter White Bar.
Pack shots of Taylors Snacks crisps including Chilli Kick, Mature Cheddar & Onion as well as Flame Grilled Aberdeen Angus.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Taylors Snacks

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Pack shots of Hungry Boar Sticklers, from left to right Pork Sticklers, Chicken Sticklers, Flamin' Piri Piri Sticklers and Loaded Cheese Sticklers.

Hungry Boar expands Booker meat snacks range

Premium world foods firm Golden Acre Foods has launched four variants of its new Hungry Boar premium meat snacks range into Booker depots.
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