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Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Headshot of Shona Robison, finance secretary for Scotland, against a grey background.

USDAW and SRC band together to demand rates relief

USDAW and the SRC have banded together to fight for a meaningful discount to Scottish business rates to be announced in the upcoming Scottish Budget.
A billboard at a train station with the Smint summer campaign 2025 on it. The tagline reads 'Reset and Refresh'.

Perfetti Van Melle freshens up sales with Mentos and Smint campaigns

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has kicked off some fresh marketing for its Smint and Mentos brand to drive up sales across the summer months.
Bottles of The Scottish Bee Company Honey Drizzles lie across a marble countertop with raspberry plants and blackberry plants around the bottles.

Scottish Bee Company unveils its new look for 2025

Independent honey products producer The Scottish Bee Company has unveiled its new look for 2025 as it ramps up its ambitious growth plans.
Pack shots of Cadbury Dairy Milk tablet bars with the Win A Day To Remember on-pack promotion on them.

Win a new TV with Cadbury

Mondelēz International has kicked off a retailer-exclusive competition as part of its Cadbury Dairy Milk Win a Day to Remember prize giveaway.

RYO tobacco duty rise

Jeremy Hunt has revealed a 12% increase on hand-rolling tobacco options in the UK Government's most recent Autumn Statement.
Promotional image for Swizzels' Veganuary campaign 'All These, All Vegan, All Year' featuring pack shots of Swizzels products.

Swizzels set to meet the Veganuary demand

Swizzels has said it has ramped up the production of its vegan range of sweets, in order to meet a rising demand for vegan options during Veganuary.

Thompson returns with Eddy’s brand

MORNING Noon and Night co-founder Stephen Thompson has launched a new convenience retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores. Eddy’s Food Station...
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally mascot Maddie stands outside of Nisa Local store during a store opening event.

Nisa donates over £1million through its charity

Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally managed to raise over £1million during 2024, cementing the fascia as a cornerstone of community support.
Pack shots of Häagen-Dazs ice cream including Red Velvet Cheesecake and Mint Chocolate variants.

Häagen-Dazs unveils Christmas ice cream editions

Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has unveiled two new variants for its Limited Edition Festive Collection with Red Velvet Cheesecake and Mint Chocolate.
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney stands talking to two men at the Highland Spring Group's Blackford site in Perthshire.

First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.
Buxton water production line

Sustainability for the 2020s

With plastic pollution high on the consumer agenda, bottled water brands take action
A carton of TrueStart Espresso Coffee Concentrate stands in the middle of multiple different serves using the coffee against a yellow background.

TrueStart launches Espresso Coffee Concentrate

Coffee brand TrueStart has introduced its new Espresso Coffee Concentrate pack to Asda stores, offering a more café-quality serve to shoppers.

Disposable vape ban dismay

Industry members have weighed in on the Government's announcement to ban disposable vapes across the whole of the UK due to rising concerns over youth vaping.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

SGF slams snub on vape ban

The SGF has slammed governments across the UK as being undemocratic after it was found that responses to its vape ban consultation had not been considered.
Pack shots of Ben & Jerry's Sundae Brookies & Cream and Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Bohemian Raspberry with branding from the band Queen on the lid.

Ben & Jerry’s launches a Rhapsody of flavour options

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has announced the return of its Bohemian Raspberry flavour in partnership with UK rock band Queen, alongside a new Sundae option.