A can, a bottle and a pint glass of Skinny Brands lager stand against a yellow background.

Global Brands acquires Skinny Brands low-calorie beer

Drinks giant Global Brands has acquired the Skinny Brands off-trade range as the firm continues to reaffirm its commitment to invest in varied off-trade options.
Pack shots of Doritos Gingerbread, Walkers Emmental Cheese, Walkers Beef Wellington and Walkers Sensations Honey Glazed Ham are all against a Christmas tree background design.

Walkers’ Christmas flavours roll out with Doritos Gingerbread

PepsiCo has unveiled its festive line-up for Christmas 2025, complete with a sweet touch for the Doritos brand with the new Doritos Gingerbread flavour.
A promotional image for the XIX Vodka brand with a cocktail serve in a XIX branded glass with a bottle of the vodka behind the glass.

XIX Vodka expands distribution with Red Star Brands partnership

XIX Vodka, created in collaboration with YouTube collective Sidemen, is set to expand its off-trade distribution through a new partnership with Red Star Brands.
Retailers can scratch up some extra sales with key link-up offers across snacking, says Tayto.

Mr Porky can deliver a protein fix

Pork snacks can suit a number of shopper missions – from consumers wanting to bring a taste of the pub to their home to gym goers seeking a protein boost, reckons Tayto.
Promotional image for The Single Cask bottling of Teaninich Distillery Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Years Old with a blown up image of the label on the bottle to the right.

The Single Cask bottles up support for the industry

Independent bottling firm The Single Cask has pledged its support to the industry with all proceeds from its new launch going to The Drinks Trust.

Majid takes charge

BELLSHILL retailer Abdul Majid, became the latest president of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation last month. He was officially installed at a special ceremony held at...
National lottery retailers have been thanked for their responses to Allwyn's Operation Guardian mystery shopper and training programme.

Convenience in brief | Allwyn, FDF Scotland, Christie & Co

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Allwyn, FDF Scotland and Christie & Co.
Variety is key to driving up sales in tobacco accessories, claims Republic Technologies UK.

Ways to cater to roll-you-own shoppers

As consumer demand for factory-made cigarette options continues to dwindle across Scotland, Republic Technologies explains how retailers can take advantage of the roll-your-own sector’s growth.
Pack shots of Walker's Shortbread Mini Eggs.

Walker’s rolls out Shortbread Mini Eggs for Easter

Walker's Shortbread has embraced the novelty of the Easter season with the roll out of its new Mini Shortbread Eggs packs to the retail channel.
Bottles of Delamere Swizzels flavoured milks stand against different coloured background with the Swizzels sweets in front of the bottles.

Delamere shakes up the market with Swizzels flavours

Flavoured milk brand Delamere has partnered with British confectioner Swizzels to launch a trio of new drinks inspired by its classic sweets.
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.

SWA sets out next steps on net-zero goal

The next steps towards the net-zero goal across the haulage industry in Scotland has been set out by the Scottish Wholesale Association in a new report.
The Scottish Grocers' Federation Mini Summit panel discussed the problems caused by illegal traders.

Call to crack down on illicit traders

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has urged First Minister John Swinney to follow Westminster plans to close down illicit stores for up to a year and it wants a special taskforce to tackle the problem.

Winners Gallery – Grocer Awards 2016

Industry Achievement Award The Industry Achievement Award presented by Loch Lomond Group owner Colin Matthews and Scottish Grocer Managing Editor Patrick Duffy Saleem Sadiq, Managing Director,...
Bryce Cunningham, founder of Mossgiel Farm, stands in a field with cows behind him with a pack shot of a Mossgiel Dairy Farm Chocolate Milk bottle.

Mossgiel Farm launches zero-waste Chocolate Milk

Scottish dairy farm Mossgiel Farm has launched a new all-natural chocolate milk variant with its Mossgiel Brown Cow Milk, using a unique waste-free method.
Aerial image of the Eden Mill distillery in St Andrews.

Eden Mill opens new distillery and visitor centre in St Andrews

Whisky and gin manufacturer Eden Mill has cut the ribbon on its new landmark distillery and visitor centre in its home of St Andrews.