Where is Scotland left on DRS?

Questions remain about the future of Scotland's deposit return scheme as retailers look for compensation over expended costs to install and run machines.
Bottles of The Antiquary whisky are lined up on a bar featuring the 15 Year Old, 21 Year Old and 30 Year Old. Along with these bottles, there are smaller sample bottles for blending as well as whisky glasses to serve in with unlabelled whisky sample bottles on shelves behind the bar.

The Antiquary rolls out whisky gift ideas for Father’s Day

Highland distiller Tomatin has rolled out a trio of whisky suggestions for Father's Day this year from its blended whisky brand The Antiquary.
A person places a large celebration cake on a pink plate down onto a table that already has four cupcakes sitting on it.

Finsbury launches first-to-market cake bento boxes

Speciality bakery firm Finsbury Food Group has introduced its first cake bento box brand with Little Big Cake, driving innovation in the bakery aisle.
Irn Bru Xtra cans

Xtra choice at Burns

Consumers cutting back on sugar don’t need to miss out on the nation’s favourite Scottish soft drink during Burns Night this year.
Pack shots of Doritos 3D Crunch Nacho Cheese and Flame featuring an on-pack partnership with Formula 1.

Doritos to drive sales with new 3D Crunch format

Snacks brand Doritos has unveiled its new 3D Crunch packs as part of its continued partnership with F1 as its Official Savoury Snack.
BrewDog is running a creative competition that offers retailers free stock in return for in-store space.

BrewDog launches retailer competition

Craft beer firm BrewDog is offering free stock to retailers through a nationwide competition, Space For Beer – and store bosses can find out the details here.
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Cheers to beers and fine drams

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
Promotional image for the partnership between Bazooka Candy and Brentford FC with the Bazooka moose mascot and players from Brentford FC sharing a pack of Bazooka sweets.

Bazooka Candy launches on-pack partnership with Brentford FC

Bazooka Candy Brands has unveiled its new partnership with Brentford FC offering fans the chance to bag VIP away day tickets through the confectionery brand.
Life style image of a Funkin Cocktails Irn-Bru Vodka Martini can with the drink served in a martini glass next to it.

Funkin and Irn-Bru partner on new cocktail

Funkin' Cocktail and Irn-Bru have teamed up to deliver a unique, limited edition ready-to-drink cocktail serve to drive up growth in the RTD category.

Mixed reviews for minimum pricing

One month in retailers assess the controversial policy

SBF rolls out new Ribena promotion

SBF GB&I is giving consumers the chance to win cash prizes, experience vouchers or holiday packages as part of its latest on-pack promotion for Ribena.
Pack shots of the Nanna Tate chilled range including Super Crunch Roasties, Seriously Crispy Chips, Super Scrumptious Mash and Yummy Cheesy Mash Bake.

Nanna Tate aims to cut out the faff with Chilled range

Premium potato brand Nanna Tate has unveiled its new range of chilled meal options in time for National Chip Week with a new Loaded Chips recipe.

Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector

Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Katie Dempster, marketing manager at Filshill, stands in front of the Filshill 150 logo at the firm's offices.

Katie Dempster takes on marketing manager role at Filshill

Katie Dempster has been appointed as the group marketing manager at JW Filshill, covering for Sue Man who has started her maternity leave period.
Pack shots of Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey.

Jaffa Cakes unveils new Hot Honey flavour

Global snacking firm pladis has unveiled its latest flavour development for its McVitie's Jaffa Cakes brand with the new Hot Honey variant.

Holyrood set to extend ID

THE Scottish Government has named the additional forms of ID that will be acceptable in shops and pubs after 1 October. Until now the only...