Fox’s Burton’s sweetens the festive offer
Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons Fox's Burton's Companies, which says it's also important to stock a variety of formats.
Bring in flavours from the land of the rising sun
Convenience retailers can bring Japanese flavours to consumers in an entirely different way with the new range of spirits from The Wasabi Company.
JW Filshill reports £5m operating profit, up 18.7%
JW Filshill reports £5m operating profit, up 18.7% for 2024
Nisa launches new Heart of the Community initiative
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity has launched the eighth round of its Heart of the Community initiative – aiming to brighten the futures of children by providing funding for back-to-school uniforms and summer activities.
Celsius energy drinks debuts four new fruity flavours
Energy drinks brand Celsius has unveiled four new fruit-flavoured variants set to become its new 'core range' when they hit shelves in 2026.
Leading the way over 10 years
Scottish Grocer looks back at the journey Asim and his business has taken, and examines where they – and Scotland’s wholesale industry – are heading next
Last ditch attempt to get Asda and Sainsbury’s deal passed
ASDA and Sainsbury’s have offered to sell off up to 150 of their stores in a bid to get their controversial merger approved
Shifting habits in Scottish alcohol markets
Summertime events boosted up sales despite a change in drinking attitude with consumers
ALCOHOL is the biggest sector within food and drink and, as such,...
Canerock Rum brings the festive spirit to Sainsbury’s aisles
Barbadian rum brand Canerock Rum has landed on the shelves of Sainsbury's stores across the UK in time for the Christmas season.
Clamping down on proxy purchasing
POLICE Scotland is targeting adults purchasing alcohol for underage children in North Lanarkshire this month as part of its ongoing ‘You’re asking for it’ campaign.
Pork Farms expands the options
The Compleat Food Group brand Pork Farms has expanded on its range with two new recipes in its portfolio in a bid to grow the chilled pastry market.
Casillero del Diablo launches Zero alcohol sparkling wine
Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo has launched a Zero alcohol sparking wine variant in time for those shoppers looking to moderate this Christmas season.
Eden Mill tees off on new Golf Gin
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has revamped its Golf Gin product with its ingredients now sourced from the Old Course in St Andrews.
Minimum wage could jump 11%
SUBSTANTIAL increases in the rate of the national minimum wage over the next two years look likely after chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne...
Green-fingered good work takes the prize
WHEN it comes to making things better in the local community, Scotland, and in particular Ladybank in Fife, is tops.
The town’s Spar shop ran...
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight kicks off
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight returns for its 14th year as Scotland Food & Drink aims to boost up more local produce over the fortnight.
