Pack shots of a Moana Celebration Cake, Mary Berry Toffee Coffee Cake, Gordon's Gin Sicilian Lemon Layer Cake as well as a lifestyle image of Thorton's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bites.

Finsbury bakes for celebrations

Finsbury Good Group has consumers sorted for any party this year as the firm is set to roll out a new assortment of celebration cakes.

Promotions ban plan is pulled

THE Scottish Government has put controversial plans to restrict in-store promotions on ice. Foods deemed high in fat, salt and sugar were in line for...
A bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin sits on grass with a rock formation in the background.

Eden Mill tees off on new Golf Gin

Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has revamped its Golf Gin product with its ingredients now sourced from the Old Course in St Andrews.

Stimulate sales with energy drink variations

Soft drinks firms set out the key trends that retailers should keep note of to help bring in an extra boost for their energy drinks sections in stores.
Shona Robison, cabinet secretary for finance and local government, stands in Scottish Parliament in front of the Scotland flag.

Scotland business rates frozen for another year

ScotGov has announced a freeze to business rates for another year, as retailers continue to face constant challenges to trading in the retail sector.
Multiple award-winning Scottish convenience retailer Saleem Sadiq at his Spar Renfrew store.

Double celebration for Spar Scotland retailer Saleem Sadiq

Multiple award-winning Scottish convenience retailer Saleem Sadiq is celebrating two major anniversaries with the Spar symbol group.
Pack shots of Tango Editions Limited Edition Strawberry Smash including 330ml cans and 2 litre bottles.

Tango unveils new Strawberry Editions flavour

Fruity soft drinks brand Tango has unveiled the new flavour in its Edition series of limited edition drinks with the new Strawberry Smash variant.
David Lonsdale, director, Scottish Retail Consortium.

Gales and promos see festive slowdown

WILD weather and price-cutting promotions may have contributed towards a disappointing Christmas month for Scotland’s shops, according to the latest Scottish Retail Consortium/KPMG Scottish...
A promotional image for Monster Energy's Win a Mega UFC Experience campaign featuring professional UFC fighters as well as a QR Code to enter the competition.

Monster unveils new UFC Experience promotion

Monster Energy is letting consumers in on the action with its new promotion with UFC, offering two ringside tickets to an upcoming match.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban

The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.
Gary McLean, Scotland's national chef, stands in a kitchen with a pizza in each hand with the pepperoni on the pizzas spelling out 90,000.

Galloway supports FareShare with grate project

Galloway Cheddar has worked alongside FareShare to help tackle food insecurity and loneliness with help from Scotland's national chef Gary Maclean.
Andrew Gwynne, under-secretary for public health and prevention.

Ad ban on junk food set for 2025

The UK Government has reconfirmed plans to introduce new regulations for HFSS products, including a ban on daytime TV and a ban on paid-for online ads. 
Image of the new promotion between Sprite and Pringles Hot!

Sprite partners with Pringles in a Hot new promotion

CCEP has unveiled its latest team up with the Kellanova snacks brand Pringles Hot! and Sprite in new POS materials rolling out to convenience stores.
Retailers can appeal to youth gifting missions with a strong range of TV-licensed confectionery.

Confectionery gifting options for youngsters

Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.
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.

Long drinks in Olympics sales surge

HOT weather and the Olympics in Rio combined to boost demand for alcohol, according to researcher Nielsen. Beer and cider were the big winners, with...