Guests gather in the ballroom at the Hilton Glasgow for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 review

The Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.
A plane flies in the sky with pack shots of Yazoo Strawberry £1.29 PMP 400ml bottle as well as Yazoo Thick N' Creamy Chocolate bottle as part of a new in-depot competition for the brand.

Yazoo offers retailers the chance to jet off on holiday

Flavoured milk drinks brand Yazoo is offering five lucky retailers the chance to jet off on holiday in its new in-depot promotion for its PMP range.
Rollover Hot Dog with branding on the top of it featuring Superman (2025) offering consumers the chance to win a trip to Paris.

Rollover Hot Dogs teams up with Superman ahead of new movie

Food-to-go brand Rollover has teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures ahead of the new Superman movie with. anew on-pack promotion.
Pack shots of Leerdammer Original Spreadable cheese.

Leerdammer launches first spreadable cheese

Dairy firm Lactalis UK & Ireland has announced the launch of its new Leerdammer Original Spreadable format, aiming to highlight the versatility of the brand.
Pack shots of Fish4Ever Cornish Sardines in Spring Water.

Fish4Ever expands line up with sustainable sardines

Artisan tinned fish brand Fish4Ever has expanded on its portfolio of natural fish options with its new range of Cornish Sardines.

Christian Drouin gets Experimental with Scotland

Calvados producer Christian Drouin has helped to keep the spirit of the Auld Alliance alive with its new release in the Experimental series, Arran Angels.
Pack shots of Sour Patch Kids Strawberry.

Sour Patch Kids sweetens the deal in new Strawberry flavour

Mondelēz International has strengthened its line-up for the Sour Patch Kids brand with the introduction of a new Strawberry variant.
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Scotland’s Top Brands: 40-50

Spotlight on the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022 from 40-50.
Pack shot of Made for Drinks Mr Trotter's Pork Scratching Flavoured Potato Crisps.

Made for Drink unveils Pork Scratching Crisps

Bar snacks-style brand Made for Drink has unveiled a new collaboration with pork scratchings brand Mr Trotter's for its new Pork Scratching Crisps.
SKE's Crystal 4-in-1 vape device is offered with 16 flavours and an RRP of £12.99.

SKE says vape solution is Crystal-clear

Vape brand SKE has launched a reusable, multiple-pod system after the government announced a forthcoming ban on disposables.
A bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin stands on a wooden table with greenery and water in the background.

Eden Mill extends partnership with Genesis Scottish Open as Official Gin

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced a two-year extension to its deal with the Genesis Scottish Open as the 'Official Gin' of the golf tournament.
Packshots of The Protein Ball Co range with black, green, orange and purple colours in the background. The brand's tagline 'Ballsy by Nature' sits underneath the packshots.

The Protein Ball Co sets out new marketing stint

Protein-rich snacking brand The Protein Ball Co. has unveiled a new brand positioning following on from some major expansions across the UK and America.

Scotland’s only Budgens stores to close

SCOTLAND’S only Budgens stores are set to close, putting a number a jobs at risk. The former Co-op stores in Prestwick and Paisley were sold...

Will you have to tell shoppers to cut down?

Drinks retailers and others may be expected to contribute to decreasing alcohol consumption in Scotland if a Scottish Parliament committee’s recommendation is taken up. The Local...
Pack shots of Pringles Hot Blazin' Fried Chicken.

Pringles Hot fires up with new Blazin Fried Chicken flavour

Convenience retailers will be able to fire up snacking sales this summer with the new Pringles Hot Blazin' Fried Chicken flavour on shelves.
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Budget must bring rates action

The Scottish Retail Consortium has called on government to publish a timetabled plan to “substantially reduce” business rates .