Jenny Minto MSP, minister for public health and women's health, stands in Scottish Parliament with the Scotland flag behind her.

ScotGov publishes HFSS regulations

The Scottish Government has published its Regulations on HFSS food products and their promotions in a bid to improve consumers' lifestyles.
Pack shots of McVitie's Digestives Jaffa Cakes.

McVitie’s rolls out new Digestives Jaffa Cakes flavour

Global snacking firm pladis has brought Jaffa Cakes into the biscuits category with the launch of the limited edition McVitie's Digestives Jaffa Cakes.
Heineken UK has highlighted the opportunities presented by Old Mout and Strongbow.

Heineken offers advice on cider category

Cider is big business in the UK, with NIQ data showing the category was worth £1.1billion last year, as it provides an all-year-round opportunity for convenience retailers, says Heineken UK.
FareShare works hard to redistribute food and drink to groups across Scotland.

FareShare plea to food sector

Charity FareShare is appealing for more "food partners" as it faces massive demand for help because of the cost-of-living crisis.
Shoplifting, violent crime and ATM ram raids are all issues facing c-stores

ACS Crime Report reveals huge cost of criminality

Crime report makes for grim reading

International Women’s Day – Miller Samuel Hill Brown

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Exterior shot of the Loch Lomond Group's Luss Distillery in Loch Lomond.

Loch Lomond Group opens the new Luss Distillery

The Loch Lomond Group has opened its new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience, Luss Distillery, on the banks of Loch Lomond.
A group of people open Jet Restalrig in Edinburgh using a pair of novelty scissors to cut a ribbon.

Jet Restalrig reopens following six-month transformation

Jet Restalrig has reopened its doors following a major six-month long refit that has completely transformed the forecourt store.

Takis rocks the dragon in a new flavour

Social media sensation Takis has launched a spicy new variant exclusive to Aldi stores as it brings its Dragon Sweet Chill flavour to the UK for the first time.

Council rates control plan blocked

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament. MSPs have voted to retain...
Head shots of Kate McFerran, Rehan Akram and Trevor Gordon.

DRS prep advances with new hires at Exchange for Change

Exchange for Change, the firm in charge of rolling out DRS in the UK, has appointed five new senior leadership members to its team to support the scheme's rollout.

We are here for your convenience

TOMRA says its RVM machines are ideal for c-stores
The Fifa World Cup trophy stands in a glass cabinet in the Fifa World Football Museum.

World Cup bank holiday confirmed for Scotland

An additional bank holiday day has been confirmed for 15 June to allow shoppers to get behind the national team for its first game in the Fifa World Cup.
Pack shots of Hovis Best of Both with the Wicked For Good 2025 on pack promotion.

Hovis bakes up a trip of a lifetime in Wicked For Good pack promotion

Hovis has partnered up with Universal Pictures' Wicked: For Good with an exclusive on-pack promotion offering consumers a chance to win a family trip to Canada.
Simon Hannah, chief executive at JW Filshill, stands inside the wholesaler's depot in Glasgow in the left image with the front cover of the Filshill 'Your Guide to the Vape Ban' in the image to the right.

All retailers to benefit from Filshill AI bot vape advice

Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has launched a new AI bot tool to support retailers across the UK with the upcoming disposable vape ban.

Scotland’s top brands: 21-30

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 brands 21-30.