Grocery Aid staff charity auction

GroceryAid aims to grow charity in 2023

Organisers for GroceryAid have set out ambitious plans to grow the charity’s presence in Scotland during 2023.
Gordon Allan holds a tray of steak pies with trays stacked up behind him.

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.
Republic Technologies UK is launching into the nicotine pouches market with its new ZIG range consisting of six flavours and three strengths.

Republic Technologies launches ZIG nicotine pouches

Republic Technologies UK is launching into the nicotine pouches market with its new ZIG range consisting of six flavours and three strengths.

Taylors Snacks fits crisps to the month

Taylors Snacks aims to build up excitement with consumers throughout the month of January through its range of crisps options.
Pack shots of Opal Fruits sharing bags.

Opal Fruits back in stores for a limited time

Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has brought back Opal Fruits for a limited time as the firm aims to drive sales with some 90s nostalgia.
Multipacks remain a strong addition to the cider section across convenience, says Kopparberg.

Kopparberg pushes multipacks for convenience

Swedish cider firm Kopparberg reckons it’s a no-brainer then that a strong range of cider options – especially multipacks – should be the order of the day as retailers look to prepare ahead for the incoming sun.
The left image has a bottle of Luxardo Aperitivo stands next to The Pink Aperitivo serve with oranges, herbs and nuts around the glass. The image on the right has a bottle of Luxardo Limoncello with a Luxardo Limoncello Spritz serve next to it on with a blue and white tea towel next to the glass on the table.

Spritz of refreshment from Luxardo

Italian drinks brand Luxardo is set to help consumers enjoy some simple cocktail serves this summer with two drinks for its Limoncello and Aperitivo spirits.

Scotland’s top brands: 7. Mackie’s of Scotland

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand number seven.

Filshill rises to the challenge of snowstorm

Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has commended the efforts of its staff in the delivery chain during the recent spell of winter weather conditions across Scotland.

Bobby’s Mega Sour Spray Can shake up sweets

Bobby's new Mega Sour Spray Can is set to shake up the sweets aisle with a unique two-in-one flavour offer that capitalises on trending consumer flavours.
Jackie McCreery, co-founder & director at Yester Farm Dairies.

Retail Game Changers: Yester Farm Dairies

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.

Coke backs DRS

Soft drinks giant signals change of position over potential bottle deposit scheme for Scotland COCA-COLA has come out in favour of a proposed Deposit Return...

Bacardi makes cocktails simple

Bacardi brings the Eristoff vodka brand to the RTD market for the first time with the launch of two new fruit flavoured drinks in cans in time for Christmas.
A can is being processed inside a reverse vending machine.

Unitas launches DRS support tool for retailers

Wholesale group Unitas Wholesale has rolled out its new DRS support tool to help retailers prepare for the incoming scheme.

Industry leaders united in sorrow and admiration

Industry leaders from across Scotland’s retail sector have expressed their sadness at the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, while praising her service to the nation.
A bottle of Hatozaki Whisky Triple Cask Reserve is balanced on a wooden cask with wooden casks behind this.

Hatozaki Japanese whisky launches Triple Cask Reserve dram

Japanese whisky brand Hatozaki Whisky has expanded on its core range of expressions with its new Triple Cask Reserve featuring a unique finishing technique.