SWA keeps producers on the right road

The Scottish Wholesale Association has launched a new online portal to help point producers to relevant wholesalers to help them find new routes to market.
Campaign image for the Association of Convenience Store's Decline'09 campaign.

ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban

The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.
The Golden Wonder brand is expanding its £1 PMP range.

Golden Wonder grows its £1 PMP range

The Tayto Group reckons it will help build profits across the snacking aisle in the new year with the launches in its Golden Wonder £1 PMP range.
Lauren Rafferty, commercial development coordinator at Scotmid, Rodney Graham, managing director at Nudie Snacks and Steve Addison, local sourcing manager at Scotmid, all stand at a table for the Scottish Favourites competition with packs of Nudie Snacks sweet potato crisps.

Nudie Snacks crisps range hits Scotmid shelves

Innovative snacks brand Nudie Snacks has rolled out a trio of its flavours across Scotmid stores following the brand's win at the Scottish Favourites competition.
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Celebrate saint with a range of options

Occasions encourage consumers to pick up on products that fit the day, spelling good news for all Irish products on St Patrick’s Day.
Lorna Slater

Spotlight on DRS insights

Deposit Return Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has hosted a conference as Scotland prepares to introduce the scheme.
Pack shots of Fisherman's Friend lozenges including Original, Honey & Lemon Sugar Free and Blackcurrant Sugar Free.

Fisherman’s Friend fights back hay fever

Throat pain relief lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend is out to drive up volume sales for the incoming hay fever season with its new marketing campaign.
Pack shots of Unconform Cold Brew coffee including Salted Caramel Latte, Flat White and Mocha.

Unconform brings a trio of cold brew coffees to cans

Canned coffee brand Unconform is set to disrupt the iced coffee sector with a trio of new vegan Cold Brew variants with added health benefits.
Pack shots of Pot Noodle Block Packs including Chicken & Mushroom, Original Curry and Bombay Bad Boy flavours.

Pot Noodle unveils new Block Noodle pack format

Quick meals brand Pot Noodle is set to tap into the demand for more convenient evening meal opportunities with its new Noodle Blocks format.
A Day-Today store floor with the counter area, product bins close to the checkout and a staff member behind the till.

Inflation trickles down on consumer goods

Overall inflation remains consistent while some consumer goods continue to trickle down as the ONS reveals its latest data on inflation rates.
A Costa Coffee Express machine is next to an image of Gillian Martin, acting net zero secretary.

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.
Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new scratchcard game along with a retailer competition to celebrate.

Allwyn launches ‘Set For 5 Years’ scratchcard

Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new annuity-style scratchcard game, called Set For 5 Years, along with a retailer competition to celebrate.
The Healthy Living Programme team celebrates the 20th anniversary at the Scottish Grocers' Federation conference.

Healthy Living Programme boss reveals ambitions

The director of the Healthy Living Programme has spoken about her vision for the future as the scheme celebrated its 20th anniversary.
A can of Funkin Cocktails Sour Apple Martini stands next to a martini glass with the drink inside it and a slice of green apple garnished on the glass. This is shot against a green background.

Funkin Cocktails unveils Sour Apple Martini cans

Canned cocktails brand Funkin Cocktails has expanded on its nitro drinks range with a fruit-filled option in its new Sour Apple Martini serve.
Pack shots of The Protein Ball Co Stuffed range consisting of Hazelnut & Chocolate, Matcha & Vanilla and Pistachio & Chocolate.

Protein Ball Co rolls out new Stuffed range

Protein snacks innovator The Protein Ball Co. has unveiled its new range of snacks with the Stuffed range with the aim to offer a point of difference in the category.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF highlights true cost of Budget hikes in new study

The SGF has highlighted the true cost of employment to convenience store employers following new rises to wages and National Insurance coming into force on 1 April.