Baileys introduces Nut Mix duo
Irish chocolatiers Lir Chocolates has expanded on its Baileys Chocolates range in time for the festive season with two new Nut Mix variants.
Vaping tax confirmed for 2026
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a tax on vaping devices will be introduced in the autumn of this year in the UK Government's Spring Budget 2024.
Scotmid fundraising gives RNLI a new lifeboat
Scotmid has announced that its 12-month partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has raised £274,000, enabling the charity to fund a new Atlantic 85 lifeboat.
Health goals for Booker
Tesco has pledged to extend its commitment to healthier food to the Booker arm of its business, as well as its Central European operations.
Heineken offers advice on cider category
Cider is big business in the UK, with NIQ data showing the category was worth £1.1billion last year, as it provides an all-year-round opportunity for convenience retailers, says Heineken UK.
New Rubicon Spring is full of zest
Barr Soft Drinks aims to capture more sales from the health-conscious consumer with the launch of a zesty new flavour in the Rubicon Spring portfolio.
Co-op’s Scot push
£28m to be invested in Scotland with new stores.
SGF slams ScotGov’s approach on Circular Economy bill
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema has said ministers should have worked with businesses on the introduction of the Circular Economy Bill.
Minimum pricing will go ahead
UK Supreme Court rules in favour of Scottish Government policy
MINIMUM unit pricing will go ahead in Scotland following a ruling by the UK Supreme...
International Women’s Day – Booker Group
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
SKE unveils first ever 15,000 puff vape range
Global vape brand SKE has unveiled its first ever device with more than 10,000 puffs with its new SKE BAR 15K range of vapes.
XIX Vodka expands distribution with Red Star Brands partnership
XIX Vodka, created in collaboration with YouTube collective Sidemen, is set to expand its off-trade distribution through a new partnership with Red Star Brands.
No energy for under-16s
Age restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality .
SGF wages war over pay
The SGF has voiced its fears over rising staff wages, claiming that, in addition to the financial crisis costs, this will only push up prices for consumers.
Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics
The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.
Prepare for the packed lunch
Providing a good range of pre-packaged bread options should be a no-brainer, and definitely something to consider as kids head back to the classroom this month, reckons Hovis.
