Lord Advocat James Wolffe

One last bout over minimum pricing

UK Supreme Court hears SWA’s appeal on MUP WHAT should be the final tussle over Scottish Government legislation on Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol...
Pack shot of Fizzy Soda Can sweets.

World of Sweets adds in fizzy solutions for novelty confections

Confectionery distribution firm World of Sweets has added two new lines from the Sweet Bandit range to its depots, offering more novelty sweets.

Heverlee has a foxy new look

An updated new look for Heverlee lager has hit shelves across the off-trade as the brand aims to offer a more premium look to consumers through the brand.
Checkout Scotland raises awareness about GroceryAid and provides a cash boost for the charity.

Checkout Scotland is back

The major musical event run by the GroceryAid Scotland branch – Checkout Scotland – promises to be back with a bang later in the year.

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.

Speyburn unveils new look and new whiskies

Speyside whisky brand Speyburn has unveiled its new packaging design across three of its whiskies, two of which are new launches for the brand.
Pack shots of Hidden Sea wine including its Chardonnay and Shiraz Cabernet.

Hidden Sea reveals a new look

Premium Australian wine brand Hidden Sea has unveiled a new look across its UK range aiming to highlight its commitment to ocean health.
Pack shots of Served cocktails including Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Passion Fruit Martini and Mojito.

Served cocktails rolls out four new drinks

Canned cocktail brand Served has extended its range of full-strength RTD cocktails with four classic bar staples added to the range.
PGMA aims to help retailers stay passionate about running independent stores.

PGMA offers different way

Buying group PGMA has been talking up the help it can offer independent retailers, so they can keep their passion for their stores.
Nisa Local

CMA gives Co-op green light on Nisa

Way clear for Co-op to take over Nisa business
Pack shots of Fray Bentos Chicken Tikka Match Day Pie.

Fray Bentos kicks off new Chicken Tikka Match Day Pie

British foods brand Fray Bentos has launched its new Chicken Tikka Match Day Pie as the brand anticipates a summer of wall-to-wall football.
FDF Scotland’s Joanne Burns and Aldomak.

Reformul8 Challenge Fund boosts Scottish food firms

The Reformul8 Challenge Fund from FDF Scotland will support Scottish food manufacturers to make healthier products by reducing salt, fat and sugar content.

Allwyn unveils its new Lottery point of sale kit

National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has begun the rollout of its new permanent point of sale kit for National Lottery retailer stores.

Virtue wins for Asda stores

Asda has picked up a gold gong for its Scottish-produced non-alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Botanical Drink at the London Spirits Competition.

GroceryAid Scotland branch has new top team

The GroceryAid Scotland branch has a new top team to lead the committee as it pursues fresh ways to raise both funds for and awareness of the charity.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands next a podium at the firm's annual Annex Conference 2025.

Scottish Wholesale Association announces annual conference date

The Scottish Wholesale Association has confirmed further details about its upcoming Connex Conference, set to take place in Glasgow in May.