Absolut teams up with Tabasco hot sauce for spicy vodka launch
Vodka brand Absolut has teamed up with Tabasco Hot Sauce to deliver a new spicy vodka with the launch of the Absolut Tabasco variant.
ScotGov outlines loss of profits from vape ban
The Scottish Government has outlined the collective loss of profit that the incoming disposable vape ban will have on Scotland's retailers.
Food sales slump in February chill
Like-for-likes down more than 3% as competition and margin pressures lead to the biggest drop this century
A WET, windy February brought bitter news for...
Kingsland brings wine from Ukraine
Drinks firm Kingsland Drinks has launched two new Ukrainian wine variants to UK supermarkets now with the new Boldgrad Select range.
New bottle for Aperol hits the shelves
Aperitivo brand Aperol has unveiled a new design for its bottled range, helping to showcase the signature orange liquid housed inside.
Franklin & Sons adapts to changing tastes
As consumers' tastes shift in the spirits market, so too will their desire for the mixers that come with them and Franklin & Sons reckons it can meet this.
Salty Dog brings a fiery punch to Rice Crackers range
Snacks brand Salty Dog has brought an extra spicy addition to its range with the launch of its new Chilli Rice Crackers snack packs.
Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets
The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
Shopping in the age of impulse
INCREASING numbers of shoppers are kicking the habit of the big weekly shop and pre-prepared shopping lists could also be in decline according to...
Soopa Hooch rolls out to Asda stores
RTD brand Soopa Hooch has secured a new listing in Asda locations across the UK for its Blue Raspberry and Cherry Cola variants.
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.
Coca-Cola and Oreo team up in new limited drink
Coca-Cola and Mondelēz International brand Oreo has announced a new partnership to mark the besties in life with the new Coca-Cola Oreo Zero Sugar drink.
Carbon neutral Mars Bars by 2023.
MARS Wrigley UK has committed to making Mars Bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada carbon neutral by January 2023.
The announcement – which...
Matthew Algie marks landmark 160th anniversary
Coffee roasting firm Matthew Algie has marked a landmark 160 years of business with a massive eco-transformation across its production in Glasgow.
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.
5p – you’ve got to be kidding
Britain’s biggest-selling magazine TV Choice now in a price war with TV Pick, to the dismay of newsagents’ trade group the NFRN.
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