Academics call for warnings
But retail and industry groups slam professors’ call for blanket drinks curbs
HEALTH warnings on beer cans and wine bottles could be on the cards...
Rates reform study begins
THE man who is heading up the examination of Scotland’s commercial rates system has named the members of his team and has asked businesses...
Takis rocks the dragon in a new flavour
Social media sensation Takis has launched a spicy new variant exclusive to Aldi stores as it brings its Dragon Sweet Chill flavour to the UK for the first time.
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.
VARS Technology awarded DVLA access to combat drive-offs
VARS Technology has received special accreditation that will allow it to perform digital requests to the DVLA records to aid in the recovery of fuel costs following drive offs.
Parliament signs off on DRS
DRS has been given the green light by the Scottish Parliament, paving the way for the launch of deposit return in July 2022.
MSPs signed...
Cointreau launches two RTD Margarita cans
French orange liqueur brand Cointreau has unveiled two new additions to its RTD cocktails line up with an Original Margarita and Passionfruit Margarita.
Part-time retail jobs under threat
New UK taxes and regulations will put 13,000 part-time shopworker jobs in Scotland at risk over the next three years, the Scottish Retail Consortium is warning.
Beer brand flies back
LAGER brand Kestrel, which appeared on shelves and in bars across the UK in the 1980s and 90s relaunched last month with a full...
Edinburgh Gin with Izzard on the Fringe
Edinburgh Gin has launched the latest limited edition gin in its Edinburgh Gin Presents initiative with comedian Suzy Eddie Izzard.
Time ‘is not right’ for single-use cup charge
Convenience chiefs say now is not the right time economically to introduce a 25p charge on all single-use drink cups. They hit out after the Scottish Government announced it was opening a new public consultation on the proposal.
Kellogg’s Football Camps kick off for 2025
Children are in with the chance to win a free place at Kellogg's Football Camps once again as the initiative returns for its second year.
Love Drinks launches Karisimbi trio ahead of National Rum Day
Love Drinks has added another ethical feather to its cap with the addition of Karisimbi Rum to its range, with sales supporting endangered mountain gorillas.
Scottish Labour pledges support for convenience
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for fresh leadership to support the economy ahead of his talk at the SGF annual conference.
Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock
Ian Macleod Distillers brand Edinburgh Gin has been highlighting the importance of keeping a selection of festive stock before December to target early gift shoppers.
Macallan acquires Malcolm Allan and Macsween
Gordon Allan, director of Malcolm Allan, has announced his plans to retire as management of the business is acquired by Macallan Food Group.
