First Minister visits Highland Spring’s Blackford site
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited Highland Spring Group's Blackford site to see the impressive, sustainable production facility for himself.
Gosh! expands on vegetarian Street Food with new Bites
Plant based food brand Gosh! has expanded on its Street Food range with the addition of new Aloo Tikki Bites and Katsu Bites.
Top Easter chocolate in the UK for 2025
Data insights firm Talysis has highlighted the top 10 Easter products in convenience stores over the season and how this impacted retailer sales.
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...
Call for further tobacco rules
A cross party group of MPs and House of Lords Peers – with support from anti-smoking campaign group ASH – has released a wish list of tobacco control measures in a bid to eradicate smoking in the UK by 2030
Crunch time on retail crime
Future of Protection of Workers Bill hangs in the balance as MSPs consider arguments
New Cadbury Biscoff chocolate bars launch
Chocolate brand Cadbury Dairy Milk has partnered up with the indulgent Biscoff biscuits brand to launch the new Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff chocolate bar.
Macphie predicts food craze for the UK
Aberdeenshire food firm Macphie has predicted a new social media food craze could be coming this way with the introduction of 'hybrid foods'.
Simon Howie launches first Puddin’ Race fundraiser for SAMH
Scottish butchery brand, Simon Howie, is set to hold its inaugural 'The Puddin' Race' run next Burns Night to raise funds for SAMH.
Market News | Wha Gwan, Biona, Jammie Dodgers, Funkin Cocktails
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
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.
ACS seeks respondents for Crime Report
The ACS is calling on convenience retailers to respond to its annual Crime Survey, ahead of the launch of its 2025 Crime Report next year.
Spar shoppers can win a Frozen Fortune
Spar shoppers in can win big over the next few weeks, with four £10,000 grand prizes up for grabs through the convenience symbol's latest online gaming campaign – Frozen Fortune.
Event to promote top Scottish produce
Scottish c-store retailers will have the chance to check out some of the nation’s finest produce at Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show.
Sir Anwar Pervez and the Bestway legacy is celebrated at Parliament
Current and former members of Parliament have celebrated the life of Sir Anwar Pervez at Parliament as the businessman turns 90 years old.
Golden Wonder unveils a crisp new look across packs
Scotland-born crisps brand Golden Wonder has unveiled a major packaging refresh for the first time in a decade along with some new permanent flavour additions.



































