Deposit Return Scheme

DRS handling fees revealed

THE handling fee that retailers will receive for returned containers when Scotland’s deposit return scheme goes live have been revealed.
Scottish Government finance secretary John Swinney officially opens the new Mackie’s Crisps factory in Errol. The new facility, on the site of a historic brickworks, will allow production to double. A visitor centre is planned at the site.

Crisps firm plans to build for the future

PRODUCTION of crisps at Scottish producer Mackie’s will more than double after the company moved its factory to a new site that once held...
Daniel Johnson MSP worked to bring the bill into power in Scotland in 2021.

BRC reports huge rise in crime

The British Retail Consortium has reported a staggering rise in retail crime across the whole of the UK, highlighting the pressure on retailers.
Tesco healthier range

Health goals for Booker

Tesco has pledged to extend its commitment to healthier food to the Booker arm of its business, as well as its Central European operations.
Pack shots of Rubicon Raw Raspberry Blueberry, Orange Mango, Pineapple Passion and Zero Added Sugar Cherry Raspberry.

Rubicon Raw drives awareness of £1 PMP cans

Energy drinks brand Rubicon Raw has set out its new marketing campaign 'Feel Real Alive' with a focus on its core PMP range and latest NPD.
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.

Budget springs sugar tax

CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...
Retailers can capture the caffeine-fix shop by meeting the demands in the energy category through the likes of PWR-BRU.

AG Barr caters for the morning rush

Bosses at AG Barr have been highlighting how their PWR-BRU and Rubicon Raw energy drink ranges can help satisfy shopper demand for a morning caffeine fix.

Supermarket deal comes under fire

Westminster raises competition concerns
A man is packing a paper bag with groceries with the Scoot logo on the bag. The man is also wearing some Scoot branded clothing.

Scoot delivery marks 100th store launch

Booker's rapid delivery platform Scoot has recently rolled out to its 100th store, marking a major milestone for the wholesaler's store service.
Chupa Chups believes its new one-metre Sour Belt will help drive impulse sales in the important singles fixture.

Chupa Chups rolls out one-metre Sour Belt

Popular confectionery brand Chupa Chups reckons it's putting in the hard yards for convenience retailers with the launch of its one-metre Sour Belt, which it believes will drive impulse sales.
Retailer Jay Javid, dad Jo Javed, Victoria Lockie and brother Saj Javed at Nisa Local City Store in Hope Street, Glasgow.

Nisa has tools for Scottish expansion

Nisa retail chief Victoria Lockie is confident that the symbol group's proposition for retailers will enable it to achieve ambitious growth targets in Scotland.
Pack shots of new Jaffa Cakes Cola Bottle 10-pack and Jaffa Cakes Cake Bars Cola Bottle.

McVitie’s fizzes up with new Jaffa Cakes flavour

Pladis UK is out to capture extra sales from younger shoppers with an adventurous new limited edition flavour with Jaffa Cakes Cola Bottle.

Rollover serves up new Pizza Twist innovation

Rollover has unveiled its new Pizza Twist range in a bid to deliver a point of difference in the food-to-go market and match consumer demand for elevated meals.

Scotmid CEO to retire

John Brodie, current Scotmid chief exec, discusses his retirement as well as Scotmid's latest financial results with a strong performance for the firm.

Awards celebrate Scottish food & drink excellence

The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023 take place in September of this year to celebrate the very best of the Scottish food and drink sectors.