Jenny Minto MSP, minister for public health and women's health, stands in Scottish Parliament with the Scotland flag behind her.

ScotGov publishes HFSS regulations

The Scottish Government has published its Regulations on HFSS food products and their promotions in a bid to improve consumers' lifestyles.
Allwyn Entertainment secured the National Lottery licence in 2022 from Camelot.

Allwyn takes over the National Lottery

Allwyn Entertainment officially takes over the running of the National Lottery today – and promises that retailers will be central to its plans for growth.
Eve Peters and Anand Cheema kickstarted the SGF’s new pilot in Cheema’s store Costcutter – Fresh in Falkirk.

SGF launches disposable vape recycling pilot

The SGF and Elfbar have teamed up to launch a new disposable vape recycling pilot scheme which is set to run across 20 SGF members' stores.
A pack of Kind Milk & White Chocolate Nut Bar stands in the background with a single bar of it in front of the pack.

Kind launches first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar

Nut snacking brand Kind has introduced its first Milk & White Chocolate Nut bar to offer a more indulgent bar to expand on its core portfolio.
Pack shots of Whitley Neill gin including Original London Dry and Rhubarb & Ginger bottles.

UK votes for the top gin brand

Premium gin brand Whitley Neill has been voted as the number one gin brand in the UK, according to a new survey from Sevanta Brandvue.
Packs of Yorkie Biscuit & Brownie chocolate bars lay across a grey surface, with the chocolate bars lying outside the wrapper as well.

Yorkie unveils new Biscuit & Brownie flavour

British chocolate bar brand Yorkie has unveiled a new limited edition flavour Biscuit & Brownie using cocoa that has been sourced via Nestlé's Income Accelerator programme.
A bottle of Another Hendrick's Gin sits on a golden tabletop in a glass greenhouse with greenery around it.

Hendrick’s grows core range with Another Hendrick’s gin

Girvan-based gin brand Hendrick's Gin has introduced its first permanent new addition in nearly 10 years with its new Another Hendrick's Gin launch.
A Tom Cruise lookalike takes a selfie with people in a London park whilst holding a packet of Quorn Cocktail Sausages.

Quorn calls in Tom Cruise lookalike to roll out campaign

Meat-free foods brand Quorn is set to kick off a new TV campaign this summer but has recruited in some extra help from a Tom Cruise lookalike.
Pack shots of Old Pulteney 12 Years Old and Old Pulteney Harbour.

Bring Scotland’s northern costs to shoppers with Old Pulteney whisky

Wick-based whisky brand Old Pulteney has encouraged consumers to discover its core collection with its 12 Year Old and Harbour drams.
Illustration of the new Mrs Hinch's Cosy Season range of cleaning product from Procter & Gamble.

Last chance for the Mrs Hinch Cosy Season P&G range

Consumers have been urged to stock up on the P&G Mrs Hinch Cosy Season range while stock lasts as the limited edition autumn scent comes to an end.

Market News | Mr Kipling, Pepsi, Limoncello Di Capri, Hovis

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Four children are lined up against a police wall with purple walls as they are covered in mess as though they have been caught by their parents. Each holds a board with their name on it, on the wall behind them is the Petits Filous logo and the text 'The Little Rascals'.

Petits Filous kicks off campaign to highlight healthy yoghurts

Dairy products firm Yoplait has kicked off a new campaign for its Petits Filous yoghurt brand to drive up awareness of its health benefits with parents.
The Equi's rollout to Scotmid stores includes its new Strawberry Cheesecake flavour.

Market news | Equi’s, Kepak, Hobgoblin, Inch’s

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales, featuring Equi's, Kepak, Hobgoblin and Inch's.

Scotland’s top brands: 31-40

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 brands 31-40.
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Headshot of David Lonsdale director of the SRC.

Business rates freeze urged by SRC

Scottish retailers could face a £43million tax hike after the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics – and the Scottish Retail Consortium is now calling for a business rates freeze.