Bottles and cans of beers sit in a chiller in a store.

It’ll Cost You campaign drives home danger of proxy buying

The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has announced the return of its 'It'll Cost You' campaign to help deter proxy buying over the summer months.

Scotland’s top brands: 8. Malcolm Allan

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.8 – Malcolm Allan.
Jelly sweets brand Sour Patch Kids has unveiled its new lip-smacking variant with Blue Raspberry flavour.

Patch in sour tastes and feel blue

Jelly sweets brand Sour Patch Kids has unveiled its new lip-smacking variant with Blue Raspberry flavour.
United Wholesale Grocers

Investing in the future

Tom Slaven says UWG is making big improvements

No deal Brexit brings big costs

Importers would be hit by red tape and tariffs

Magnum toasts deal with Co-op

Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand Magnum has secured a new deal with Co-op to supply the drink over 30 stores across the country.

Britain’s top sweets revealed

Prospectus Global has found Britain's top sweet choices in new market research which finds many consumers are looking to more retro options.
Megan Smith, was winner of both Wholesale Local Food Champion and Employee of the Year at the Achievers Awards in 2025.

Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled

The Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for five categories at its forthcoming Achievers Awards that celebrate industry workers' successes.
Prianka Jhingan believes the XQS nicotine pouches can be a game-changer.

It’s the XQS factor for STG

Scandinavian Tobacco Group head of marketing Prianka Jhingan has been talking about the company's new XQS nicotine pouches.
Reese's Halloween range for 2025 with pack shots of Reese's Peanut Butter Skeletons, Reese's Snack Size Peanut Butter Bats, Reese's Assorted Snack Size Shapes and Reese's King Size Peanut Butter Pumpkins.

Reese’s makes a frightful return for Halloween with a chance to win tickets to...

Reese's has unveiled its Halloween themed range for 2025 with a competition that gives shoppers the chance to win tickets to an exclusive screening of Scream 7.

International Women’s Day – Booker Group

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.

Green Giant marks 100 years of Jolly mascot with on-pack promo

Tinned sweetcorn brand Green Giant has marked 100 years of its iconic mascot Jolly the Green Giant with a new on-pack promotion.
Pack shots of Irn-Bru, Irn-Bru Sugar Free and Irn-Bru XTRA with the 2025 Christmas design against an orange background.

Irn-Bru Snowman ad is back on TV

Irn-Bru's iconic Snowman ad is back on the TV once again this year, helping to kick off the Christmas season for many consumers across Scotland.
David Lonsdale, director, Scottish Retail Consortium.

Gales and promos see festive slowdown

WILD weather and price-cutting promotions may have contributed towards a disappointing Christmas month for Scotland’s shops, according to the latest Scottish Retail Consortium/KPMG Scottish...
Keavy O’Mahony-Truesdale is delighted with the expansion into Scottish stores.

Meet the maker – Barista Bar

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Barista Bar brand manager Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale to find out the coffee-to-go group's plans to expand its footprint in Scotland's convenience channel.
Belhaven rolled out new pack designs across its Best and Black beers last year.

Make it clear with Scottish beer

Convenience retailers should look to eye-catching Scottish brands for off-trade consumers seeking home-grown beers – and Belhaven reckons it has the answer.