Hovis unveils Christmas packs

Bakery brand Hovis is set to inject some festive cheer this year with its new limited-edition seasonal packs as well as charity donations to FareShare.
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Industry reacts to DRS

Soft drinks firms told us their views on the Scottish Government’s DRS scheme .
United Wholesale Grocers

Investing in the future

Tom Slaven says UWG is making big improvements

Deposit return scheme is set for shake up

Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
A packet of Simon Howie Smoked Streaky Bacon stands behind a bread roll filled with cooked strips of the bacon with a Three Star Great Taste Award on the packet of bacon.

Simon Howie secures hat trick at Great Taste Awards

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has secured a Three Star rating at the Great Taste Awards for its Streaky Smoked Bacon product.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands at a lectern on a stage at the SWA 2025 Annual Conference.

Scottish Wholesale Association puts sector resilience centre stage

With one month to go, the SWA has announced further details about its upcoming Connex annual conference set to take place in Glasgow in May.

International Women’s Day – C&C Group

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
JTI and Imperial have been working with stores on menthol ban compliance.

Menthol ban is now in effect

CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban

Starbucks extends no added sugar fraps

Arla is out to grow the demand for balanced Frappuccino variants with the launch of its Starbucks Frappuccino Caramel No Added Sugar drink.
As in previous years, the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 promises to be a night to remember.

Convenience in Brief | Scottish Grocer Awards, Post Office and Spar news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about its own 2023 awards ceremony, Post Office cash stats and Spar's help for charity.
Packs of Barratt Sweet Shop sweets including Fruit Salad, Wham and Flump with colour designs behind them that match the colours of the brands.

Barratt unveils rebrand across its Sweet Shop range

Confectionery brand Barratt Sweet Shop has unveiled a rebrand across the Wham, Fruit Salad and Flumps brand, complete with new launches.
A group of politicians stand around an easel with an advert for the Food & Drink Federation Scotland on it.

Politicians urged to support food and drink ahead of election

Industry body Food and Drink Scotland has pushed for cross-party support for food and drink manufacturers across the country at a recent election hustings.
Pack shots of Juicy Drops Mallows Raspberry and Juicy Drop Mallows Cola.

Bazooka Candy rolls into the mallows category

Children's confectionery firm Bazooka Candy Brands has entered into the marshmallow category for the first time with new Juicy Drop Mallows.
Pack shot of Weymss Malts Velvet Fig 12 Years Old bottle with the outer case behind the bottle.

Wemyss Family Spirits unveils return of Velvet Fig series with a 12 Year Old...

Wemyss Family Spirits has announced the return of its much-loved Velvet Fig expression, but with a 12 Year Old age statement for 2025.
FareShare works hard to redistribute food and drink to groups across Scotland.

FareShare plea to food sector

Charity FareShare is appealing for more "food partners" as it faces massive demand for help because of the cost-of-living crisis.

Tap into tapas & wine nights with Tapabrava

Pernod Ricard is out to capitalise on the growing demand for Spanish foods by bringing Spanish wine brand Tapabravas over to the UK market.