Group shot of the winners at the Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards 2025.

Wholesale success at the SWA Achievers Awards

Excellence in service and innovation in the Scottish wholesale sector was recognised by the Scottish Wholesale Association's Achievers Awards ceremony.

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 6 & 7

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 6 and 7.
Exchange for Change logo to be placed on containers for DRS.

Exchange for Change confirms containers logo

Exchange for Change has confirmed the required logo that will need to appear on all in-scope drinks containers as part of the upcoming deposit return scheme.
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.
The Glasgow Distillery meeting room with a pack of Glasgow 1770 Tokaiji Cask Finish in front with a nosing glass next to it.

Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery

The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
The electric forklift trucks at United Wholesale (Scotland).

Convenience in Brief | UWS, Angelic and Cottage Delight news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about UWS and products from Angelic and Cottage Delight.
The 2024 Speciality Food & Drink Show at the SEC will feature more exhibitors than ever.

Convenience in brief | SEC show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotland's Speciality Food & Drink Show, FDF Scotland and Kingfisher Drinks.
Co-op is spending £1.5million on Toyota electric vans to bolster its home delivery service in more rural communities.

Co-op expands home delivery EV fleet

Co-op is expanding its electric home delivery fleet with Toyota – investing £1.5million to replace and upgrade its vehicles, support net zero goals and better serve rural communities.
Hamlyns' paper bags roll out at the end of this month thanks to its new packaging line.

Hamlyns does the eco-friendly paperwork

Oats brand Hamlyns of Scotland is switching to environmentally friendly paper packaging, while butchery business We hae meat has struck a deal with Iceland.
Asim Sarwar, managing director of United Wholesale Scotland, top, says nothing will be the same in Glasgow wholesaling after his firm’s expanded Maxwell Road depot opens in coming weeks. But giant competitor Batleys, right, is thought by industry insiders to be about to gain a Glasgow city site too.

Wholesale to hot up

City set to see major depot changes SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...

More than 2m using e-cigs

Adult vapers triple over the last two years. One third use the product to give up; two-thirds also smoke tobacco. THE number of adults using...
Pack shots of Capri-Sun Zero Cola and Capri-Sun Zero Monster Alarm including multipack boxes as well as single packs.

Capri-Sun rolls out duo launch of Zero added sugar drinks

Children's soft drinks brand Capri-Sun has expanded on its range of Zero added sugar drinks with its new Zero Cola and Zero Monster Alarm flavours.
Pack shots of LU Le Petit Chocolat Noir.

LU expands biscuits range with Chocolat Noir

French premium biscuit brand LU has introduced a new dark chocolate variant to the range with the new LU Le Petit Chocolat Noir packs.
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.
Pack shots of Monster Energy Ultra Strawberry Dream.

Monster builds on Ultra with new Strawberry flavour

Monster Energy has built further on its sugar free Ultra range with the launch of Strawberry Dreams, tapping into the demand for fruity flavours.

Skittles goes Gooey to the core in new flavour

Mars Wrigley has taken a new step of innovation with the Skittles brand as the firm launches its new Skittles Giants Gooey range, featuring a citrus gooey core.