Imperial Tobacco highlights popularity of RYO
Roll-your-own tobacco has grown in popularity with consumers, providing plenty of opportunities to drive up sales with a selection of accessories, says Imperial Tobacco.
Maryland cookies unveils new chocolate-chip cookie sandwich packs
Biscuit treats firm Fox's Burton's Companies has announced the roll out of the new Maryland S'wich cookies, bringing a sandwich cookie to the brand in the UK.
Food price cap plan slammed
Retail and food and drink industry leaders have blasted the Scottish Government’s food price cap plans and slated the consultation over the proposals.
Doritos brings Flamin’ Hot Nacho Cheese to UK shelves
Snacks brand Doritos has unveiled its new Flamin' Hot Nacho Cheese flavour following its runaway success across the pond in the US.
Red Bull unveils Cherry Sakura Spring Edition
Energy drinks brand Red Bull has unveiled its new Spring Edition variant with the new Cherry Sakura flavour, driving up demand for cherry flavours in soft drinks.
Takis builds distribution with new PMPs
Spicy snacks brand Takis is set to broaden its distribution across the convenience and independents sectors with the launch of its new PMP packs.
Nerds Gummy Clusters come to the UK
American candy brand Nerds is set to launch its Gummy Clusters and Rope variants here in the UK as part of its rollout with FBC UK & Ireland.
Jolly Rancher products recalled by Food Standards Scotland
Local stores have been notified about illegal Jolly Rancher confectionery products that have made their way into the UK market.
Bizzi boosts into the market with three flavours
Bizzi energy drinks are making their way to the UK as US entrepreneur Ashley Verna aims to drive up the availability for collagen food and drink products.
Stockley’s embraces a nostalgic favourite with new Treacle Toffee packs
Classic confectionery brand Stockley's has embraced another nostalgic classic treat in its range with the introduction of its new Treacle Toffee packs.
Republic Tech unveils Smarter vape range with ceramic coils
Tobacco accessories firm Republic Technologies is set to create a point of difference in the vaping category with its new Smarter vape range.
Scotmid’s Karen Scott named as chair of SRC
Scotmid chief executive Karen Scott has been named as the new chair of the Scottish Retail Consortium, taking over from Debbie Harding.
Convenience channel set for growth
Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
RaceTrack Strathclyde relaunches with charity donation
The RaceTrack Pitstop Strathclyde convenience store has marked its move to Co-op Wholesale by making a £500 donation to a local community organisation.
Sophie Ellis Bextor teams up with Tia Maria for new on-pack promo
Coffee liqueur brand Tia Maria has launched a new on-pack promotion with pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor with the chance to win an exclusive cocktail shaker.
KitKat expands sharing bar range with two new flavours
Chocolate bar brand KitKat has introduced two new flavours to its sharing bar range with the additions of a new Brownie variant as well as a Milk Chocolate bar.
