Mixed reviews for minimum pricing

One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
A glass with ice cream and a bar of Flower & White inside it stands behind a pack of Flower & White Salted Caramel Meringue Bar.

Finsbury acquires Flower & White snacks

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has acquired Flower & White in a bid to strengthen its position across the healthier alternatives market.

Golden Wonder unveils a Mega sales opportunity

Tayto has launched two new Mega additions to the Golden Wonder £1 PMP line up in a bid to further drive sales of the format across convenience stores.
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ScotGov backtracks on HFSS meal deal ban

The Scottish Government has backtracked on its controversial plan to ban meal deals in its proposals for restrictions on the promotion of food and...
Glass cabinet of vaping products lined up against a store wall.

Imperial Brands urges Government to prevent disposal of refillable vapes

Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has called on the UK Government to strengthen guidance on vapes to discourage consumers from disposing refillable vape devices.
A bottle and can stand against a grey background with the Exchange for Change logo in the bottom left corner.

UK DMO becomes Exchange for Change in new move for DRS

DRS administrator UK DMO has changed its name to Exchange for Change and unveiled new packaging details as the next step is taken towards DRS.
Pack shots of Cadbury Top Deck chocolate bars.

Cadbury Top Deck is back on shelves

Carrying on its 200th anniversary celebrations, Cadbury has relaunched its Top Deck variant, which first hit store shelves in 1993.
Staropramen 12x330ml bottle multipacks feature Paramount+ illustrations for maximum visibility on shelves.

Staropramen’s blockbuster Paramount+ promotion

Drinks giant Molson Coors Beverage Company has teamed up with streaming service Paramount+ for a Staropramen on-pack promotion that aims to create “the perfect night in” for consumers.
HRH Princess Anne stands in the Mackie's of Scotland factory with members of the Mackie's team.

Princess Royal tours Mackie’s of Scotland facilities

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited Mackie's of Scotland's production plant, touring the firm's sustainable production facility.

Health policy to hit food to go

Paper from FSS puts food to go in the spotlight with proposed restrictions
The Just Dae It campaign will once again raise funds through various Kiltwalks.

Scots GroceryAid team hit fundraising milestone

The GroceryAid Scotland branch has broken through the £100,000 fundraising barrier in a year for the first time – and the volunteers have ambitious plans for 2024.
Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Be bold, here come the Pilgrims!

Pilgrims Choice is challenging consumers to look beyond bland, boring food to embrace a life (and cheese!) full of flavour with a fun, new brand marketing campaign.

BrewDog cracks open a Cold Beer

Scottish craft beer brand BrewDog aims to offer consumers a more 'sessionable' beer option with the launch of its lower-ABV Cold Beer lager.
The Angelic Safetylicious Banana & Chocolate Oat Squares.

Lunchbox treats from Angelic and Maryland for school kids

Scottish Grocer highlights two brands - Angelic and Maryland - whose sweet treats will be ideal for children's lunchboxes as they return to school.
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New rules for self isolation

COVID self-isolation rules will change in Scotland from midnight tonight (5 January). Under current rules, those testing positive for Covid must self isolate for 10...
McVitie's Christmas range for 2024 including pack shots of Milk Chocolate Digestives Gingerbread, Chocolate HobNobs, White Chocolate Digestives, Jaffa Cakes Yard Box, Santa Snacks and Jaffa Tree.

McVitie’s rolls out the biscuit range for Christmas

Pladis UK has unveiled its sweet selection for the Christmas season, complete with a new flavour variant for Digestives alongside some returning favourites.