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Brewers slam DRS

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SWA welcomes grants but warns more is needed

The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed additional Covid-19 grant support from the Scottish Government, but warned it does not go far enough
Pack shots of Häagen-Dazs Stickbars including Cookies & Cream, Salted Caramel, Macadamia Nut Brittle, Peach & Raspberry and Mango & Passionfruit variant.

Häagen-Dazs brings indulgence on the go with new Stickbars

Ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is set to bring indulgence on-the-go with its new range of Stickbars, featuring fan favourite flavours.
Pack shots of Naked Ultimate Ramen Japanese Style Miso & Chilli and Malaysian Style Chicken Laksa.

Naked builds on demand with Ramen pots

Natural snacks brand Naked is set to grab a bite out of the demand for Asian flavours with the launch of its two new Ultimate Ramen pots.
A bottle of Aperol Spritz RTD sits in the middle of a table, with two balloon glasses filled with the cocktail to the bottle's right and a four pack of bottles to the single bottle's left.

Aperol Spritz comes to the RTD market

Italian bitter brand Aperol is set to make cocktail nights all the more convenient this summer with the roll out of its new Aperol Spritz Ready to Serve bottles.
Cans of Sly Dog Rum Spiced 'n' Stormy cans against a black background.

Sly Dog Rum expands RTD market with Dark ‘n’ Stormy cans

Spiced rum brand Sly Dog Rum has rolled out a new addition to the RTD market this autumn with its new Spiced 'n' Stormy cans.

Is #candysalad the next TikTok trend?

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks reckons the new TikTok social media trend #candysalads is a prime one for c-store retailers to make the most out of.
Pack shots of LU Le Petit Chocolat Noir.

LU expands biscuits range with Chocolat Noir

French premium biscuit brand LU has introduced a new dark chocolate variant to the range with the new LU Le Petit Chocolat Noir packs.
Exterior image of a forecourt site with multiple fuel pumps.

Westmorland Group choose Forecourt Eye for forecourts

Forecourt Eye has announced its new partnership with the Westmorland Group to provide its digital debt recovery services across the group's locations.
The National Lottery Wave Terminal stands on a desk with an information card to its right and a ticket printer to its left.

Allwyn showcases new National Lottery terminal at NCS

The National Lottery operator Allwyn allowed retailers the chance to get hands-on experience with its new state-of-the-art Wave terminals at the NCS.
Pack shots of Baileys Mint Chocolate Easter Egg.

Baileys offers a Mint of a new Easter egg

Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has expanded on its Baileys Chocolate range for Easter with the launch of the Baileys Mint Chocolate Easter Egg.

Starbucks extends no added sugar fraps

Arla is out to grow the demand for balanced Frappuccino variants with the launch of its Starbucks Frappuccino Caramel No Added Sugar drink.
A bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label is next to two cocktail serves set against an orange and yellow background.

Diageo celebrates a Royal Five

Spirits company Diageo has received five Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles III across a range of its wine and spirits brands.
The new Coca-Cola Lime is available in a number of formats for both Original Taste and Zero Sugar variants.

Coca-Cola introduces new lime flavour

Coca-Cola is launching a zesty lime-flavoured variant for both its Original Taste and Zero Sugar ranges, with the soft drinks giant saying it will boost sales for retailers.