The Isle of Tiree First Release single malt whisky has been crafted using traditional methods.

First legal Tiree whisky in 200 years

The Isle of Tiree Distillery has released its inaugural whisky – the first legal single malt produced on the Hebridean island in more than two centuries.

Government begins crackdown on youth vaping

The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
A person holds a can of Lonkero with a blurred out lake in the background.

Lonkero to take UK market by storm

Finnish alcoholic RTD brand Lonkero is set to launch in the UK for the first time as the brand aims to offer an alternative to beers and ciders this summer.
The new Nakd Fruit & Fibre bars from Natural Balance Foods.

Market News | Nakd, Tyrells, Weetabix, Trek

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Daniel Johnson MSP worked to bring the bill into power in Scotland in 2021.

MSP highlights retail crime crisis

Labour MSP Daniel Johnson has highlighted the recent rise in retail crime in a letter to the chief constable of Police Scotland that was signed by a number of convenience channel leaders.
Pack shots of Reece's Christmas confectionery including Reese's DJ Santa Advent Calendar, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Ultimate Selection Box, Peanut Butter Cups DJ Santa's Disco Lights and Reece's White DJ Santa's Disco Lights.

Reese’s unwraps its Christmas line up

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has unwrapped its line up for the festive season, complete with its new DJ Santa character on packs.
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The Scottish Grocer Awards 2018 also saw the launch of the new Scottish Grocer app.
Been there, ate it, got the T-shirt! Three gentlemen in Scotmid show they’re hot stuff after each devouring a Stuart’s Fiery Pie.

Scotmid’s life of pie

IS independent co-operative Scotmid going pie-eyed? The retailer invited brave consumers in some of its stores to ‘try a Fiery Pie’. The pies, made by baker...
Pack shots of Birds Eye Chicken Dippers, Aunt Bessies Yorkshire Puddings and Goodfellas Pepperoni Pizza are next to Tefal branded cooking appliances.

Birds Eye teams up with Tefal to deliver ‘smart cooking’ solutions

Frozen foods brand Birds Eye has teamed up with kitchen appliances manufacturer Tefal to highlight a range of simple to cook and varied mealtime recipes.

Financial impact from vape ban revealed

The UK Government has revealed the extent of costs the incoming disposable ban will have to the economy as its sets out the regulations for England and Wales.
SCOTLAND’S plans to introduce a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol if legal challenges are defeated. But Westminster will not proceed with MUP.

Westminster dumps MUP, no minimum pricing south of the border

Minister says no evidence it would work without penalising responsible drinkers THE UK government has ruled out minimum unit pricing of alcohol south of the...
A chiller with sandwiches and rolls with strip runners along the shelving with the SGF Go Local branding across it, the text reads 'We Support Local'.

SGF Go Local Programme is renewed for another year

The Scottish Grocers' Federation's Go Local Programme has been renewed for another year after securing funding from the Scottish Government.
A can of Irn-Bru stands against an orange background with golden Irn-Bru Girder design hangs next to it, suspended by a drawing of a crane.

Irn-Bru strikes Gold in new consumer campaign

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has kicked off a one-of-a-kind promotional campaign that offers consumers the chance to win a truly unique prize.
Packets of Swizzels Squashies Naughty & Nice sit against a red and green backdrop with the sweets scattered across the table.

Swizzels rolls out Christmas Squashies

Swizzels has launched its first-ever Christmas-themed pack for its Squashies brand with the new Naughty & Nice sweets to drive up sales this festive season.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation

Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.
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.