Scandinavian Tobacco Group's XQS brand was created in Sweden, the home of nicotine pouches.

STG launches XQS nicotine pouches

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is launching into the UK nicotine pouch market with its XQS brand, which it says offers innovative flavours at a competitive price.
Pack shots of Pepsi Treats Strawberries 'N' Cream and Cream Soda.

Pepsi unveils new indulgent cola flavours

Pepsi has brought an extra level of indulgence to the cola sector with the zero sugar Pepsi Treats range, building on the brand's flavour innovations.
Chancellor George Osborne

Minimum wage could jump 11%

SUBSTANTIAL increases in the rate of the national minimum wage over the next two years look likely after chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne...
L-R Joe Harris, Lonkero and Paige Gibbons, Lonkero both stand in front of the In-Drinks logo holding cans of Lonkero.

In-Drinks kicks off Catalyst competition

Business accelerator competition In-Drinks Catalyst has opened up entries as the trade show seeks to find the UK's best new drinks business once again.
Members of the Mills Milk team stand in a field with branded vans behind them and a hill in the distance.

Mills Milk targets further expansion after £24m turnover result

Family-run dairy business Mills Milk recorded a turnover of £24million in 2025 as the Scottish firm now sets its sights on further growth opportunities.
Pack shot of Fit Foods Lasagne Mac & Cheese.

Fit Foods launches Lasagne Mac & Cheese ready meal

Ready meals brand Fit Foods has unveiled a new indulgent meal solution with its new Lasagne Mac & Cheese packs, which the firm said is a UK-first.

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 8, 9 & 10

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 8-10.
Product shots of Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce bottles.

Nando’s brings a Peri twist to Ketchup

Restaurant chain Nando's has expanded on its retail condiment sauce offer with the launch of its new Nando's PERi-Ketchup sauce.
Warburtons Gluten Free White Rolls are a must-stock for smaller stores, says the brand.

Quality counts in gluten-free category

With a wide range of consumers buying gluten-free products, Warburtons is urging retailers to stock quality bakery options to drive up sales.
Still image from Nestle Lindahls TV campaign showing an animated man running with a dog in his arm and a Nestle Lindahls Protein Drink in his other hand.

Nestlé Lindahls unveils new TV campaign

Make a 'Good Move' with high protein dairy brand HIGH protein dairy brand Nestlé Lindahls has unveiled its new marketing campaign to drive up awareness...
The Fed's national president, Mo Razzaq.

Retailers warn of job cuts from Budget increases

The Fed has warned of potential job losses across independent retail stores across the UK due to the double whammy rise in minimum wage and NI contributions.

The summer slush fund

Much of Scotland was hit by an early season heat wave. What was the in-store effect? LAST month’s heatwave boosted demand for summer food...
Pack shots of Mentos Feeling Berry Good three-pack and five-pack.

Mentos rolls out multipacks for Feeling Berry Good

Confectionery brand Mentos has rolled out new multipack formats for its Feeling Berry Good flavour variant in a bid to tap into more take-home missions.
Images of Gordon Moon, head of engineering, and Jessica Richmond, group head of HR, at McGhee's.

McGhee’s mixes Gen Z duo into senior roles

Scottish bakery firm McGhee's has cemented its investment into the next generation with two promotions of its under 30s staff into leadership positions.
Pack of Milkybar Rowntree Jelly & Ice Cream sweets sits on a wooden table with the sweets around the packet.

Nestlé combines Milkybar and Rowntree’s in new confectionery

Nestlé Confectionery has rolled out a new dessert inspired flavour combination with its new Milkybar Rowntree's Jelly & Ice Cream sharing bag of sweets.
Promotional image of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Oreo flavoured drinks.

Coca-Cola and Oreo team up in new limited drink

Coca-Cola and Mondelēz International brand Oreo has announced a new partnership to mark the besties in life with the new Coca-Cola Oreo Zero Sugar drink.