A bottle of Madrí Excepcional Zero stands on a table with a bowl of olives to the right and a bowl of cheese stuffed tomatoes to the left with a Madrí Excepcional branded glass behind the bottle.

Madrí Excepcional launches Zero alcohol beer

Spanish-style lager brand Madrí Excepcional has entered the low- and no-alcohol market with the launch of its new Madrí Excepcional Zero 0.0% beer.
Pack shot of Mayfair Gold 5x30g pouches pack as well as a single 30g pack to the right.

JTI brings a Golden option to RYO

JTI UK has announced the expansion of Mayfair Gold into the roll your own market for the first time, offering consumers a trusted brand in the subcategory.
Pack shots of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives with on-pack designs highlighting 100 years of production of the product.

McVitie’s celebrates 100 years of Chocolate Digestives with new prize giveaway

Global snacking firm Pladis has marked 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives with a new marketing campaign complete with a prize giveaway.
Premier Cupar Store bagged the Independent Retailer of the Year honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022

The final profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 saw us catching up with our Independent Retailer of the Year – Premier Cupar Store – and discussing the importance of keeping the customer happy.
A can of Shipyard American Pale Ale is against a red background.

Carlsberg docks new Shipyard American Ale in the UK

CMBC has launched a new variant under the Shipyard brand straight from the US with the new American Session Pale Ale brew.
Martina Stocchi, of Lactalis, and FareShare's Clare O'Keeffe with Galloway Cheddar staff.

Galloway Gathering Project with FareShare Scotland a big success

Lactalis brand Galloway Cheddar has joined forces with FareShare Scotland to run a successful charity initiative across the country.
Pack shot of Peroni Nasto Azzurro 10-pack of cans.

Peroni shakes up segment with new can format

Premium lager brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has shaken up the segment with its new 330ml 'stubby' can format in a bid to appeal to more young adult shoppers.

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Mandy with a treasured photo of her and Steve, and Steve with their youngest girl.

Tragic toll of Post Office Horizon scandal

The human cost of the Post Office Horizon scandal has been laid bare by the widow of a postmaster, who says he died as a direct result of the stress caused by the flawed system.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Crime ‘a scourge’ on Scottish retail

Scottish convenience retailers have painted a grip picture of soaring in-store theft, abuse and violent offences in the latest SGF Crime Survey.
Andrew Gwynne, under-secretary for public health and prevention.

Ad ban on junk food set for 2025

The UK Government has reconfirmed plans to introduce new regulations for HFSS products, including a ban on daytime TV and a ban on paid-for online ads. 

Nisa CEO steps down

Nick Read, chief executive officer of Nisa Retail Limited (“Nisa”) has announced he is stepping down as CEO, ahead of an expected formal takeover...
Advert for the collaboration between Doritos and F1 offering consumers the chance to win up to £10,000 with pack shots of Doritos Chilli Heatwave and Doritos Golden Sriracha.

Doritos drives up sales with Formula 1 promotion

Snacks brand Doritos has unveiled its first promotion as part of its partnership with Formula 1, offering consumers the chance to win £10,000.
Keavy O'Mahony-Truesdale is delighted with Barista Bar's Spar Scotland growth.

Barista Bar and Spar Scotland partnership is thriving

Premium retail coffee offering Barista Bar, available exclusively to Spar Scotland, is shaking up the market and positioning itself as a must-have product for 2025.
Pack shot of Maryland Delightfully Good Choc Chip Cookies.

Maryland Cookies unveils first non-HFSS product with Delightfully Good cookies

The new Maryland Delightfully Good is available in Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s with an MRSP of £1.60.
L-R Joe Harris, Lonkero and Paige Gibbons, Lonkero both stand in front of the In-Drinks logo holding cans of Lonkero.

In-Drinks kicks off Catalyst competition

Business accelerator competition In-Drinks Catalyst has opened up entries as the trade show seeks to find the UK's best new drinks business once again.